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Amid technology worries, farm sector still eyes its potential

WASHINGTON — If GPS-guided tractors led the previous revolution in agriculture, the next generation of farming is likely to be marked by unmanned drones with onboard sensors that can spot weeds and decide when and how much herbicide to spray to control their growth.

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Amid technology worries, farm sector still eyes its potential - Roll Call

Far from fretting over the downside of technology, the agriculture sector is still eyeing its potential, and waiting for it to reach them.

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NSW Premier Chris Minns unveils his new frontbench, half of whom are women in a first for NSW

Premier Chris Minns unveils a pared down frontbench that includes gender parity within the Ministry for the first time in the state.

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John Kerin, agriculture minister for Bob Hawke and Paul Keating, dies aged 85

John Kerin steered Australian agriculture onto a world stage away from protectionist policies during the Hawke/Keating era. He is being remembered for his "indelible contribution" to agriculture and the environment.

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Fines for owners not in control of dangerous dogs to double under new proposals

Tánaiste Micheál Martin asked Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue to carry out a review of legislation on dogs following an attack on Wexford boy Alejandro Mizsan in November.

Irish Mirror

Russia could extend fertiliser export limits until November

Russia could extend restrictions on fertiliser exports for six months until November to help support the domestic market, Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev said on Friday.

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Queensland launches agriculture emissions road map

An emissions reduction plan for Queensland's agriculture sector focuses on advancements in feed for livestock and green fertiliser options.

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Delhi: 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila Maidan; farmer delegation meets Union Minister Tomar, gives memorandum

A Samyukt Kisan Morcha delegation met Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday over their various demands including legal guarantee on MSP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers get clear steer on carbon and climate change

A national statement will be developed for climate change and agriculture after a report found many farmers want to reduce emissions but don't know how.

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1 Agriculture Stock to Buy This Month and 1 to Sell

The US agriculture sector is expected to grow with continued support from the government and technological advancements. Hence, the fundamentally strong agricultural stock Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) might be an ideal buy now. However, since issues like climate change, high fertilizer prices, and labor shortage continue to impact the industry, fundamentally weak…

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Agriculture department's financial woes are due to demerger with environment, David Littleproud says

Former agriculture minister David Littleproud says he is "totally surprised" to hear the Agriculture Department is facing hundreds of millions of dollars in cost blowouts, and points the finger at a decision by the Labor government as the cause.

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Agriculture Department takes razor to staffing, travel costs as financial woes hit

A department spokesperson said the measures have been implemented "to ensure we don't spend beyond our revenue".

Newcastle Herald

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.

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WA industry to consider 'legal avenues' if federal government's live sheep export ban goes ahead

Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says it is up to sheep producers to decide if they want to fight the government through legal avenues, or work with it to put an end to live sheep exports.

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Former RSPCA boss to advise government on when, how to end $85 million live sheep trade

A former animal rights campaigner, retired Labor MP and a Western Australian farmer will advise the federal government about how to shut down the export of live sheep, as farmers appeal the ban.

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House GOP appropriators set to unveil new earmark restrictions - Roll Call

Leaders of two Appropriations subcommittees said they will not allow earmarks in their fiscal 2024 spending bills.

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FTX leaders’ political donations topped $1M weeks before bankruptcy

WASHINGTON — FTX executives, including former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, spent at least $1 million on contributions across the political spectrum in the weeks before the company’s bankruptcy, including a large donation to Senate Republican leadership.

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FTX leaders' political donations topped $1M weeks before bankruptcy - Roll Call

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and others gave $1 million in contributions across the political spectrum before the company’s bankruptcy.

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Police notified after government agency review

The federal agriculture minister has referred to police serious allegations of misconduct at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

The Independent UK

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

U.S. Agriculture officials have proposed new nutrition standards for school meals, including the first limits on added sugars

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Government departments at odds over protecting Yabba State Forest near the Sunshine Coast from logging

Queensland's environment department wants much of Yabba State Forest protected — but the agriculture department has plans for selective logging there until at least next year.

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1 Agriculture Stock to Help Grow Your Portfolio in 2023

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Spanberger takes swing-district views to Democratic leaders

WASHINGTON — Rep. Abigail Spanberger dismisses the idea that Democrats can’t win and hold conservative districts, despite some notable losses — including by fellow Agriculture Committee colleague Cindy Axne — in the 2022 elections.

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3 Agriculture Stocks to Help Feed Your Portfolio

Food prices soared last year at unprecedented levels due to geopolitical unrest and high material costs. Despite uncertainties, the U.S. agriculture industry’s future looks promising with lucrative government investments. Amid this backdrop, quality agriculture stocks Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), Nutrien (NTR), and CF Industries (CF) might be solid buys to help feed…

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Farmers face a higher risk of suicide. The Texas Agriculture Department wants $500,000 a year to change that.

The department’s helpline is less than a year old. But advocates hope state lawmakers fully fund it as farmers and ranchers continue to face hard economic times and isolation.

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