The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-10-19
Fears of festive turkey shortage as bird flu hits
Strict biosecurity measures are in place on poultry farms in a bid to stop the virus spreading. Read more
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2022-10-17
USDA Scientists Collaborate with Partners to Address Soil Moisture Challenges on Farms
The topic of soil moisture is not a new thing to
Michael Cosh. He grew up on a dairy farm in northern New Jersey and understood at an early age that knowing the amount of surface soil moisture was... Read more
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2022-10-17
Anti-Bird flu measures in place across Great Britain
Bird keepers in England, Scotland and Wales must implement biosecurity measures, the government says Read more
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2022-10-17
Looking Ahead to More Resilient, Equitable Food Systems
“We need to have ample research budgets in the food and agriculture sector...to ensure that we can feed a hungry world.” - Secretary Dan Glickman. Read more
2022-10-14
Why are Kenyan farmers turning to social media?
Kenyan farmers are turning to social media platforms to increase their knowledge of farming and boost their incomes. Read more
2022-10-14
Why Are Food Systems Folks Fighting Against Animal Welfare?
Promoting better livestock practices is about improving animal health, but it's also about much more. Read more
2022-10-13
Eurochocolate Brings Global Perspectives to Local Traditions
Eurochocolate brings together chocolate producers from 11 countries to the annual festival. Read more
2022-10-12
Thrips Show Promise in Controlling the Invasive Brazilian Peppertree in Florida
Brazilian peppertree thrips (
Pseudophilothrips ichini) showed promise as biological control agents for invasive Brazilian peppertree populations in Florida according to a
recent study published in... Read more
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2022-10-12
Women farmers and fishers share experiences
Women in the island's farming and fishing industries say they are still fighting for representation. Read more
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2022-10-12
How India Can Plan for a Resilient National Food System
India has the will and capacity to mitigate the worst impacts of the global food crisis. Here's what needs to change. Read more
2022-10-11
NZ proposes taxing cow burps to reduce emissions
The plan has angered some in the agricultural sector, who say it will result in many farms closing. Read more
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2022-10-11
Children 'roll up their sleeves' at Farmwise Devon
Schoolchildren meet members of the farming community to learn about where food comes from. Read more
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