The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

The 'horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

Exposure to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas, experts warn.

AAP · Mar 29

How we can improve food security in Britain

Letters: Richard Harvey and Joy Webb respond to an article by George Monbiot on the fragility of the global food system in light of the Iran war

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29

Toxic Pfas residue identified on 37% of California produce, new analysis finds

Peaches, strawberries and grapes were almost always found to be contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ in the analysis

The Guardian - US · Mar 29

Ministers should ‘start doing stuff’ to help farmers and cut fuel costs, says Asda boss

Allan Leighton predicts food prices will inevitably rise, as group’s full-year profits dive by a third to £764m

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27

Ramnath Goenka award for NL report challenging Modi govt’s farm success stories

Newslaundry’s Basant Kumar has won the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in the 'Uncovering India Invisible' category for his ground report exposing the Central government's claim that the income of 75,000 farmers had doubled.

Newslaundry · Mar 27

Harvests and food prices at risk as Iran war triggers global fertiliser crunch

A chokehold on key trade routes is exposing the fragility of global food systems, with fertiliser shortages set to hit farmers and consumers alike

The Independent UK · Mar 27

California renames Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day

Lawmakers earlier passed bill to rename 31 March holiday following sexual abuse allegations against labor leader

The Guardian - US · Mar 26

Edwin Dowell on Reimagining Agriculture Through STEAM Systems and Regenerative Technology Integration

Dowell's professional identity spans agriculture, infrastructure, advanced materials, and education. With a background in agricultural engineering, his work extends into plant-based technological innovation, including biodegradable electronics derived from organic materials.

International Business Times · Mar 26

Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Farmers' Choir releases record for charity after making him tear up

All profits will go towards mental health charity Shout ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week in May

Evening Standard · Mar 26

UK CO2 plant to reopen amid fears Iran war could lead to shortage

Teesside site mothballed in September given £100m by government to restart production for at least three months

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26