The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

Vegan Animal Sanctuary Owner Charged With Stealing Cows From Neighboring Farm

Animals are property, and property rights matter.

Reason · Aug 27, 2022

Jamaican minister rejects workers’ abuse claims on Canadian farms

Jamaican farm workers in Canada who raised abuse allegations say labour minister’s comments are a ‘slap in the face’.

Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2022

How US government diet guidelines ignore the climate crisis

US government’s 2020-2025 guidance is meat- and dairy-heavy. Experts say that isn’t sustainable

The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2022

Storing cattle feed can improve milk and meat yields: why African farmers aren't doing it

Africa’s cattle feed production is a boom-and-bust cycle. Most of the continent’s grazing lands are lush and green in the rainy season, only to wither into dry scrublands in the dry season.

The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022

Fears CO2 shortage could affect food and drink as last major plant halts production

There are fears the shutdown will cause a shortfall in carbon dioxide which is needed in the food and drink industry

Wales Online · Aug 25, 2022

UK food and drink sector sounds alarm over CO₂ shortage as plant halts output

Teesside plant accounts for third of UK’s supplies of gas used in range of industries as well as in hospitals

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022

Commentary: Agriculture must go back to its eco-friendly roots

When I have trouble growing something, I ask my grandma. Whether it’s how to remove mildew on squash plants or stop beetles from attacking my cucumber seedlings, she knows what to do.

Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022

The water footprint of protein

Protein-rich foods are an important part of our diets, but not all of them have the same water footprint

Salon · Aug 24, 2022

Jamaican farmworkers decry ‘seismic-level exploitation’ in Canada

Temporary foreign workers renew calls for Canada to grant them permanent residency amid fresh abuse allegations.

Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022

Bali tourism continues to recover despite foot and mouth disease re-emergence

JAKARTA: The Indonesian popular resort island of Bali continued to revive its tourism sector from Covid-19 pandemic despite the ongoing foot and mouth disease (FMD) re-emergence in the Southeast Asian country.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022