US farmers face plague of pests as global heating raises soil temperatures Milder winters could threaten crop yields as plant-eating insects spread northwards and become more voracious, researchers say The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022
Dutch farm minister resigns after protests over pollution The Dutch agriculture minister has unexpectedly resigned following a tumultuous summer of protests by farmers over pollution regulations The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022
Wynnstay trading is significantly ahead of market forecasts says firm The agricultural supplies group said this was due to a strong trading backdrop across its many core activities Birmingham Post · Sep 6, 2022
Protection zone in place after sixth case of bird flu detected in Wales New controls to stop the spread of Avian influenza have been introduced around the identified sites Wales Online · Sep 6, 2022
To preserve Amazon, indigenous groups call for debt forgiveness Indigenous groups from across the Amazon basin called on Monday for financial institutions to forgive the sovereign debts of the South American nations that comprise the Amazon rainforest, in exchange for commitments to preserve the environment. Reuters · Sep 5, 2022
Good weather, high prices and the most valuable farm export earnings on record ABARES predicts For the first time, the value of Australia's food and fibre exports is expected to exceed $70 billion, according to the latest ABARES forecast. ABC News · Sep 5, 2022
Precision compost could boost crop yields Matching suitable composts with crops in their environments could boost global yields by four per cent, a study shows. AAP · Sep 5, 2022
Investigation launched after hundreds of calves found dead in Limerick 'Calf mortality is a real concern' Irish Mirror · Sep 5, 2022
Agricultural exports to exceed $70 billon Farming exports are expected to reach a record $70.3 billion, according to the latest insights, almost 50 per cent more than a decade ago. AAP · Sep 5, 2022
China still top market for farm exports Rural Bank's latest agricultural report shows China remains Australia's most valuable market and almost every state has broken export records. AAP · Sep 5, 2022
Pets at Home issues bird flu outbreak warning The pet supply retailer has warned all customers entering their stores Liverpool Echo · Sep 5, 2022
Cotton byproduct turned into cattle feed and cooking oil in bid to have zero waste A new factory that upcycles waste from growing cotton could see more "cottonfed" Australian beef, and a byproduct from the process could find its way into your fish and chips. ABC News · Sep 4, 2022
Thailand to push for fairer rice prices Thailand and Vietnam have reached an accord aimed at raising the price of locally-produced rice in the global market amid soaring costs for farmers, the government said on Saturday. Bangkok Post · Sep 3, 2022
The Hindu · Sep 2, 2022 Heavy rains damage coffee crops, plantation infrastructure in Karnataka, growers incur 35% yield losses Battered by relentless monsoon rains since July 1, plantation districts of Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Hassan and Chamarajanagar have suffered huge damage to coffee crops and estate infrastructure
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2022 Can urban farms become sustainable businesses Chicagoans can depend on? By opting to become a for-profit business and trying out creative ways to become self-sustaining, Herban Produce took a big step — and a risky one.
The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022 Rain plays spoilsport for farmers Recent rain spell has dampened hopes of a good harvest
The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022 Drones to help Kuttanad farmers spray crops Demonstration held at Kainakary Kadumkayyal
The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022 A flowering economy More agripreneurs are taking up floriculture with a steady demand for flowers in both domestic and international markets. They seek more support from the authorities to tap the business potential of the sector
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 1, 2022 Selling the farm: Why one South Jersey farmer decided to call it quits Men in muddy boots gathered under a drab December sky last year, eyeballing the tractor tires and soil tillers, whole fields full of farm equipment the Marino family was auctioning off in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
WEKU · Sep 1, 2022 There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that Attracting a younger generation is key to building a sustainable food system, but getting access to land is a huge barrier to entering farming, according to a new survey.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022 Eating meat isn’t a crime against the planet – if it’s done right George Monbiot has criticised ‘chefs and foodies’ like me for focusing on regenerative grazing, says cook and writer Thomasina Miers
Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022 Bird flu found again in Minnesota turkey flock after three-month reprieve For the first time in three months, bird flu has been detected on a Minnesota poultry farm.
Salon · Aug 31, 2022 The chemicals destroying human health Plastic-coated agricultural chemicals have been around since the 1960s
Wales Online · Aug 31, 2022 Emaciated animals stood in 3ft of faeces as farmer kept 200 in squalid barns Christine Kelly has now faced a courtroom