The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-25
Shocking rise in toxic pesticides on European fruit, says study
Is the fruit and veg you’re buying laced with cancer causing chemicals? Read more
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2022-05-24
Ukrainian tractor driver killed while spraying
Because mines are masked, it is impossible to tell if fields are mined without special equipment. Read more
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2022-05-24
Cross-border dispute over gene-edited crops
The UK government has asked Scotland to reconsider gene-edited crops but Scotland wants to stick to EU standards. Read more
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2022-05-24
Genetically modified tomatoes contain more vitamin D, say scientists
Low vitamin D levels affect roughly 1 billion people. Could this be the solution? Read more
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2022-05-23
Storm season begins in the Delta
Kevin Matthews and Kelly Garrett look to wrap up planting this week as Matt Miles deals with his first wind-event of the season in southeast Arkansas. Read more
2022-05-23
Farmers urged to help create 'bee road' meadows
Chris Jerman says the aim is to give bees more food sources to help reverse their decline. Read more
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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
27 million tons of grain planned for export stuck in Ukraine
If ports remain blocked, a large number of grain producers may go bankrupt because they will be unable to sell grain. Read more
2022-05-22
Moldovan winemakers look to EU after sales to Russia, Ukraine decline
Moldova is Europe's 11th largest wine-producing country, with 3.8% of its territory consisting of vineyards. 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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2022-05-19
Wheat Tour Day 2: 37 bushels per acre
Second day of winter wheat tour finds ranges from 0 to 100 bushels per acre. Read more
2022-05-19
Wheat Tour Wrap: 39.7 bushels per acre
The 2022 Kansas wheat crop is projected to average 39.7 bushels per acre – down 19 bushels per acre from 2021. Read more