The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-29
USDA Introduces Resources on Urban Agriculture for Farmers, Non-profits, and Planners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) in partnership with the
Cornell Small Farms Program and Rooted has developed the Promise of Urban Agriculture courses... Read more
2024-07-28
India: Helping farmers avoid bad onions
Onions are a staple of many Indian dishes. Fluctuating prices have angered farmers and consumers – leading to protests and even political upheaval. Could improved storage help stabilize this volatile... Read more
nature and environment india
2024-07-25
U.S. Warehouse Act Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report Now Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Warehouse and Commodity Management Division (WCMD) published the United States Warehouse Act (USWA) Fiscal Year 2023... Read more
2024-07-25
AI helps shrimp farming go sustainable
A shrimp farm in Singapore is using AI to help harvest more sustainably. Every watt of energy, every drop of water, every gram of food is optimized used to achieve more with less — all with the help... Read more
business singapore
2024-07-25
Germany: Why are young people shunning farming?
As farmers age, a critical question looms over German farms. Who will grow the food? While seasoned farmers face retirement, the youth is turning away from agriculture, citing bad wages and a lack of... Read more
food security germany
2024-07-24
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Purchase of Various Dairy and Poultry Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase the following commercially available Dairy and Poultry products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more
2024-07-24
A two-fold solution for Ladakh farmers facing water scarcity
Farmers in the Himalayan region of Ladakh are facing a water crisis. The desert area relies heavily on glacial meltwater, but the ice masses are shrinking. A local initiative is combining technology... Read more
nature and environment india
2024-07-24
Ghana Disaster Youth Brigades aid Indigenous communities
Many in Ghana's Indigenous communities are focused on appeasing spirits to combat climate change. But Youth Brigades are helping to educate locals on what practices they can adopt and behaviors they... Read more
climate ghana
2024-07-23
USDA Files Action Against Smile Onion 7 Inc. in Maryland for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Smile Onion 7 Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee From Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Cites United Vegetable Produce Inc. in New York for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on United Vegetable Produce Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions... Read more
2024-07-23
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Wahoo Livestock Sales LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Wahoo Livestock Sales LLC, Wahoo, Neb., on July 17, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S)... Read more