The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-03
Sri Lanka's 'organic' move has failed 03.05.2022
When Sri Lanka banned chemical fertilizers a year and a half ago, the government said it was part of an effort to make the country a global leader in the production of organic food.. the real reason:... Read more
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2022-05-02
Why farm moms who always put themselves last shouldn’t
Moms (especially farm moms) tend to put themselves last, but is that always what’s best? Toss the guilt to the curb and treat yourself. Read more
2022-05-02
USDA Scientist Named Finalist for Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Excellence in Water Quality Research
Mark Williams, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist, today was named a finalist for a Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in recognition of his pioneering research to protect water... Read more
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2022-05-01
Free-range eggs return as hens let back outside
People can again buy free-range eggs after measures to control a bird flu outbreak were relaxed. Read more
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2022-04-30
Record temperatures hit India's farmers 30.04.2022
Large parts of India have been hit by an early heat wave, threatening the country's wheat harvest. The global wheat market is already under pressure because of the war in Ukraine. This will likely... Read more
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2022-04-28
More Endangered Species Act agricultural chemical reviews are on the way
Without an ESA review, ag chemicals are vulnerable to loss via court action, says an EPA official. Read more
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2022-04-28
Egg shortage warning as chicken feed price doubles
The shortage will be "desperate" by Christmas if things do not change, one farmer says. Read more
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2022-04-27
Ballymena market gets two notices in six months
It says it has been informed of issues relating to overnight accommodation and feed for sheep. Read more
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2022-04-27
Turning the tide on land degradation 27.04.2022
Human activity has led to widespread land degradation and put our very survival as a species at risk. But by reversing course, we can tackle climate change and biodiversity loss — and make a better... Read more
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2022-04-26
VariMax, Climate FieldView partner to bring farmers real-time, data-driven tools
By selecting from their FieldView account, farmers can now access variable and average flat rate nitrogen and irrigation recommendations on the VariMax system. Read more
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2022-04-26
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are looking to beef up your salad—not with complementary slices of tender chicken, steak or other meat but rather new, improved varieties of carrot and... Read more
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2022-04-26
Farmers in Nigeria feel the effects of war in Ukraine 26.04.2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is also being felt by farmers in Africa. Plants need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in their fertilizer. Russia is a top supplier of all three. The conflict is... Read more
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