The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-14
The longest river in Italy is drying up: How will locals survive?
The mighty Po River nourishes a vast area of northern Italy, but climate change is causing a devastating drought. Read more
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2022-05-14
Extinction Rebellion activists target Monsanto offices in Buenos Aires
Extinction Rebellion activists protest in front of Monsanto's headquarters in Buenos Aires, against the use of agrochemicals in Argentina's crops. Read more
2022-05-12
Brussels aims to circumvent Moscow's blockade of Ukrainian ports
It wants to help Kyiv export crucial goods like grain to help soften the blow to the global economy. Read more
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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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2022-05-09
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