The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-26
County show set to return after pandemic break
Organisers say Elvaston Showground has been transformed to accommodate more than 1,000 animals. Read more
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2022-06-24
Change in Vessel Loading Observation Requirements and Procedures
This Notice supersedes EOD-68 dated May 5, 2000. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has modified the requirements and procedures for Vessel Loading Observation (VLO). Read more
2022-06-24
Farmers need help to plant trees with their crops
A report says the emphasis on expanding forestry has overlooked the opportunity to plant trees on farms. Read more
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2022-06-24
German agriculture minister on Ukraine War and global food
DW's chief political editor Michaela Küfner spoke to Germany's agriculture minister Cem Özdemir about the impact the war in Ukraine is having on the world's food supplies. She asked him what concrete... Read more
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2022-06-23
In pictures: Royal Highland Show returns
The event was cancelled in 2020 and took place behind closed doors last year. Read more
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2022-06-23
I have sleepless nights about how to feed my pigs
Farmer Harriet Ross tells BBC Scotland costs and overheads are getting out of control. Read more
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2022-06-22
Inflation pressures squeezing food producers
Soaring costs are threatening to put some Welsh food producers out of business, farmers warn. Read more
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2022-06-22
'A tray of crickets is a real conversation starter'
Lincolnshire-based firm say crickets might one day replace chicken and beef on supermarket shelves. Read more
2022-06-22
Farmers warn of turkey shortage this Christmas
Producers have struggled with rising costs of raising the birds and a bird flu epidemic. Read more
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2022-06-21
Mental health hubs for farmers launched
Nursing staff with farming backgrounds are providing mental health support at the hubs. Read more
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2022-06-21
India: Record heat wave sparks wheat export ban
International controversy has followed India’s announcement of a wheat export ban, compounding the global shortage during the war in leading producer Ukraine. Indian officials have cited declining... Read more
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2022-06-20
Philippines: President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. names himself agriculture minister
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has given himself the agriculture secretary position ahead of taking his presidential office, amid prohibitively high global prices. The Philippines is heavily reliant on... Read more
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