The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

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.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

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.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023

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.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2023

Police destroy $20 million illegal tobacco plantation in central west NSW

A joint investigation between police and the tax office has led to the destruction of an illegal tobacco plantation found near Parkes.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2023

NSW police bust $28 million illicit tobacco plantation

Authorities seized and destroyed approximately 16 tonnes of illicit tobacco in New South Wales after police said they received a tip-off last year.

AAP · Apr 11, 2023

Study says unregulated cocoa production behind deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire

Researchers in Belgium report that 45 percent of deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire in the past decade is the result of unregulated cocoa production.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 10, 2023

Clever gardeners get rid of weeds growing through gravel with natural hack that costs less than €1

The natural solution, offered as an alternative to weed killer, was praised by gardening experts in an online post

Irish Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Egypt Expands the Beneficiaries of Initiative to Support Productive Sectors

Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said there was no alternative to enhancing the contributions of industrial and agricultural production to the structure of economic growth. Maait announced the government’s plans to expand the base of beneficiaries of the initiative to support the productive sectors, industry, and agriculture by setting a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2023

Minnesota's farm profitability rose to near-record high in 2022

A statewide report from financial analysts notes worrying signs for 2023, however.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023

Agency upbeat on carbon credit market

The carbon credit market is growing rapidly, indicating an opportunity to increase the value of agricultural and export products as well as reduce carbon emissions, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) under the Commerce Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Apr 9, 2023