The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

Garden centres in UK stockpile plants before new Brexit checks

British growers and sellers fear government measures starting on 30 April could result in delays and plants being damaged

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

Pesticide body stays in Armidale despite damning report

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority won't be forced to move back to Canberra despite its controversial move to Armidale.

AAP · Apr 17, 2024

Help for farmers to get best price amid 'dirty' tactics

A trial designed to help farmers negotiate better deals with Australia's supermarket giants will be rolled out across Queensland amid claims of "dirty" tactics.

AAP · Apr 17, 2024

Bird flu detected among chickens in Texas and Michigan

Ca-Maine Foods, largest fresh egg producer in US, temporarily halts production at one Texas facility after discovering virus

The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2024

Telangana Govt denying both support price, bonus promised to paddy this season

BRS alleges Telangana Congress Government fails to provide promised paddy bonus, MSP, leading farmers to sell at loss.

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

Report Links H&M, Zara To Environmental Destruction In Brazil

Fast fashion giants H&M and Zara have used cotton from farms linked to massive deforestation, land-grabbing, corruption and violence in Brazil, a report by the environmental group Earthsight said Thursday.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024

Cocoa price breaches ₹800 a kg-mark as scarcity persists

Cocoa bean prices surge due to short supply, reaching ₹900/kg in Idukki district, Kerala, impacting farmers and market.

The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024

Flooded farms in England refused compensation as ‘too far’ from river

Government recovery fund stipulates affected areas must be less than 150 metres from a ‘main’ river

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024

The New Crop of Farmers

With practices rooted in social justice and inclusivity, a new generation is rethinking how to create what sustains us.

Marie Claire · Apr 11, 2024

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Understanding perspectives: farmers’ protests raise divisive opinions

India’s demographic heavily tilts towards rural areas, and agriculture remains the primary occupation. However, over the past few years, the nation has witnessed widespread farmer protests pushing for various demands such as legal assurances for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops and complete farm loan waivers.

The Hindu · Apr 10, 2024