The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-18
Wheat Tour participants estimate 39.5 bushel crop in northern Kansas
Day 1 of the 2022 Winter Wheat Tour surveyed 248 fields in central and western Kansas. This could be some of the state’s best wheat. Read more
2022-05-18
Climate FieldView, RCIS partner to simplify crop insurance reporting
RCIS has a network of about 3,600 agents and does business across all 50 states. Read more
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2022-05-18
Davey calls for financial help for British farmers
British farmers are the best in the world and could play a "big part" in tackling the cost of living crisis, says Sir Ed Davey. Read more
2022-05-17
Syngenta Seedcare launches Victrato, a new seed treatment
Victrato contains Tymirium technology, a high-performance, low-dose active ingredient innovation, say Syngenta officials. Read more
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2022-05-17
Tesco gives £6.6m to pig producers following plea
The move follows a public letter to the supermarket giant claiming farmers would go out of business. Read more
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2022-05-17
Farm machinery exacting heavy toll on soil - study
Massive tractors and combine harvesters could be having a lasting impact on soil, a study suggests. Read more
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2022-05-17
First Minister's Questions: As it happened on 17 May
Mark Drakeford faces questions on food security, civil service jobs and child safeguarding, among other matters. Read more
2022-05-16
New hybrid fungicide offers expanded disease control
Summit Agro USA announces Regev HBX for soybean, rice, and pecan crops. Read more
2022-05-16
Corn and soybean planting begins in South Dakota
In South Dakota Lee Lubbers takes advantage of moisture to start planting his corn and soybeans. Chad Henderson hopes for a rain to sustain his knee-high corn. Read more
2022-05-16
Specialty Crop Could Get Bacteria Boost
Quinoa (pronounced "KEEN-wah") is increasingly popular as a high-protein, slightly nutty flavored grain-like seed that can be made into flour for bread and pasta, used in soups and cereal, eaten as... Read more
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2022-05-16
Daughters of the soil: The value of women in agriculture
A new portrait exhibition features female farmers across Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. Read more
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2022-05-16
'We need to be more of an international community'
Sabrina Dhowre Elba visits Somalia and Kenya on behalf of the International Fund for Agricultural Development. Read more