The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-23
Gene-edited tomatoes could soon be sold in England
A bill is to be introduced in Parliament in two days' time to allow the commercial growing of gene-edited crops in England. Read more
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2022-05-22
Russian invasion prevents Ukrainian agricultural work 22.05.2022
With fighting raging in large parts of Ukraine's fertile farmlands, the Russian invasion is preventing Ukrainian farmers from harvesting their fields - and sowing the seeds of next year's crop. Read more
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2022-05-20
Global food supply chain at risk from hackers
The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of food and farming systems. Read more
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2022-05-18
Davey calls for financial help for British farmers
British farmers are the best in the world and could play a "big part" in tackling the cost of living crisis, says Sir Ed Davey. Read more
2022-05-17
Tesco gives £6.6m to pig producers following plea
The move follows a public letter to the supermarket giant claiming farmers would go out of business. Read more
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2022-05-17
Farm machinery exacting heavy toll on soil - study
Massive tractors and combine harvesters could be having a lasting impact on soil, a study suggests. Read more
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2022-05-17
First Minister's Questions: As it happened on 17 May
Mark Drakeford faces questions on food security, civil service jobs and child safeguarding, among other matters. Read more
2022-05-16
Specialty Crop Could Get Bacteria Boost
Quinoa (pronounced "KEEN-wah") is increasingly popular as a high-protein, slightly nutty flavored grain-like seed that can be made into flour for bread and pasta, used in soups and cereal, eaten as... Read more
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2022-05-16
Daughters of the soil: The value of women in agriculture
A new portrait exhibition features female farmers across Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. Read more
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2022-05-16
'We need to be more of an international community'
Sabrina Dhowre Elba visits Somalia and Kenya on behalf of the International Fund for Agricultural Development. Read more
2022-05-14
India bans wheat exports amid severe heat wave 14.05.2022
India cited threats to food security and rising prices as reasons behind the policy U-turn. Global buyers had turned to India for wheat supplies after Russia's war on Ukraine disrupted agriculture... Read more
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2022-05-13
Can even more severe food shortages be avoided? 13.05.2022
German agriculture expert Sebastian Hess looks at the impact of the war in Ukraine on global food markets as huge amounts of wheat cannot be transported out of the country. Read more
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