The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-03
Sri Lanka's Tamil tea pickers struggle for rights
The hill country Tamils in Sri Lanka, workers who have shaped the nation's tea industry for centuries, continue to live on the margins. Despite their invaluable contributions, they face ongoing... Read more
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2024-11-03
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
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2024-11-03
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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2024-11-03
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
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2024-11-03
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
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2024-11-02
Wolves vs. farmers: An ongoing battle in Spain
Castile and Leon is home to western Europe’s largest wolf population and the wolves are putting livestock at risk. Farmers want wolf culling but EU rules on hunting them are stringent. Read more
society spain
2024-11-01
USDA Scientist Recognized for Transforming Food Safety Systems and Protecting the World’s Food Supply
USDA scientist
Joseph Capobianco, a research engineer for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has received a 2022
Arthur S. Flemming Award for his innovative research that enhances the... Read more
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2024-11-01
Bills C-244 and C-294 have been adopted
The passing of the amendments to the Copyright Act is being seen as a step forward in protecting a farmer’s right to repair their own equipment. Read more
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2024-11-01
Other items up for election on Nov. 5
Multiple ballot issues could affect ag industries in individual states Read more
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2024-11-01
Are dry beans and food-grade soybeans right for your farm
Ontario Produces 120,000 acres (6 percent) of North American Dry Bean Acres Read more
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2024-11-01
Why Kernel Weight Matters
Exploring Corn Yield Response to Fungicide Read more
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2024-11-01
Caterpillar graders take top spot at equipment auction
A Case IH combine also squeaked into the top five Read more
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