The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

In Colombia, land occupations raise tensions and spook investors

A machete slung across his chest, sugarcane worker Aldemar Moreno guards the entrance to the farm where he has been employed for 23 years, ready to defend it from land occupations by indigenous groups and others that have erupted around Colombia.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Virus kills 100,000 cattle in India, threatens livelihoods

A viral disease that is spread by insects like mosquitoes and ticks has killed at least 100,000 cows and buffaloes in India and sickened more than 2 million

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022

US Hemp Producers Welcome In EU Under Certain Conditions, USDA Looks Into Growing Market

European hemp cultivation has substantially increased over the last several years, making room for many interested U.S. stakeholders to join the burgeoning market.

Benzinga · Sep 29, 2022

‘Save the soil for future generations’

Swami Shitikantananda of Ramakrishna Math urges farmers

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2022

NT's Maryfield and Limbunya stations bought by WealthCheck, in deal with AAM Investment Group

Two Northern Territory cattle stations, covering about 620,000 hectares, have been bought by a Sydney-based investment company.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Marigold flowers bloom in the greenhouse at college farm

ANANTAPUR

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2022

Is Australia's livestock contact tracing system prepared for an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease?

There are concerns inconsistent rules and procedures mean a disease outbreak may not be contained fast enough to prevent rapid spread and extensive economic and social losses.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Ryots asked to opt for short term crop varieties for Rabi season

Agriculture department holds meeting with scientists and authorities

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Creating awareness on residue-free milk production among farmers need of the hour, says CM

Jagan Mohan Reddy asks officials to implement cattle insurance scheme from October; the government will bear 80% of the premium  

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2022

Farmers among Russians drafted into the military, Putin says

Farmers are among the Russians being drafted into the military, President Vladimir Putin told a meeting with officials on Tuesday, signalling potential further risks for the 2023 crop.

Reuters · Sep 27, 2022