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Philippine agency seeks 330,000T of rice imports as buffer stocks thin

MANILA: The Philippines' National Food Authority (NFA) has proposed importing 330,000 tonnes of rice to cover an expected deficit in its buffer stock, as the government seeks to curb the cost of the staple grain and limit upward pressure on inflation.

Bangkok Post

Inside the distillery helping to secure one Scottish island's farming future

A DISTILLERY in Islay has released a new rye whisky in a first for both the distillery and the island in a move which will help farmers for years to…

The National (Scotland)

Former NT chief minister Adam Giles in charge of Gina Rinehart's Hancock Agriculture, S. Kidman & Co.

The former chief minister of the Northern Territory, Adam Giles, extends his term as CEO of Gina Rinehart's Hancock Agriculture and S. Kidman & Co.

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Chinese wine importers looking to re-sign contracts with Australian growers amid government talks

A wine grower from Victoria says she's been contacted by Chinese importers over the past three months who are confident the two countries' wine trade will soon resume.

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Huge Texas explosion kills 18,000 cows worth £28million as they suffocate and burn in pens

Residents in Dimmitt, Texas, US heard a huge 'boom' outside their homes after a deadly fire at South Fork Dairy killed 18,000 cows worth a staggering $36million (£28million)

Daily Mirror

South Dublin councillors call for nationwide ban on hare coursing

A 2019 RED C poll found 77% respondents throughout Ireland thought the government should ban the practice

Dublin Live

US urges meat companies to ensure they don't use child labor

The Biden administration is urging U.S. meat processors to make sure children aren’t being hired illegally to perform dangerous jobs at their plants

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Gary Lineker among donors to appeal after charity allotment vandalised

BBC presenter contributes to £88,000 fund in response to attack on Carly Burd’s initiative to help feed vulnerable people in Essex

The Guardian - UK

Why Hass avocados are more popular than the Shepard variety

Every avocado season a battle arises between Australia's two most popular varieties — Hass and Shepard. The Hass always prevails … but why?

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Why using more fertiliser and feed does not necessarily raise dairy farm profits but increases climate harm

New Zealand is in an unusual position in the developed world when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. About half of all emissions come from agriculture, and almost a quarter can be attributed to biological emissions (nitrous oxide and methane) from the dairy sector.

The Conversation

New technology could be used to prevent and reduce agricultural crime in Australia

Agricultural crimes, like livestock theft, can be complex investigations. The latest tech innovations could offer solutions to protect farmers and their stock.

ABC News

‘There will be fewer British tomatoes on the shelves’: soaring energy costs force growers to quit

Impact is less choice and higher prices, and risk of opening up new front in supermarket salad crisis

The Guardian - UK

Research shows how plants control nitrogen use

Plant biochemist Soichi Kojima and colleagues at Tohoku University discussed their findings and future plans about how gene and protein control systems that regulate the use of nitrogen by plant roots could help develop crops that require less nitrogenous fertilizers to produce acceptable yields in an article. Read further on…

Dynamite News

Woman dies from bird flu as H3N8 strain claims first human life

The woman in China has become the first person ever to pass away from the H3N8 strain of bird flu on March 16.

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Evening Standard

China records first known human death from H3N8 bird flu, says WHO

A woman in China has become the world’s first known human fatality from H3N8 bird flu, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.

Dynamite News

Congress won't allow BJP to raise slogan of 'One Nation, One Milk': Jairam Ramesh

Congress MP and general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday attacked the Centre alleging Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of controlling dairy cooperatives in states. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - AU

Australian winemakers hopeful of breakthrough on $1.2bn China trade but still plan to diversify markets

After government announced deal with China that could end tariffs on barley, wine producers now cautiously optimistic

The Independent UK

Fishing regulators need more transparency, ocean groups say

More transparency in regional fisheries management organizations that were set up by the United Nations to measure and conserve fish populations — but are difficult to hold to account — is needed if fish species are to be protected, conservation agencies and fishing industries players say

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The Independent UK

Plant pandemics threatening global food supplies, scientists warn

‘We have to assume that plant diseases are going to spread all over the world,’ scientist says

Reuters

China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu -WHO

A Chinese woman has become the first person to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, but the strain does not appear to spread between people.

ABC News

Mealybugs identified as cause of mysterious pasture dieback costing graziers billions in Qld, NSW

For more than a decade, graziers across Queensland and northern New South Wales have been baffled by a mystery murderer in their paddocks, costing billions in lost productivity. But there's finally been a break in the case.

ABC News

China-Australia barley trade next step still unclear after halt to WTO action

While barley farmers and exporters have broadly welcomed the WTO appeal suspension, it is unclear whether it will be a turn for the better.

Al Jazeera

China reports first human death due to H3N8 bird flu

The WHO says the woman, who died in March, probably contracted the virus at a market and the risk of spread is low.

The Conversation

NZ farmers worry about 'carbon leakage' if they have to pay for emissions, but they could benefit from playing the long game

The recent report issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) underscores the urgency of emissions reductions. For Aotearoa New Zealand, where 50% of emissions come from agriculture in the form of methane and nitrous oxide, this means the primary sector must be part of the response.

AAP

Farmers optimistic of China barley ban ending

Australia's peak body for farmers says the possible end of large tariffs imposed by China on barley could lead to restrictions on other goods being removed.

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