The Latest Breaking News from Agriculture

Call to encourage crop diversification

Need to encourage oilseed and pulses, says former Agriculture minister

The Hindu · May 22, 2022

ICL Group vs. FMC Corp.: Which Agricultural Input Stock is a Better Buy?

Due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the intensified supply chain disruptions have caused a shortage of agricultural inputs, such as fertilizer and crop protection products. This, coupled with soaring demand for food worldwide, has led to skyrocketing prices for inputs needed in modern agriculture. This strong demand and high prices…

StockNews.com · May 20, 2022

Chillu the squirrel causes heartburn among farmers

They says Njangalum Krishiyilekku mascot causes extensive damage to crops

The Hindu · May 19, 2022

Green drive at Kerala Secretariat

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The Hindu · May 13, 2022

Florida Democrats struggle to find spotlight in race against DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The three leading Democratic candidates in the Florida governor’s race— U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and state Sen. Annette Taddeo — have a Ron DeSantis problem.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

President Biden seeks to unite electricians in Chicago and farmers in Kankakee behind him — and against Putin

In Kankakee, Biden sought to focus farmers’ anger on Russian President Vladimir Putin and “Putin’s war.” In Chicago, an animated Biden detailed his infrastructure plan’s creation of jobs at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ International Convention.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2022

Democrats mull COVID-19 aid options as House preps new bill - Roll Call

House Democrats are looking to revive stalled pandemic relief package talks next week after measures bogged down in the Senate.

Roll Call · May 11, 2022

Tunisia to raise the prices of some foodstuffs after farmers' protests

Tunisia will raise the prices of some foods including milk, eggs and poultry this week, the agriculture minister said, following protests by farmers against a jump in animal feed barley prices due to the war in Ukraine and an increase in energy costs.

Reuters · May 11, 2022

Ukraine calls for moves to unblock ports and prevent global food crisis

Ukraine's president said on Monday that trade at the country's ports was at a standstill and urged the international community to take immediate steps to end a Russian blockade to allow wheat shipments and prevent a global food crisis.

Reuters · May 9, 2022

Agriculture minister to visit Israel next week

On the concluding day, the minister will have a one-to-one interaction with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Israel Oded Forer in his Office.

The Hindu · May 7, 2022