The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-07
USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination, technical assistance, and capacity... Read more
2022-09-07
Nutritionists: The Link to Nutrition Security
They called the next participant; a woman and her child exited the waiting area to meet at my desk. I introduced myself and asked, “How are you doing today?” She reluctantly answered, “good” with... Read more
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2022-09-06
Dutch agriculture minister resigns after farmers kick up a stink
Henk Staghouwer was only in post for nine months. Read more
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2022-09-06
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health – It is almost here!
It’s official! The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health will be on September 28th – the first of its kind in over 50 years. Read more
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2022-09-05
Commission updates goals for sustainable food systems.
The EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission held a press conference to update the public on their healthy diets and sustainable food systems goals. Read more
2022-09-04
Rare horse breed celebrated at visitor farm
An event that aims to encourage the preservation of a heavy horse breed returns after 10 years. Read more
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2022-09-03
County Show returns after two-year pandemic break
Up to 60,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event showcasing all things agricultural. Read more
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2022-09-03
Kenya struggles with drought and food shortages
The devastating drought in the Horn of Africa could worsen as a fifth consecutive rainy season is predicted to fail, leaving 22 million people at risk of starvation. DW's Edith Kimani visited farmers... Read more
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2022-09-03
India: Why are suicides among farmers on the increase?
Financial burdens caused by climate change and government polices have led to a rise in the number of suicides among agricultural workers. Maharashtra state has suffered more than most. Read more
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2022-09-03
Kenyan farmers struggling
The devastating drought in the Horn of Africa could worsen as a fifth consecutive rainy season is predicted to fail, leaving 22 million people at risk of starvation. DW's Edith Kimani visited farmers... Read more
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2022-09-02
'We talk to plants, they tell us if they are happy'
Agri-tech company Gardin uses sensors and artificial intelligence to see how well crops are growing. Read more
2022-09-02
Crews tackle haystack fire visible from the M11
Fire crews from Cambridgeshire and Essex are called to a field fire just after midnight. Read more
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