The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-05
Tanzanian breeder cashes in on valuable all-black chicken
Abdillah Sarumbo, a 23-year-old Dar es Salaam-based agripreneur, has a thriving business selling the world's most expensive chicken breed, Ayam Cemani. Read more
lifestyle tanzania
2024-11-05
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
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2024-11-05
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
2024-11-05
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
2024-11-05
The Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Meat Council want an ASF trade recovery program in place
The two associations say that an ASF trade recovery program needs to be established to protect the Canadian pork industry if the disease enters Canada. Read more
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2024-11-05
Chevron TRC highlights john deere 4440 restoration
Tyler Billings claimed the Grand Champion award at the Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition, restoring a 1980 John Deere 4440. Read more
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2024-11-05
$1.5 million awarded for rural enrichment projects
The FCC AgriSpirit Fund provides $1.5 million in grants to 82 rural community initiatives across Canada, promoting sustainable growth and community well-being. Read more
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2024-11-05
USDA invests $6M to boost healthy food access nationwide
The USDA, partnering with Reinvestment Fund, is committing $6 million through the Healthy Food Financing Initiative to support planning for 45 projects enhancing healthy food access nationwide. Read more
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2024-11-05
Four new inductees to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Photo caption: (from left): Senator Mary Robinson, Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dean Martin Scanlon, University of Manitoba (representing Dr. Michael Eskin), Paul Larmer, Dr. Charles Vincent, Senator Rob Black. Read more
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2024-11-05
USDA removes fees for free and reduced-price school meals
Starting in 2027, students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will no longer face junk fees in the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs, easing family financial burdens. Read more
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2024-11-05
Farmer Veteran Coalition Chapter Opens in Nebraska, Aims to Build Statewide Network
For many years, the Center for Rural Affairs has worked alongside active service members and military veterans. Whether coming back to their agricultural roots or starting out as beginning farmers,... Read more
2024-11-05
The 2024 Southwest Michigan Field Crops Season in Review
It’s important to keep good records of the different challenges and opportunities from each growing season. Records serve as a reference for future seasons and can help you learn from past mistakes... Read more