The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-30
'The price of fertiliser is absolutely bonkers'
Farmers in Suffolk say the rising costs of fuel, feed and fertiliser are damaging the industry. Read more
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2022-06-30
Young Farmers reaches milestone membership figures
More than 1,800 young farmers are part of the group, which is marking its 90th anniversary. Read more
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2022-06-30
Farming industry struggling with rising costs
More than 3% of South West farmers have left their jobs in the past six months due to rising costs. Read more
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2022-06-29
USDA Establishes Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages of Scotch and Native Spearmint Oil produced in the Far West for the 2022-2023 Marketing Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a final rule on salable quantities of Scotch and Native spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah. The... Read more
2022-06-29
Farmers cut food production as costs soar
Soaring costs are forcing farmers to cut back on food and milk production. Read more
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2022-06-29
Thousands due to return to Royal Norfolk Show
The Covid-hit show is back for the first time in three years - with Princess Anne the royal guest. Read more
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2022-06-28
The Dairy Donation Program Celebrates June Dairy Month
Since its establishment in 1937, June Dairy Month has been an opportunity to showcase many aspects of dairy: delicious products, nutrition, and important role in our diet. The contributions of the... Read more
2022-06-28
Recycling Used Beer Yeast for Environmental Protection
Brewer's yeast used to make beer is typically discarded once it's no longer needed. Sometimes, though, the leftover yeast is mixed into livestock feed as a source of protein and vitamins. Now, there... Read more
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2022-06-28
New vertical farm to help food security - minister
A Dutch firm starts operating one of Europe's largest vertical farming facilities in Bedford. Read more
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2022-06-27
USDA-ARS Releases Genome of the Voracious Desert Locust
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Kim Kaplan, 301-588-5314 Read more
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2022-06-27
Disease control zone removed after tests on pigs
It was introduced as a "precaution" to prevent an outbreak of foot and mouth disease, Defra said. Read more
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2022-06-26
The village in the Glens that disappeared
Once a small farming village, Galboly disappeared, then was resurrected by Game of Thrones. Read more
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