The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

Asean's green growth push

Southeast Asia stands at a critical juncture where the transition to a green economy is not only an environmental imperative, but also a strategic necessity for long-term economic resilience and social equity.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9

First inland bird flu case sparks 'alarm bells'

Concerns for native birds are growing as two positive cases of bird flu in another state suggest the virus is spreading rapidly across the continent.

AAP · Aug 8

Inside Portugal’s 19th-century goat tower, where dwarf goats climb a spiral ramp to a three-storey home

At Quinta da Aveleda, a historic wine estate in Portugal's Vinho Verde region near Penafiel, a three-storey stone tower stands among the property's romantic gardens, built not for people but for goats. Known as the Torre das Cabras, or Tower of the Goats, it was constructed in the late 19th…

The Times of India · Aug 8

Throw These Eggs Away Now: 1.5 Million Cartons Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak Across 17 States

Over 1.5 million egg cartons have been recalled following a salmonella outbreak affecting 98 people across 17 US states. Consumers are urged to check and dispose of affected products immediately.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

After decades of decline, New Zealand’s wool industry is making a comeback

Forty years ago there were more than 22 sheep to every New Zealander, but wool prices and production declined with the uptake of synthetic alternatives

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7

Massive Salmonella Egg Recall Impacts Five Brands Across Six States With Sell-by Dates Through 17 August

More than 19 million eggs sold under five brands across six US states have been recalled as a Salmonella outbreak reaches 98 cases.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Farm bill rejected in partisan split over food stamp cost-sharing

The Senate Agriculture Committee rejected a five-year farm bill Thursday at a contentious markup plagued by Republican absences and a Democratic rebellion over plans for imposing food stamp costs on state governments. The 10-11 vote defeating the 983-page bill marked a rare break from the bipartisan support that typically accompanies…

Roll Call · Aug 6

Is Cuba Saying Goodbye to Sugar? As Its Historic Industry Collapses, the Island Is Betting on Stevia

Cuba was once the world's leading sugar exporter, producing millions of tons annually and earning the nickname "the sugar bowl of the world." Today, however, the Caribbean island is increasingly promoting an entirely different sweetener.

Latin Times · Aug 6

In the 1920s, New Zealand sent prisoners to plant a barren volcanic plateau, laying the foundation for today’s 205,000-hectare forest

New Zealand transformed barren land into Kaingaroa Forest using prisoner labor. Unemployed men later joined the extensive tree-planting efforts during the Great Depression. This project successfully established the nation's largest planted forest and a significant Southern Hemisphere resource. The forest now supplies millions of cubic meters of logs annually for…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Detroit was built for 2 million people, but its shrinking population turned abandoned lots into one of America's largest urban farming movements

In Detroit, an inspiring urban agriculture movement has taken root, converting neglected land into vibrant community gardens and farms. With over two thousand installations, this initiative not only bolsters food security but also ignites a sense of pride among local residents. City officials are now working to formalize the movement,…

The Times of India · Aug 6