The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-19
Will rising prices mean people grow their own veg?
Rising prices for fruit and vegetables could mean more farm jobs and more people growing their own. Read more
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2022-07-18
July Issue of ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Released
Agricultural Research Service scientists are helping to enhance the abilities of regulatory agencies to trace
Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria back to their source during foodborne outbreaks by... Read more
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2022-07-18
Help farmers facing inflation 'tempest'
The Farmers Union of Wales wants more aid for farmers facing dramatic increases in input costs. Read more
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2022-07-18
African Union urges farmers to boost food production
The African Union has called on farmers in Africa to boost agricultural production amid a worsening drought in the Horn of Africa, rising food insecurity and supply chain disruptions. Read more
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2022-07-18
Can we grow crops that aren't affected by the changing climate?
Will it be possible to feed the planet in a warmer world? The production of key crops like cereals can be hit hard by heatwaves and droughts. Climate Now meets the scientists attempting to uncover and... Read more
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2022-07-17
German Agriculture Minister Cem Ozdemir says the current coalition inherited a "catastrophic" energy policy from Angela Merkel's government. Berlin is worried that Russian gas supplies may be cut... Read more
2022-07-16
Cornish couple share new farm journey on TikTok
The couple have been documenting the set up of their farm in Redruth. Read more
2022-07-14
USDA Announces Options in Certifying AMS Livestock and Poultry Commodity Products
To provide greater flexibility to contractors that supply food for Federal nutrition assistance programs, including many small businesses, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural... Read more
2022-07-13
Grain trapped in Ukraine could spark global food crisis
Millions of tons of grain are trapped in Ukraine as a result of Russia's war on the country. The war has caused a surge in food prices, raising concerns over a global food crisis. And Ukrainian... Read more
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2022-07-13
Dutch farmers angry over new livestock emissions targets
In the Netherlands, government plans to slash nitrogen emissions 50% by the end of the decade have sparked backlash from angry farmers. Yet the country's intensive animal farming practices come at a... Read more
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2022-07-12
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Alaska/Pacific Seafood products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Alaska/Pacific Seafood Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Potential materials may... Read more
2022-07-12
Crowds predicted for sell-out Great Yorkshire Show
Organisers are expecting almost 140,000 visitors during the four-day event in Harrogate. Read more
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