The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-06
Illegal land grab? Chinese wind farms in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ante Ivkovic herded sheep in Bosnia-Herzegovina with his father as a child. Years later, without his consent or knowledge, a wind farm was built on his property by a Chinese company. Read more
globalization bosnia and herzegovina
2024-11-06
Toxic harvest: How pesticides threaten India's farmers
In India's Punjab state, where farms sustain families, pesticides are poisoning local residents. Farmers and their families face chronic health problems and lack of access to medical care. Read more
health india
2024-11-06
Spain's farmers, wolves clash in ongoing battle
Castile and Leon is home to western Europe's largest wolf population. The wolves are putting livestock at risk, and farmers want to bring back wolf culls. But EU rules on hunting are stringent. Read more
nature and environment spain
2024-11-06
Farmers or corporations – who should control seeds?
The EU is reforming laws around seed regulation, which could pose major challenges for independent plant-breeders of old varieties. The decision could have a global impact. Will it be a victory for... Read more
science germany
2024-11-06
CWT boosts dairy exports globally
CWT cooperatives secure 11.2 million pounds of dairy for export, strengthening the U.S. dairy industry’s position in international markets. Read more
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2024-11-06
Manitoba butter takes home two World Dairy Expo awards
Von Slick’s won awards in categories for flavour and innovation Read more
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2024-11-06
National wheat yield contest honours top farmers
The 2024 National Wheat Yield Contest awards 120 winners, highlighting record participation and innovation in U.S. wheat production. Read more
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2024-11-06
Carbon capture fertilizer plant planned by genesis
Genesis Fertilizers partners with CARBONCO and Whitecap to develop a low carbon-intensity fertilizer facility in Saskatchewan, boosting sustainable agriculture. Read more
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2024-11-06
Reinvigorating Pollinators with Perennial Flax
Across Minnesota, pollinator species are a vital part of the natural and agricultural landscape. However, recent decades have seen a decline in pollinator populations and health. One major cause of... Read more
2024-11-06
Using cover crops to improve soil trafficability
Cold, wet and waterlogged soils are just a fact of life in many fields across Manitoba early in the growing season, and growers have no choice but to wait out the moisture. Read more
2024-11-06
Panelists to discuss technology’s role in driving innovation in Western Canada
We’re excited to bring Julianne Curran, VP of Market Innovation at Pulse Canada, Norm Sissons, Senior VP of Seed and Traits, Frank Hart, interim CEO of Protein Industries Canada, and Paul Card, CEO of... Read more
2024-11-06
Canola Farmers Pleased to See Bills C-244 and C-294 Pass
Canola farmers are pleased with the passage of two bills that have direct implications for the right for diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and interoperability of farm machinery. Companion Bills C-244,... Read more