The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-06
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health – It is almost here!
It’s official! The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health will be on September 28th – the first of its kind in over 50 years. Read more
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2022-09-04
Rare horse breed celebrated at visitor farm
An event that aims to encourage the preservation of a heavy horse breed returns after 10 years. Read more
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2022-09-03
County Show returns after two-year pandemic break
Up to 60,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event showcasing all things agricultural. Read more
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2022-09-02
'We talk to plants, they tell us if they are happy'
Agri-tech company Gardin uses sensors and artificial intelligence to see how well crops are growing. Read more
2022-09-02
Crews tackle haystack fire visible from the M11
Fire crews from Cambridgeshire and Essex are called to a field fire just after midnight. Read more
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2022-09-02
River pollution solution trialled on dairy farm
Animal slurry is processed into solid fertilizer and clean water, cutting spills and farmer's bills. Read more
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2022-09-02
European ploughing contest arrives in Ballykelly
The village will host the 37th edition of the European Ploughing Championships. Read more
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2022-09-02
'Euro Ploughing Championships a huge deal for NI'
Ploughmen and ploughwomen from across Europe have rolled into Ballykelly for the competition this weekend. Read more
2022-09-02
Census of Agriculture Collects Thousands of Data Points Critical to U.S. Ag
This November, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will begin mailing the 2022 Census of Agriculture to all known ag producers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico to gather information... Read more
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2022-09-02
Ensuring Equal Access to Food Assistance is Our Responsibility
Discrimination in any form is unacceptable, and we cannot allow it to prevent a hungry person from getting the food they need. At USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), we work to ensure that all... Read more
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2022-09-01
Most NI farmers to receive direct payments early
Edwin Poots says 23,208 farmers will get the annual payments six weeks early because of Brexit. Read more
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2022-09-01
Backpacker who became an accidental outback cook
UK woman Ellie Daborn cooks for 41 people on an Australian property that's 400km from any shop. Read more