The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

How to double your tomato harvest — the 3-step pruning system for massive yields

Learn which tomato plants to prune, when to prune them, and how to get bigger fruit that ripens faster.

Tom’s Guide · May 29

Farmer’s sudden death left 1,400 acres unharvested, then 75 neighbours arrived and harvested everything for his family

When North Dakota farmer Randy Fyllesvold died unexpectedly in a car crash in September 2025, his family was left grieving while also facing an overwhelming reality. Around 1,400 acres of corn and soybeans still stood unharvested just as winter weather was beginning to close in. For farming families, missing the…

The Times of India · May 28

Salmonella infections in England at highest level in a decade, figures show

Cases remain ‘consistently high’ – with 10,406 infections last year, 26% more than in 2016

The Guardian - UK · May 28

Farmers eye yield gains as fertiliser, fuel costs surge

Nufarm shares have soared to a one-year high after the Melbourne-based agribusiness reported a first-half profit increase of 28 per cent to $38 million.

AAP · May 27

CPF pledges to feed the world amid global turmoil

Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) says it aims to provide high-quality protein products to global markets despite geopolitical uncertainty, strengthening Thailand's position in worldwide food security.

Bangkok Post · May 26

Global capital eyes $50b water market, raising stakes

International investors are wading into Australia's water market, and while scarcity ensures decent returns, droughts could leave some producers high and dry.

AAP · May 26

Rising Fuel Costs From Iran Conflict Push More U.S. Farmers Toward Financial Strain

The latest pressures stem largely from rising diesel and fertilizer prices following disruptions linked to continued instability around the Strait of Hormuz

Latin Times · May 26

UK sees sharp rise in ‘battery cow’ farms as dairy industry faces rising pressure

UK dairy farms keeping cows indoors year-round have more than doubled, with over 180 now operating. This surge, driven by financial pressures and rising costs, has led to a significant increase in 'mega dairies' housing hundreds of cattle. Concerns are mounting over animal welfare and environmental pollution, prompting calls for…

The Times of India · May 26

Huge rise in factory-style dairy farming of ‘battery cows’ in UK as costs rise

Investigation finds number of dairy farms where cows cannot go outside has more than doubled since 2015

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Economic restructure proposed

While economists and industry leaders say the proposals by executives to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on May 15 are practical and should be implemented, they noted more needs to be done by the government to ensure sustainable growth, calling for structural reform focusing on improving small business competitiveness.

Bangkok Post · May 24