The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-12
Soil Disturbance Reduces Resilience of Rangelands to Climate Change
USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and collaborators from the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment tested how soil disturbance influences the response of U.S. Great Plains... Read more
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2022-09-12
France keen to increase production after mustard supply shortages
Producers are now being offered €2.000 per tonne of mustard seeds, against €900 last year. Read more
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2022-09-12
Todd Corley: USDA Equity Commission’s Change Management “Mad Scientist” with Credible Intentions
While Todd Corley, senior vice president for Inclusion & Sustainability at Carhartt, didn’t begin his career in the change management or diversity and inclusion fields, the Jesuit concept of cura... Read more
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2022-09-10
Queen 'would not want' agriculture event cancelled
Kington Show organisers say their one-day event will be a chance for people to "show their respect." Read more
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2022-09-10
Farm show goes on as Queen was 'keen supporter'
Henley agriculture show to go ahead following death of Queen Elizabeth II. Read more
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2022-09-09
Biden-Harris Administration Now Accepting Applications for $1 Billion Rural High-Speed Internet Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is now accepting applications for ReConnect Program loans and grants to expand access to high-speed internet for... Read more
2022-09-08
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on 2022 Public Charge Final Rule
- “Today's release of the 2022 Public Charge Final Rule by the Biden-Harris Administration and Department of Homeland Security represents an important step towards ensuring all those who are eligible... Read more
2022-09-08
Four Ways to Nourish More Children through School Meals
Over the last two years, we’ve experienced major disruptions in the world of school meals – new realities stemming from pandemic-related school closures and supply chain disruptions which have... Read more
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2022-09-07
Couple win court case over Broads water abstraction
A couple says wildlife is are under threat and invoke an EU directive to win a High Court case. Read more
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2022-09-07
Tens of thousands expected at county show
The event held at Crooklands near Kendal celebrates Cumbria's agricultural economy. Read more
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2022-09-07
New Green Man site will support farmers, boss says
Festival owner says she plans to help young people into farming after criticism of the purchase. Read more
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2022-09-07
African leaders demand action on ‘broken promises’ at climate summit
Four EU countries pledged €55 million to the flagship Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program but the funding gap remains wide and key decision-makers were absent. Read more
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