The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-05
'Camo-cropping' colour trial to fool hungry beasties
The patchwork "camo-cropping" is developed to attempt find natural alternatives to pesticides. Read more
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2022-07-05
Drought emergency declared in northern Italy
The drought is threatening more than 30% of Italy's farm produce, an agricultural union warns. Read more
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2022-07-01
Climate Now: How can we feed the world with a warming planet?
As climate change alters our weather systems, how can the agricultural industry adapt to a warming world? Read more
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2022-07-01
Wine and Rum: Angolan producers thrive domestically and eye up the global market
With a soil and climate that allow two harvests a year, Angola’s Velho do Bero vineyard in Namibe Province is an example of how growers are meeting demand on the domestic market. In Benguela Province,... Read more
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2022-06-30
USDA Proposed Changes to Florida Citrus Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed amendments to the Florida citrus marketing order. As recommended by the Florida Citrus Administrative Committee, changes would... Read more
2022-06-30
'The price of fertiliser is absolutely bonkers'
Farmers in Suffolk say the rising costs of fuel, feed and fertiliser are damaging the industry. Read more
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2022-06-30
Young Farmers reaches milestone membership figures
More than 1,800 young farmers are part of the group, which is marking its 90th anniversary. Read more
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2022-06-30
Farming industry struggling with rising costs
More than 3% of South West farmers have left their jobs in the past six months due to rising costs. Read more
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2022-06-29
USDA Establishes Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages of Scotch and Native Spearmint Oil produced in the Far West for the 2022-2023 Marketing Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a final rule on salable quantities of Scotch and Native spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah. The... Read more
2022-06-29
Farmers cut food production as costs soar
Soaring costs are forcing farmers to cut back on food and milk production. Read more
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2022-06-29
Thousands due to return to Royal Norfolk Show
The Covid-hit show is back for the first time in three years - with Princess Anne the royal guest. Read more
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2022-06-29
Interactive: Compare satellite images to see extent of Italy's drought
The Po River valley in northern Italy is in the grip of its worst drought for 70 years. These pictures help show just how bad it has become. Read more
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