Sugarcane's genetics more complex than humans: research Research has found sugarcane genomes are three times the size of human's and far more complex with hopes the finding will improve crop breeding. AAP · Mar 28, 2024
Study unravels the recipe that gives mushk budiji rice its unique aroma Scientists at SKUAST, Srinagar, study altitude's impact on aroma development in indigenous rice, mushk budiji, for economic growth and export potential. The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024
Climate change's impact on wine "Our new research explores how yeasts, bacteria and fungi may be affected by changes in temperature and rainfall" Salon · Mar 27, 2024
Cows at two Texas dairy farms have bird flu, another blow to Cattle Country following wildfires Federal officials said the nation’s milk supply should be not at risk after a bird flu outbreak hits dairies in Texas, New Mexico and Kansas. The Texas Tribune · Mar 27, 2024
Dover health authority says inland border facility will be ‘open door for disease’ Sevington site was never designed to handle volume of imports envisaged by post-Brexit changes due in April, port’s health chief warns The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024
Home builders want training costs reflected in pay call The minimum wage decision should take into account the cost of training workers to plug skills gaps, a key home building lobby group says. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
Jupally accuses Harish Rao of misleading farmers for political mileage Hyderabad Minister challenges former MLA for open debate on farmers' issues and corruption, criticizing misleading statements for political gain. The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024
Canadian Farmers 'Not Satisfied' With EU Trade Deal Canadian farmers say they are bewildered by the French Senate's rejection last week of the free trade agreement between the EU and Canada -- as agricultural producers and trade experts suggest that the accord mainly benefits Europeans over their North American counterparts. International Business Times · Mar 26, 2024
Ukraine Ready To Licence Farm Exports To Assuage Poland: Minister Ukraine is ready to introduce export licences for its agricultural products to help address farmer anger in Poland, its agriculture minister told AFP, adding that he was "disappointed" by EU curbs on those goods. International Business Times · Mar 26, 2024
EU Agriculture Ministers Face Protests Over Farming Crisis EU farmers protest in Brussels over agricultural crisis, leading to policy concessions and environmental concerns. Demonstrations disrupt morning rush hour... Top News · Mar 26, 2024
More than 100 cattle die on export ship travelling from Australia to Indonesia Federal government investigating deaths as a ‘matter of priority’, with efforts under way to treat remaining animals The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024
Farmers stage Westminster tractor protest over ‘threat to food security’ Around 100 tractors staged ‘go-slow’ convoy around Westminster in protest against conditions for farmers Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2024
EU nature restoration laws face collapse as member states withdraw support Brussels vote cancelled after it became clear law would not pass final stage with majority vote The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2024
India-Sri Lanka joint working group on fisheries will meet soon, Centre tells Madras High Court Centre updates Madras High Court on delay in India-Sri Lanka fisheries meeting, highlighting ongoing efforts for resolution. The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2024 Ofgem announces consultation on new dynamic ‘time-of-use’ price cap for households The new system could mean greater exposure to fluctuations in wholesale energy prices
Salon · Mar 25, 2024 Farmers fight for "right to repair" Tennessee farmers want the right to repair their own tractors
The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024 BRS demands ₹25,000 per acre relief to ryots who suffered crop loss this season Several farmers explained to the BRS leaders that borewells had gone dry due to lack of water release to canals this season and their efforts to save crops with new borewells had also ended up in failure due to lack of groundwater.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2024 UK genetics project looks for lost apple varieties to protect fruit in climate crisis Heritage orchard at RHS Rosemoor to be sampled this spring as part of search for previously unrecorded ‘survivor’ cultivars
The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024 LBP ayacut area farmers to approach court to protect their water sharing rights Farmers in Erode fight for water rights in Lower Bhavani Project, planning legal action against Water Resources Department.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2024 An Australian farmer has held the first carbon-neutral cattle sale – here’s how it works Seven hundred breeding cows and heifers reared in a ‘carbon neutral farming system’ sold in NSW on Thursday. But can a live cow be carbon neutral?
The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024 Guyanese delegates learn rice milling tech at CFTRI Mysuru MYSURUCSIR-CFTRI organized ITEC training on rice milling for Guyanese delegates, showcasing India's expertise in capacity building.
The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024 Govt. not showing any urgency to estimate crop loss, alleges BRS Govt. not showing any urgency to estimate crop loss, alleges BRS
The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024 Patent for size-based Chinese potato grader developed by CTCRI CTCRI project is based on a needs-assessment survey of Chinese potato growers considering the very high expenditure on manual grading which reduces the profit of the growers who are mostly resource-poor people
Top News · Mar 22, 2024 EU Imposes Tariffs On Russian Grain Imports To Stabilize Market The European Commission plans to impose tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain imports to protect EU markets and farmers while reducing Russia's military ...
Radio France Internationale · Mar 22, 2024 French Senate rejects EU-Canada free trade agreement French senators have voted by a large majority against the ratification of the free trade deal between the European Union and Canada known as Ceta. In a blow to French President Emmanuel Macron, the rejection follows weeks of protests by farmers opposed to such liberal trade policies.