The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-21
Young farmer uses social media to encourage safety
Figures reveal agriculture continues to have the poorest safety record. Read more
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2022-07-20
Ex-banker among farming's new crop
The Royal Welsh Show tries to attract "new blood" to show farming is not just for older men. Read more
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2022-07-20
The young farmers trying to change Wales' future
Eighteen young farmers will attempt to tackle the challenges facing the industry in Wales. Read more
2022-07-20
Heatwave to push up price of chips, say farmers
One Yorkshire farmer says the next potato harvest looks "horrendous", with crop yield much reduced. Read more
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2022-07-19
Will rising prices mean people grow their own veg?
Rising prices for fruit and vegetables could mean more farm jobs and more people growing their own. Read more
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2022-07-18
July Issue of ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Released
Agricultural Research Service scientists are helping to enhance the abilities of regulatory agencies to trace
Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria back to their source during foodborne outbreaks by... Read more
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2022-07-18
Help farmers facing inflation 'tempest'
The Farmers Union of Wales wants more aid for farmers facing dramatic increases in input costs. Read more
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2022-07-18
African Union urges farmers to boost food production
The African Union has called on farmers in Africa to boost agricultural production amid a worsening drought in the Horn of Africa, rising food insecurity and supply chain disruptions. Read more
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2022-07-18
Can we grow crops that aren't affected by the changing climate?
Will it be possible to feed the planet in a warmer world? The production of key crops like cereals can be hit hard by heatwaves and droughts. Climate Now meets the scientists attempting to uncover and... Read more
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2022-07-17
German Agriculture Minister Cem Ozdemir says the current coalition inherited a "catastrophic" energy policy from Angela Merkel's government. Berlin is worried that Russian gas supplies may be cut... Read more
2022-07-16
Cornish couple share new farm journey on TikTok
The couple have been documenting the set up of their farm in Redruth. Read more
2022-07-13
Grain trapped in Ukraine could spark global food crisis
Millions of tons of grain are trapped in Ukraine as a result of Russia's war on the country. The war has caused a surge in food prices, raising concerns over a global food crisis. And Ukrainian... Read more
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