The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-04-04
"Candles" preserve Saint-Emilion vines as cold spell hits France
In the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, French winegrowers are lighting "candles", or using windmills and helicopters, in order to fight against the cold that hit many agricultural regions on Sunday... Read more
2022-04-01
West Africa faces mixed food security impacts from the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Rising global market prices pose the most serious threat. Read more
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2022-03-31
Why is Turkey being given a green loan of €300 million?
Turkey is the fastest growing OECD economy with rapidly increasing greenhouse gas emissions, but a green loan could make a big difference to the environment. Read more
WORLD BANK AGRICULTURE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TURKEY RENEWABLE ENERGY FOSSIL FUELS
2022-03-30
Iowa ag secretary: Deadly bird flu 'could get worse'
“You can see a scenario where this could get worse as we go through the spring,” Mike Naig, the state’s secretary of agriculture, said Tuesday. Read more
2022-03-29
If you sell direct-to-consumer check out Value Added Producer Grants
ChopLocal and Stewards Unlimited are hosting a webinar regarding USDA’s Value Added Producer Grant on Wednesday, March 30. Read more
2022-03-27
Why is climate change being eclipsed by ‘bigger’ news stories?
While the media is busy covering the war in Ukraine, crucial climate reporting is going under the radar. Read more
AGRICULTURE GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE MEDIA VEGANISM RUSSIA'S INVASION OF UKRAINE CLIMATE CRISIS
2022-03-25
Reporter’s Notebook: National Ag Day 2022
Here’s a peek behind the scenes into Natalina Sents Bausch’s coverage of National Ag Day in Washington, D.C. Read more
2022-03-25
Behind the scenes of National Ag Day with John Deere
Chad Passman explains how John Deere brought their tractor, combine, and sprayer to Washington, D.C. for the 2022 National Ag Day celebration. Read more
2022-03-24
Arva Intelligence, GROWERS partner to help ag retailers prepare customers for carbon markets
Partnering with Arva to give customers a place to assist farmers in accessing carbon markets makes a lot of sense, says Steven Valencsin, GROWERS CEO. Read more
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2022-03-23
What is it like to bring farm equipment to Washington D.C.?
What is it like to bring farm equipment to The National Mall in Washington D.C.? Aaron Belanger of AGCO explains what it took to pull off their 2022 National Ag Day display. Read more
2022-03-23
Meet Xaver, the swarm robot concept from Fendt
AGCO senior product manager Rawley Hicks explains the new swarm robot concept from Fendt. Read more
2022-03-23
Strict controls help produce from Fukushima get back on the market
Agriculture was hit hard by the Fukushima nuclear disaster and exports from the area collapsed. 11 years later, thanks to strict safety measures, they've resumed giving a much-needed boost to local... Read more
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