The latest news from the agricultural sector
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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2022-05-09
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
Ready, Steady, Mow! British lawnmower racing season gets underway
The cream of the British lawnmower racing crop assembled in the Surrey village of Lingfield on Sunday for the start of a new season. Read more
2022-05-09
Ready, Steady, Mow! British lawnmower racing season gets underway
The cream of the British lawnmower racing crop assembled in the Surrey village of Lingfield on Sunday for the start of a new season. Read more
2022-05-08
Ukrainian farmers export their harvest via Romania
Neighbouring countries are updating their port infrastructure to help with international exports, while Ukrainian farmers call the bomb squad to defuse undetonated explosives. Read more
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2022-05-06
How war is hitting Ukraine's farmers and menacing world food supplies
Nearly 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukraine and unable to leave the country. 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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2022-05-03
UPL to partner with Kimitec to commercialize North American biostimulant products
Kimitec is a Spanish multinational biotechnology company that commercializes agricultural biopesticides, biostimulants, prebiotics, and probiotics. Read more
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2022-05-03
UAW members at CNH Industrial in Wisconsin and Iowa vote to strike
Workers are on strike for improved standard of living, retirement benefits, and a better work environment. Read more
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2022-05-03
The impact of the Ukraine crisis on the global vegetable oil market
High prices and supply issues hit an important global food item. Read more
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2022-05-02
Why farm moms who always put themselves last shouldn’t
Moms (especially farm moms) tend to put themselves last, but is that always what’s best? Toss the guilt to the curb and treat yourself. Read more