Bruce Maynard wins Bob Hawke Landcare Award for sustainability in farming work A farmer who has planted more than 200,000 trees to help regenerate his land hopes his successes can be an example to others. ABC News · Aug 24, 2022
A harsh new climate reality for farmers Growers across the country are reckoning with a harsh new climate reality Salon · Aug 23, 2022
Unplanted acres in US surge on extreme rain and drought Acres that US farmers were unable to plant have more than tripled from the same period last year as extreme weather wreaks havoc on fields. Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022
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Bristol agritech company to teach vertical farming to prisoners as part new trial The government-backed rehabilitation scheme is being run by Lettus Grow - and is the first of its kind in the UK Birmingham Post · Aug 23, 2022
Algae Protein…New Source to Feed Animals Animal feed is vital for the global food security, but it deeply affects the environment given the amount of greenhouse emissions emitted during its production and processing. Yet, new innovations and techniques could help provide sustainable and clean solutions in this field. New feed source The King Abdullah University of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022
How much water does big dairy use? Advocates say it's a good time to take a closer look at the water use behind your milk Salon · Aug 22, 2022
Maize strategic plan ready for cabinet consideration Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit looks set to propose to the cabinet for its approval a 3-year strategic plan for maize cultivation, aiming to expand the amount of farmland used for cultivating the crop in 37 provinces and put greater focus on increasing farmers' productivity. Bangkok Post · Aug 22, 2022
Lula: no need to fell a single tree to boost Brazil farm output Brazil's presidential frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday his country did not need to cut a single tree to plant more soybeans, sugarcane or raise cattle as he vowed to restore law enforcement in the Amazon rainforest to curb deforestation. Reuters · Aug 22, 2022
England’s water industry now represents the unacceptable face of capitalism Million-pound salaries for bosses, billions for shareholders – all while sewage is dumped in our rivers and sea, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022
Latest bird flu outbreak at UK poultry farm as 3km protection zone set up UKHSA says risk to people's health is very low Wales Online · Aug 22, 2022
Bird flu: Case of avian flu found at Norfolk poultry farm All birds at a Norfolk poultry farm are to be culled after a case of avian flu was detected Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2022
The rise of vertical farms: could indoor plant factories be the norm in 10 years? The UK is leading the way in vertical farming, a more sustainable way to grow herbs, salads and soft fruits year-round The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022
Improving rice yield with an additional gene Adding a second copy of one of its own genes has boosted the yield of a Chinese rice variety by up to 40% The Hindu · Aug 20, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022 Chinese farmers struggle as scorching drought wilts crops Scorching heat during China's driest summer in six decades has left crops wilting and farmers struggling
The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2022 Diet for a hotter climate: five plants that could help feed the world As the planet warms, these five drought-tolerant and highly nutritious crops offer hope for greater resiliency
The New Daily · Aug 19, 2022 New battery hen rules have Australia’s egg industry facing a massive shake-up Battery cage eggs and chickens are about to be banned nationwide following a review by the Independent Poultry Welfare Panel.
ABC News · Aug 19, 2022 Foot-and-mouth conferences held for pastoralists in Northern Territory, to prevent an outbreak Nicole Hayes was among hundreds of pastoralists who met in Darwin today discussing more ways to prevent any possible foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Australia.
ABC News · Aug 18, 2022 Battery caged eggs to be phased out in Australia over the next decade A farmer lobby group says the phasing out of battery caged eggs will have a huge impact on food security in Australia, but advocates say it doesn't come soon enough.
The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2022 Are indoor vertical farms really ‘future-proofing agriculture’? Heralded as the next step in food production, this practice is gaining ground in the US. But are they really a greener alternative to traditional farming?
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022 UK has more than 1,000 livestock mega-farms, investigation reveals Newly published figures show for first time how US-style factory farms have spread across British countryside
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022 Biggest US holding pen planned for wild horses faces suit Advocates for wild horses accuse federal land managers of illegally approving plans for the largest U.S. holding facility for thousands of mustangs captured on public rangeland in 10 Western states
Benzinga · Aug 17, 2022 EXCLUSIVE: Food Wholesaler Talks Crazy Chicken And Beef Prices — 'Fresh Meat Arbitrage' Production agriculture contributes 5% to the overall U.S economy. The combined values of agriculture, food and related industries contributed $1.05 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022 Defra rules relaxed in heatwave so farmers can feed livestock The temporary changes mean farmers can relax the guidelines in their agri-environment scheme agreements and make it easier to feed animals.
Reuters · Aug 17, 2022 Lula eyes 'green' farm loans to tackle Amazon deforestation Advisors to leftist Brazilian presidential hopeful Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are proposing subsidized "green" farm loans to spur planting of soybeans and corn on open pasture and reduce deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.