The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-11
How the Ukraine war is changing farmers' crops
The war in Ukraine has made wheat farming and export difficult. So local farmers are turning to oil-producing plants instead. The government plans to build an innovative pipeline into Poland to help... Read more
food security ukraine global food supply food and agriculture agriculture
2022-09-10
How the Russian invasion is changing Ukrainian farmers' crops
War has made wheat farming and export difficult. So local farmers are turning to oil-producing plants instead. Their government plans to build an innovative pipeline into Poland to help them. Read more
ukrainian grain agriculture vegetable oil oil plants vegetable oil pipeline ukraine ukraine war
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
USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes under the Local Food... Read more
2022-09-08
Honey Industry Votes to Continue the Research and Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that U.S. honey first handlers and importers have approved continuing the National Honey Board research... Read more
2022-09-08
How the coronavirus is harming Ghana's economy
In Ghana, infection numbers aren't a major issue at the moment. However, the country is struggling with the economic fallout from the pandemic. The impact on the agricultural sector has put the... Read more
ghana africa agriculture pandemic coronavirus covid-19 farmers
2022-09-08
In Ghana, mobile apps help smallholder farmers get fairer prices
Newly-developed farming apps have brought relief to farmers in Ghana who struggle to access fair market prices. Developers hope the apps will soon also be used on a wider scale to tackle food... Read more
food security ghana farmers small-scale farmers tech apps mobile apps technology food agriculture farming
2022-09-08
Beijing steps up the charm offensive in Africa
China has removed tariffs on 98% of goods imported from nine of Africa's poorest countries. The move benefits China's image, but has little economic impact; experts say. Read more
trade africa global food supply food and agriculture
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
food and nutrition food and nutrition service fns nutrition children school meals
2022-09-07
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Minnesota
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Minnesota under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more
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