The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-09-05
Swiss cheesemakers struggle to find diary workers
Ever dreamed of working summers tending cows and making cheese high up in the Swiss Alps? It seems many Germans do. As fewer Swiss chose to work on high Alpine pastures, German diary workers are... Read more
society switzerland
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
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7.3 Billion in Clean Energy Investments from the Investing in America Agenda, Largest Investment in Rural Electrification Since the New Deal
During a visit to Wisconsin today, President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack will announce more than $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric cooperatives... Read more
2024-09-05
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on ERS’ 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement following the release of the Economic Research Service’s 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast: “Today’s farm sector income forecast... Read more
2024-09-04
Drought threatens livestock and livelihoods in Serbia
This summer, scorching temperatures and a lack of rain are creating serious challenges across Serbia. After the death of livestock on a mountain in the southeast of the country, farmers are struggling... Read more
climate serbia
2024-09-04
Swiss cheesemakers struggle finding workers on high pastures
Ever dreamt of working summers tending cows and making cheese high up in the Swiss Alps? It seems many Germans do. As fewer Swiss chose to work on high Alpine pastures, German diary workers are... Read more
society switzerland
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