The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-07
Trucking Wages Continue to Rise Despite Challenging Freight Economy: American Trucking Associations
Truckload drivers earned a median annual amount of $76,420 in 2023, a 10% increase over the previous two years. Read more
professional development retention
2024-09-06
Surge in 'Turkey's granary' sinkholes imperils agriculture
Over 2,600 sinkholes in Turkey's Konya Plain are threatening agriculture and residential areas, driven by drought and excessive water use. Read more
2024-09-06
New Dutch coalition is scrapping a successful nature restoration plan
There are concerns on what the new coalition’s plans will be for nature and the environment in the Netherlands. Read more
2024-09-06
Why Younger Generation is Taking Interest in Farming
The farming industry will continue to transform, especially as technology makes farm fresh, sustainable foods more accessible. Read more
sustainability agriculture
2024-09-06
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout
'With this victory in hand we are walking in the right direction toward reparative justice.' Read more
2024-09-05
Reforming the CAP? How the EU sees the future of its agriculture
Changing the rules on subsidising farmers is at the heart of a 100-page report on the future of agriculture set to feed a vision document due in the first 100 days of the Commission President Ursula... Read more
2024-09-05
How Cutting Supply Chain Costs Can Make Food Processing More Profitable
The key to building an efficient supply chain is to create a strategy, from the C-suite to the production floor. Read more
software & technology software solutions
2024-09-05
Gather AI Hires New Head of Marketing
Personnel updates sees new appointments at CalAmp, Finnair and more. Read more
professional development hiring
2024-09-05
Africa’s New Plan to Revitalize Vegetable Biodiversity
The African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan aims to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the climate crisis. Read more
2024-09-04
Steam-treated seeds are bringing chemical-free farming to Sweden
Following success in Sweden and Norway, the creator of ThermoSeed now aims to take over Asia. Read more
2024-09-04
Drought-hit Mediterranean countries to invest in water-saving tech
Solar power, smart irrigation and weather-resistant crops are among the proposals to protect farmers and food security. Read more
2024-09-04
Von der Leyen urged to overhaul CAP in reform of EU food policy
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has been urged to open a new chapter in EU food policy and overhaul the current CAP system in the process following recommendations of a reflection group. Read more