The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-07
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
2024-11-07
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
2024-11-07
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
2024-11-07
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
2024-11-07
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
2024-11-07
Farm Bureau calls for farm bill progress
Farm Bureau congratulates the new president and calls for action on critical issues like the farm bill, tax relief, and labour, highlighting the need for strong support in agriculture. Read more
ag news farm news farm bill agriculture issues rural america
2024-11-07
September marks growth in pork exports
U.S. pork exports saw strong September growth, driven by demand in Mexico, Central America, and Asian markets, setting the stage for potential records in volume and value this year. Read more
ag news farm news u.s. pork pork exports market expansion
2024-11-07
Ontario’s Best in Agri-Food Excellence 2024
Ontario's 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards celebrates agri-food leaders driving growth across the province, recognizing their achievements in a $50.7 billion industry. Read more
ag news farm news ontario agriculture agri-food industry local farming
2024-11-07
Case IH AF Series Now Complete with New Models
Case IH has launched the new AF10 and AF9 combines, offering high capacity, improved technology, and reduced ownership costs for enhanced agricultural productivity. Discover these machines today. Read more
ag news farm news case ih combines agricultural technology high capacity
2024-11-07
Corn Market Outlook: Higher Ending Stocks, Steady Demand, and Price Pressure
In its October World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) update, USDA forecasted a roughly 2% increase in total corn supply for the 2024/25 season, contrasting with last year’s levels,... Read more
2024-11-07
Two Ag Committee Incumbents Lose, Many Races Remain Undecided
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees will see changes to membership this upcoming legislative session after at least two incumbent committee members, New York Representative Marcus Molinaro and... Read more
2024-11-07
Updated Estimates of the Production Capacity of U.S. Renewable Diesel Plants Through 2026
Renewable diesel production capacity in the U.S. exploded in recent years, increasing over three billion gallons (farmdoc daily,
March 8, 2023;
March 29, 2023). This had a substantial impact on... Read more