The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-08
Italians wait for rain where longest river runs dry
Farmers in the north fear for the future as the River Po runs dry in the worst drought in 70 years. Read more
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2022-07-07
How science is making chocolate taste even better
Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled. Read more
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2022-07-05
'Camo-cropping' colour trial to fool hungry beasties
The patchwork "camo-cropping" is developed to attempt find natural alternatives to pesticides. Read more
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2022-07-05
Drought emergency declared in northern Italy
The drought is threatening more than 30% of Italy's farm produce, an agricultural union warns. Read more
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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
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
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
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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