The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-08-08
In pictures: Drought hits Europe's rivers and crops
Weeks of baking heat have caused big problems for Europe's food producers and river traffic. Read more
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2022-08-06
Innovation takes ovens to new heights
Despite existence for millenia, ovens keep transforming and improving Cooked food has been a part of our civilization for thousands of years. Throughout the ... Read more
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2022-08-05
USDA Publishes Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Proposed Rule
Comment Period Open for 60 Days from Publication Read more
2022-08-05
Crops 'dying on their feet' in dry weather
Trees are shedding their leaves, crops are dying and berries drying up, says a Norfolk farmer. Read more
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2022-08-04
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Nevada
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Nevada under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative... Read more
2022-08-04
Bid to protect walkers from bull on cow attack path
Fencing will be installed on a path in the Pentland Hills after safety fears were raised over a bull. Read more
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2022-08-03
USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty Programming with Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe to purchase and distribute... Read more
2022-08-03
Researchers Enlist Sturdy Yeast to Help Make Cost-Effective Ethanol
Yeasts play a key role in converting ("fermenting") sugars from plants into ethanol fuel. But not all yeasts are created equal. Some are better fermenters than others because they can tolerate the... Read more
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2022-08-03
Cattle exports at standstill post-Brexit - breeder
Dorset farm says lack of border control posts to check animals entering Europe has cost it £150,000. Read more
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2022-08-02
USDA Announces Plant Variety Protection Board Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 14 members to serve on the Plant Variety Protection Board. The newly appointed members will serve two-year terms. Terms run... Read more
2022-08-02
Oregon State University Berry Authority Bernadine Strik Presents the 2022 ARS B.Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture
"Increased Organic Production of Berry Crops—an Example of Impactful Research, Extension, and Teaching at a Land Grant Institution" is the title of Bernadine C. Strik's 2022 ARS B.Y. Morrison... Read more
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2022-08-02
Sheep horns painted green as thefts rise
Farmer Neil Cole packs a paintbrush in the battle against rising rural crime. Read more
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