The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

ITV Emmerdale and BBC Strictly star Kelvin Fletcher defended by fans as he shares snowy 'driving' video of kids

The actor videoed his two eldest children enjoying themselves on the family's farm

Manchester Evening News · Dec 14, 2022

Insects may feel pain, says growing evidence – here’s what this means for animal welfare laws

At least a trillion insects are killed annually for food and animal feed. Routine slaughter methods include extreme heat and cold, often preceded by starvation. By comparison, “only” around 79 billion mammals and bird livestock are slaughtered every year.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022

Bordertown turkey farmers struggle to keep up with strong demand, rising costs

Independent turkey farmers are working around the clock to keep up with demand for free-range turkey, battling rising feed costs and a pressing Christmas deadline.

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

U.S. agriculture agency extends climate funding to small farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will distribute an additional $325 million in funding for projects tailored to smaller-scale farmers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, taking its total annual investment in climate-friendly farming to more than $3 billion, the agency announced Monday.

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

USDA climate-smart agriculture projects now top $3 billion

The federal government has announced another $325 million for agricultural projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

Mixed outlook for agriculture in 2023

The latest Rural Bank outlook for agriculture shows a mixed result for farmers heading into the new year.

AAP · Dec 12, 2022

Eight of London’s top restaurants for an alternative Christmas meal

From West African treats to a new pub without a roast potato in sight, Clare Finney names her top spots for festive food with a twist

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022

The big idea: has organic food passed its sell-by date?

Touted as a cure for environmental and physical ills, the organic movement is falling short of high expectations

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

Baynton farmer facing 80 animal cruelty charges after farm inspection

A man has appeared in court, accused of underfeeding more than 1,000 livestock and failing to provide appropriate care to sick animals at a farm in Central Victoria.

ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

Father of five accuses Ceres Poultry Group of putting family in unliveable staff accommodation

Scott Mackenzie says he accepted the job in Port Wakefield because he was promised a place for him, his partner and their five kids to live. When they arrived, they discovered the house was riddled with mould — but that was just the beginning of an eight-month nightmare.

ABC News · Dec 11, 2022