The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

High Court review to look at River Wye pollution

A large amount of organic manure has been spread over the land to facilitate the poultry industry's rapid growth near the River Wye, which as a result, has lead to a substantial increase in levels of phosphorus in the soil

Wales Online · Mar 15, 2023

Tories 'pit food production against climate' as MSPs debate future of farming

ON Wednesday afternoon, MSPs debated the proposed Vision for Agriculture in Scotland – a document which sets out the government’s ambitions for…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 15, 2023

Saleyard lamb prices decline after summer of highs, supermarkets costs tipped to stay high

After holding up in the face of plunging cattle values, lamb prices are beginning to drop at a fast pace.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023

Farmers get clear steer on carbon and climate change

A national statement will be developed for climate change and agriculture after a report found many farmers want to reduce emissions but don't know how.

AAP · Mar 14, 2023

1 Agriculture Stock to Buy This Month and 1 to Sell

The US agriculture sector is expected to grow with continued support from the government and technological advancements. Hence, the fundamentally strong agricultural stock Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) might be an ideal buy now. However, since issues like climate change, high fertilizer prices, and labor shortage continue to impact the industry, fundamentally weak…

StockNews.com · Mar 14, 2023

Farms in cities: new study offers planners and growers food for thought

Urban agriculture as a global phenomenon is widely promoted as a sustainable land use practice. On small plots and in big projects, using sophisticated technology or simple solutions, city dwellers around the world are producing food. Growing food in a city can improve local food security and express local culture.

The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023

How free-range eggs became the norm in supermarkets – and sold customers a lie

The UK is in the grip of its largest ever outbreak of bird flu. As its name suggests, avian influenza primarily affects birds, but it can also infect humans and other mammals. The virus first emerged in China in 1996 and the highly pathogenic H5N1 is the predominant variant causing…

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2023

Call for Scots to improve safety around farm vehicles after 14 deaths over five years

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to raise awareness about the dangers of working with farm vehicles.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023

Alaska's monthslong food stamp backlog triggers sharp federal warning

Alaska's monthslong delay dispersing federally funded food stamps to thousands of families has triggered a stern warning from the federal government that penalties could follow without prompt action.

Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023

Right to repair changes floated as frustrated farmers count cost of harvest delays

The right to repair their equipment may soon be on the table for farmers, who say machinery breakdowns cost them dearly as they wait for company-specific technicians to arrive.

ABC News · Mar 12, 2023