The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-12
IFPRI Global Food Policy Report 2022: Accelerating food systems transformation to combat climate change
Six policy priorities that can—and should—be implemented now. Read more
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2022-05-11
UAW workers at CNH Industrial striking for higher wages amid inflation
President of UAW Local 807 expects the strike to last three to six months. Read more
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2022-05-10
UPL and AgBiTech partnership to bring new biosolutions to the western United States
UPL will distribute AgBiTech products through its Natural Plant Protection (NPP) business unit. Read more
2022-05-10
Diets High in Fiber Associated with Less Antibiotic Resistance in Gut Bacteria
Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts, according to a study published by Agricultural Research... Read more
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2022-05-10
Animal activists want meat cut from school menus
Animal Rebellion said children were suffering "eco-anxiety", but critics dismissed their claims. Read more
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2022-05-09
Tender, Tasty Edamame Tough on Pests, Disease
Seven new sources of edamame soybeans are now available for use in breeding commercial varieties that can resist insects and disease, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of... Read more
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2022-05-09
Pig farm to close after big rise in feed prices
Peter Woodhall's Shropshire farm produced about 5,000 pigs a year for bacon for a supermarket. Read more
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2022-05-09
Tesco urged by pig farmers to pay more for pork
National Pig Association says 80% of farmers could go out of business without more financial help. Read more
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2022-05-08
County show crowds return after pandemic
Up to 12,000 people are expected to attend the South Suffolk Show, held near Bury St Edmunds. Read more
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2022-05-08
Farming trio complete charity milking marathon
Three young women milked 3,500 cows to raise funds for safer farms and mental health support. Read more
2022-05-07
Ukraine minister: Russia energy embargo needed now
An EU ban on oil and gas from Russia would limit its ability to fight in Ukraine, Sergeii Marchenko says. Read more
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2022-05-06
One of the world’s worst economic collapses, now compounded by the Ukraine crisis: What’s next for Lebanon?
High food prices and shortages pummel an already suffering population. Read more
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