UK farmers have 'nothing more to give' as they fear govt will compromise welfare in US-UK trade deal

UK farmers have "nothing more to give" as they fear the government will use agriculture to further reduce US tariffs in a trade deal with the White House. The UK is trying to reduce steel tariffs to zero, from a current reduced rate of 25%, but...

Union Agriculture Minister’s claim on soyabean seed an attempt to win farmers’ sympathy: MP Congress

Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Monday launched a scathing attack on Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan over "substandard" seeds being supplied to farmers in Madhya Pradesh. Patwari said that Chouhan's sudden...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture joins opposition to Cheatham County methane plant

CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has joined the opposition against a proposed methane power plant in Cheatham County. In a recent post on social media platform X, Secretary Rollins responded to country...

Transforming agriculture through Farm Service Centres: A strategic government initiative for employment and sustainable development

Agriculture remains the backbone of Ghana’s economy, with more than 60 per cent of the population depending on it for their livelihoods. Despite decades of government interventions, many agricultural initiatives have fallen short, often due to...

RSVP deadline for Agriculture & Conservation workshop in Miller is tomorrow

The Hand and Hyde County Conservation Partners are hosting a workshop July 16, 2025, entitled “Agriculture & Conservation: Working to Optimize Profitability.” Topics to be covered include the Making Every Acre Count program, making a profit from...

Shield farmers: Prabowo says amid cassava import glut

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his aides to check the latest surge in the imports of cassava and its derivative products to protect domestic farmers, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Monday. “We have...

MP to Increase Milk Production to Ensure Farmers' Economic Progress: CM Yadav

During the meeting on Sunday, Yadav was informed about work being done in the state to increase milk collection, improving the breed of dairy animals, developing model farms for indigenous breeds of animals with the help of the National Dairy...

‘Plant the seed early’ – John Dumelo urges agriculture education in basic schools

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister of Agriculture, John Dumelo, has called for the integration of agriculture into Ghana’s basic education curriculum. Mr. Dumelo urged school authorities to reconsider the...

Senate approves One Big Beautiful Bill Act focusing on taxes, security, agriculture

Our country faced a critical decision last November as voters considered the direction for the future. The choice was between contrasting visions, and the outcome favored pro-growth policies, border security, energy independence, and revitalized...

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Young Farmers Face Uncertainty After New York Legislative Session Ends

The New York State legislative session wrapped up in late June. On the table were big issues for farmers in the region – like sewage sludge, school bid contracts, and SNAP benefits. The bills that passed now head to New York Governor Kathy Hochul...

Six Kerala Agri-Startups to Receive National Recognition

Six farm startups from Kerala Agricultural University’s RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator will be awarded in New Delhi under the RKVY-RAFTAAR program. Startups like Dr Jackfruit India (Beyond Snacks), Zaphon Repurpose (Sunbird Straws), and TMJ Foods...

New scholarship supports next generation of West Michigan agriculture workers

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Three local students were the first recipients of a new agriculture-focused scholarship program. Logan Anderson of Sparta, Brandon Barker of Holland, and Keira VanderKolk of Hudsonville each received $1,000 from the West...

Youth need agrifood systems and agrifood systems need youth

Farming under solar panels? Midwest growers test agrivoltaics

Researchers are studying whether solar energy systems can operate alongside farming without removing land from agricultural production. Charles Gould, a bioenergy educator with Michigan State University Extension, said farmers could benefit from...

Biochar & Rock Dust: Unlocking The Future Of Climate-Smart Agriculture

Last Updated on: 7th July 2025, 11:59 am As the world seeks urgent solutions to decarbonize food systems, two nature-based technologies are gaining traction for their ability to tackle multiple challenges at once: Biochar Carbon Removal (BCR) and...

’Everything is dying’: Saskatchewan farmers, crops struggling with yearly droughts

Trevor Hadwin, an agri-climate specialist with the department, said southwest Saskatchewan, near the Alberta boundary, has been severely depleted of moisture for eight years. This year, he said, pastures have dried up and ranchers are looking to...

Dane County Farmers’ Market held at Breese Stevens Field this Saturday

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dane County Farmers’ Market will be held at Breese Stevens Field on Saturday, July 12. For one weekend only, the farmers’ market makes the move down East Washington Avenue while Art Fair on the Square takes over the...

How a few rich dairy farmers are sabotaging Canada’s big, beautiful trading future: Full Comment podcast

Forest Country News publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024

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