The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-23
Storm season begins in the Delta
Kevin Matthews and Kelly Garrett look to wrap up planting this week as Matt Miles deals with his first wind-event of the season in southeast Arkansas. Read more
2022-05-23
Farmers urged to help create 'bee road' meadows
Chris Jerman says the aim is to give bees more food sources to help reverse their decline. Read more
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2022-05-23
Gene-edited tomatoes could soon be sold in England
A bill is to be introduced in Parliament in two days' time to allow the commercial growing of gene-edited crops in England. Read more
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2022-05-22
27 million tons of grain planned for export stuck in Ukraine
If ports remain blocked, a large number of grain producers may go bankrupt because they will be unable to sell grain. Read more
2022-05-22
Moldovan winemakers look to EU after sales to Russia, Ukraine decline
Moldova is Europe's 11th largest wine-producing country, with 3.8% of its territory consisting of vineyards. Read more
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2022-05-20
Global food supply chain at risk from hackers
The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of food and farming systems. Read more
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2022-05-19
Wheat Tour Day 2: 37 bushels per acre
Second day of winter wheat tour finds ranges from 0 to 100 bushels per acre. Read more
2022-05-19
Wheat Tour Wrap: 39.7 bushels per acre
The 2022 Kansas wheat crop is projected to average 39.7 bushels per acre – down 19 bushels per acre from 2021. Read more
2022-05-19
Belgian farmers struggle as drought and rising costs hit
An unusually dry spring has meant crop yields are so far much lower this year. Read more
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2022-05-18
Wheat Tour participants estimate 39.5 bushel crop in northern Kansas
Day 1 of the 2022 Winter Wheat Tour surveyed 248 fields in central and western Kansas. This could be some of the state’s best wheat. Read more
2022-05-18
Climate FieldView, RCIS partner to simplify crop insurance reporting
RCIS has a network of about 3,600 agents and does business across all 50 states. Read more
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2022-05-18
Davey calls for financial help for British farmers
British farmers are the best in the world and could play a "big part" in tackling the cost of living crisis, says Sir Ed Davey. Read more