The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

Bird Flu Outbreak Drives Egg Prices Skyrocketing

Learn about the impact of the recent bird flu outbreak on the poultry industry, causing egg prices to surge and supply shortages.

Top News · Jan 28, 2025

Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon

It looks like grocery shoppers hoping for soaring egg prices to turn around are likely to be waiting a while

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

Scottish salmon producers allowed to remove ‘farmed’ from front of packaging

Government lawyers say ‘no need to include unnecessary pejorative words’ after campaigners appeal against change

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025

Urban food gardens produce more than vegetables, they create bonds for young Capetonians – study

Urban agriculture takes many forms, among them community, school or rooftop gardens, commercial urban farms, and hydroponic or aquaponic systems. These activities have been shown to promote sustainable cities in a number of ways. They enhance local food security and foster economic opportunities through small-scale farming initiatives. They also strengthen…

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2025

Protests by fruit pickers and farmers put spotlight on price of cheap food in UK

In two actions, migrant workers claim exploitation while farmers demonstrate against inheritance tax plan

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025

Lines of tractors take to the roads in inheritance tax change protest

Seven protest runs organised by the Ulster Farmers Union took place across Northern Ireland on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025

Farming body issues statement following bird flu restrictions introduced in Scotland

THE NATIONAL Farmers Union has urged all poultry keepers to follow Government guidance after a Scotland-wide prevention zone was established to curb…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2025

Farmers gather across the UK in new protests over inheritance tax reforms

Rachel Hallos, a farmer and vice president of the National Farmers Union, warned the tax changes will ‘decimate’ the country’s agricultural sector.

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2025

Long Island’s last duck farm weighs closure after outbreak leads to killing of entire flock

A New York region once synonymous in the culinary world for duck may lose its last commercial farm

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Tax Change Sows Anger On England Farms

In a field in southwest England where his dairy cows graze, Adam Stanbury said he feared the government's new farm tax, coupled with existing economic headwinds, will ruin his family business and many others.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025