Government is pro-farmer, asserts A.P. Agriculture Minister Kakani Financial aid being extended to farmers under various schemes in spite of constraints, he says The Hindu · Apr 21, 2022
Kerala striving to boost agriculture sector, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan CM virtually inaugurates Njangalum Krishiyilekku project The Hindu · Apr 21, 2022
Efforts to promote U.P.'s 'Kalanamak' rice, Bihar's 'makhana' earn PM's award ‘Kalanamak’ rice is an ODOP product of Siddharthnagar, an aspirational district located in Terai belt of Uttar Pradesh and makhana is ODOP from Bihar's Darbhanga district The Hindu · Apr 21, 2022
There's a place for big and small farms in securing South Africa's food supply The farming sector is arguably the most important economic sector for South Africa’s development as it is directly linked to food security and poverty reduction. In 2019, 5.3% of employees in South Africa were in the agricultural sector and in 2020, agriculture contributed around 2.5% to the country’s GDP. The… The Conversation · Apr 20, 2022
‘Agriculture is the future of the nation’ Telangana is a guide in that: Niranjan Reddy The Hindu · Apr 20, 2022
Hundreds of pets have made Ireland their home with Ukrainian refugees Around 600 pets with 485 owners have travelled to the country since the war began. The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022
2 Stocks to Buy as Corn Hits a 9-Year High Worsening supply chain constraints fueled by the Russia-Ukraine war and skyrocketing inflation rates caused corn prices to hit a nine-year high yesterday. And because commodity prices are expected to climb further, we think it could be wise to add fundamentally solid agriculture stocks Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and Bunge (BG) to one's… StockNews.com · Apr 19, 2022
Prepare plans to promote profitable crops: CM Holds elaborate review on agriculture sector in the State The Hindu · Apr 19, 2022
Federal government loan guarantee scheme to help farmers forced out of the market by soaring values The federal government wants to help more people crack into the rural property market by guaranteeing 40 per cent of their loan deposits, as farm values soar. ABC News · Apr 19, 2022
Orlando Free Fall operators altered safety features before teen’s death, report says ORLANDO, Fla. — An engineering firm hired by the state found that the operator of the Orlando Free Fall drop tower manually changed sensors on specific seats on the ride, “resulting in it being unsafe,” Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said Monday in Orlando. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 18, 2022
Farmers dispute Agriculture Dept’s claim on crop insurance Project report incomplete, lacks credible details, say forums The Hindu · Apr 18, 2022
Govt. plans to encourage cotton farming in over 70L acres in next Kharif 1,332 clusters identified for cotton cultivation in 2022-23 season The Hindu · Apr 16, 2022
DUP minister Edwin Poots 'considers renaming department HQ to mark Queen's Jubilee' The department declined to comment due to the current Assembly election campaign Belfast Live · Apr 14, 2022
The Hindu · Apr 13, 2022 Andhra Pradesh: Establishment of RBKs a historic step, says Governor The model will be emulated by other States, he says
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022 Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller calls on Gov. Greg Abbott to end ‘catastrophic’ border inspections AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller pressed the governor on Tuesday to end a new inspection policy that is snarling traffic at the border and “turning a crisis into a catastrophe.”
Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2022 Biden to visit Iowa ethanol plant as officials hit road to tout rural aid efforts WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will speak at an Iowa ethanol plant Tuesday as part of the White House pitch that his administration is delivering tangible results for rural America.
The Conversation · Apr 11, 2022 The Morrison government wants farmers to profit from looking after the land – but will anyone want to pay? The richness of Earth’s plant and animal species is rapidly declining. In Australia, responsibility for this biodiversity loss lies in many quarters – including agriculture.
Roll Call · Apr 11, 2022 Biden to visit Iowa ethanol plant as officials hit road to tout rural aid efforts - Roll Call Administration officials are taking to the road this month to promote the rural benefits of infrastructure spending.
Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2022 USDA’s Vilsack tests positive for COVID-19 in latest Washington case WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said he tested positive for COVID-19, adding to the list of Biden administration officials infected with the virus.
Axios · Apr 9, 2022 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tests positive for COVID-19 "I’m both vaccinated and boosted and thankfully my symptoms are mild," he said.
The Hindu · Apr 5, 2022 Kerala promoting carbon-neutral agriculture, says Minister Campaign launched to achieve self-sufficiency in vegetable production
AAP · Apr 3, 2022 PM, Labor hit the road in marginal seats Prime Minister Scott Morrison is spruiking the government's economic credentials in Melbourne while his challenger is targeting marginal seats in Queensland.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 1, 2022 Florida official says stronger laws may be needed after boy's death on Orlando Free Fall ride ORLANDO, Fla. — As the state’s investigation into the death of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson on the Orlando Free Fall drop tower last week continues, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said Friday her department will look into changing Florida laws to ensure amusement park rides are safe.
ABC News · Mar 31, 2022 Carbon farming projects can soon be stopped by Agriculture Minister if 'adverse' to communities Australia's Agriculture Minister will have the power to stop new carbon farming projects covering more than 15 hectares, or more than one third of a farm, from next week.