The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-08-25
Covid woodland memorial plans scaled back
The scheme to plant 60,000 trees sparked fears valuable farmland could be lost. Read more
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2022-08-25
Potatoes 'half the size of usual' amid drought
Farmer Andrew Mitchell says even rain at this point may cause his produce more harm than good. Read more
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2022-08-24
Farm evictions 'heartbreaking' say tenants
Eleven households are facing eviction after new landlords Cranswick Country Foods took ownership. Read more
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2022-08-24
Vaulted rooms and frescoes: Rural estate found in Israel
Gold, wineries and sunken cities: An agricultural estate In Israel from the early Islamic period joins the list of recent archaeological finds. Read more
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2022-08-23
USDA Research Facility in Lubbock Commemorates Over 20 Years of Contributions to the Livestock Industry
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service, Livestock Issues Research Unit, held today an open house event to commemorate 23 years of accomplished research and contributions to the beef, dairy, and... Read more
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2022-08-20
Moy Park profits fall by 60% due to cost increases
The NI-based poultry producer says the sector is facing higher feed, energy and labour costs. Read more
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2022-08-20
Netherlands: Drought in the land of dikes
The Netherlands is normally one of the wettest countries in Europe. But this summer, it's also battling a prolonged drought and water shortages. With a third of its land below sea level, the... Read more
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2022-08-18
Wildflower meadow grows out of former farmland
A 100-acre former farmland site near Ivybridge in Devon is planted with a range of wild flowers. Read more
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2022-08-18
Why we need to get used to wonky vegetables
Our produce is likely to be smaller, odd-looking, or even leathery after the hot, dry weather. Read more
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2022-08-15
Peanut Skins: More than Meets the Eye
America's fondness for peanuts accounts for
65 percent of all U.S. nut consumption. Per person, that equates to nearly 8 pounds of goobers annually. Read more
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2022-08-15
In pictures: Peebles agricultural show
The agricultural show season is in full swing across Scotland with one of the latest in the Borders. Read more
2022-08-15
US farmers worry about expensive fertilizers
Famers in the US face big problems getting their hands on enough affordable traditional fertilizers that usually come from Russia and Belarus. Read more
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