The Latest Breaking News from Agriculture Department

Delayed rains impact kharif sowing operations by about 30%

According to the Agriculture department authorities, Vanakalam crops have been cultivated on 14.86 lakh acres as of June 28 against 20.82 lakh acres of extent covered by the same date last year.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

Agriculture department to launch second phase of ‘Njangalum Krishiyilekku’ project

He was inaugurating a ‘Karshaka Sabha’ and ‘Njattuvela’ calendar in connection with Thiruvathira Njattuvela at Kayamkulam on Friday.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Provide quality seeds and fertilizers to farmers: Deputy Commissioner

Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fauzia Tarannum directed the Agriculture Department officials to make all preparations for the distribution of quality seeds and fertilizers to the farmers this kharif season.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Agriculture department in dire straits as 'festering' finance problem reaches a head

A federal government department responsible for protecting Australia's "way of life" is on the cusp of requiring a financial bailout, as it falls hundreds of millions of dollars into the red.

ABC News · Mar 8, 2023

Black farmers call for justice from the USDA

Decades after a major lawsuit against the USDA, Black farmers still face inequality. They say not all settlements from the case made it into their hands, which has exacerbated debt and other problems.

WEKU · Feb 12, 2023

New USDA rule boosts "organic" food oversight, targets fraud

The Agriculture Department issued new requirements for foods labeled organic, a move aimed at cracking down on fraud and boosting oversight

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Organic livestock farmers, hit by rising prices, seek help

Organic dairy and other livestock farmers are calling for emergency federal aid as they grapple with skyrocketing organic feed costs in part from the war in Ukraine and steep fuel and utility expenses

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

What’s MyPlate? Few Americans know or heed the US nutrition guide

More than a decade after Agriculture Department officials ditched the food pyramid, few Americans have heard of MyPlate, a dinner plate-shaped logo that emphasizes fruits and vegetables.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

Globalized Supply Chain Brings More-Turbulent Food Prices

For decades, globalization has increased the variety and reduced the cost of food. Now the pandemic, war in Ukraine and other global disruptions have shown how that complex supply chain can also result in more turbulent prices.

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

Vilsack sees farmers keeping climate on congressional agenda - Roll Call

At United Nations conference, Agriculture secretary says farmer interest in federal funding for climate-smart agriculture remains high.

Roll Call · Nov 14, 2022