The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-24
Making cash transfers more effective in reducing intimate partner violence
A new phase in understanding how such programs can empower women. Read more
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2022-06-23
In pictures: Royal Highland Show returns
The event was cancelled in 2020 and took place behind closed doors last year. Read more
Edinburgh Agriculture Livestock
2022-06-23
I have sleepless nights about how to feed my pigs
Farmer Harriet Ross tells BBC Scotland costs and overheads are getting out of control. Read more
Agriculture Scotland business Newburgh
2022-06-23
Why are thousands of Dutch people against important emissions targets?
"We are food producers, not pollution producers," say farmers. Read more
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2022-06-22
Inflation pressures squeezing food producers
Soaring costs are threatening to put some Welsh food producers out of business, farmers warn. Read more
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2022-06-22
'A tray of crickets is a real conversation starter'
Lincolnshire-based firm say crickets might one day replace chicken and beef on supermarket shelves. Read more
2022-06-22
Farmers warn of turkey shortage this Christmas
Producers have struggled with rising costs of raising the birds and a bird flu epidemic. Read more
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2022-06-21
Mental health hubs for farmers launched
Nursing staff with farming backgrounds are providing mental health support at the hubs. Read more
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2022-06-21
How ladybugs and disease-fighting microbes can help reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint
Benefits of scaling up integrated pest management. Read more
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2022-06-18
Farmer loses £50,000 over shortage of workers
Andy Allen could not get enough labour to pick asparagus and says it has cost him £50,000. Read more
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2022-06-17
Robot farming: 'Something none of us have seen'
Farms in Shropshire are using robots to plant, maintain and weed crops after a worker shortage. Read more
2022-06-16
How India could become a 'mushroom superpower'
Changing tastes mean mushroom entrepreneurs are only just getting started. Read more
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