The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-03-12
Farmers fear support of those with 'hidden agendas'
Welsh farmers are concerned their recent protests are being "used" to further "other agendas". Read more
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2024-03-11
Lamb virus causing deformed births in 'worst year'
Sheep farmers are calling for more support against a virus, causing baby lambs to be born deformed. Read more
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2024-03-08
Tyrone GAA boss appointed as new chief vet
Brian Dooher is joint manager of the Tyrone senior football team and was previously deputy chief vet. Read more
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2024-03-06
Farmers place thousands of wellies outside Senedd
They represent the number of job losses farmers claim a Welsh government scheme will cause. Read more
2024-03-06
Discounted vehicle tracking system offered to farmers
The covert technology can help rural communities fight back against crime, say police. Read more
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2024-03-04
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2024-09-13
USDA Announces Appointments to the Softwood Lumber Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2025, and... Read more
2024-09-13
USDA Issues Recommended Decision on Proposed Amendments to California Raisins Marketing Order No. 989
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a recommended decision today on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in... Read more
2024-09-13
USDA Awards Over $10 Million in Funding to Strengthen Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products and Address Food Insecurity in Underserved Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding over $10 million for 19 grant projects to expand new market opportunities for U.S. agricultural products, increase access to... Read more
2024-09-12
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee to fill three producer member seats and three alternate member seats whose terms... Read more
2024-09-12
USDA Announces United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of four members to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program’s Board of Directors. All four appointees will serve three-year... Read more
2024-09-12
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in New York, North Carolina and Washington from Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more