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Green Ammonia: The Future of Fertilizer and a Game-Changer for Agriculture

World

16 Sep, 2024

Green Ammonia: The Future of Fertilizer and a Game-Changer for Agriculture


A Manitoba farmer is hopeful that a new technology being tested on his land could change the face of agriculture...

Biopesticides Market Growth Forecast: $5.75 Billion by 2033 -  What's Driving This Green Revolution?

World

13 Sep, 2024

Biopesticides Market Growth Forecast: $5.75 Billion by 2033 - What's Driving This Green Revolution?


The global pesticides market is undergoing a significant transformation, with a growing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. Biopesticides, derived...

Cow Burps: New Tech & Nutrition Strategies to Fight Climate Change

World

12 Sep, 2024

Cow Burps: New Tech & Nutrition Strategies to Fight Climate Change


Climate change is affecting our food, and our food is affecting the climate. In a quest to find solutions, scientists...

Sheep Farmers Face Dire Times: Lamb Prices Plummet, Industry Jobs at Risk

World

11 Sep, 2024

Sheep Farmers Face Dire Times: Lamb Prices Plummet, Industry Jobs at Risk


The New Zealand sheep farming industry is facing a challenging season ahead, with lamb prices dropping to multi-year lows and...

Hurricane Beryl's Devastating Impact: Jamaica's Female Farmers Struggle to Recover

World

10 Sep, 2024

Hurricane Beryl's Devastating Impact: Jamaica's Female Farmers Struggle to Recover


AFTER two months of aid and restoration efforts and millions of dollars dispensed to help Jamaicans recover from Hurricane Beryl,...

Fertiliser Ban Looms: Northern Ireland Farmers Urged to Act Now

World

5 Sep, 2024

Fertiliser Ban Looms: Northern Ireland Farmers Urged to Act Now


Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded that the closed period for spreading chemical fertiliser is fast approaching, with the...

Biofertilizers Market to Reach USD 7.18 Billion by 2031: A Comprehensive Analysis

Business

4 Sep, 2024

Biofertilizers Market to Reach USD 7.18 Billion by 2031: A Comprehensive Analysis


The global biofertilizers market is witnessing a surge in demand, fueled by a growing awareness of sustainable agricultural practices and...

Alarming Rise in Suicide Risk Among Irish Farmers: A Crisis Fueled by Stress and Climate Change

World

4 Sep, 2024

Alarming Rise in Suicide Risk Among Irish Farmers: A Crisis Fueled by Stress and Climate Change


A recent survey has revealed a concerning trend in the Irish farming community: a significant rise in the risk of...

Asia-Pacific No-Till and Minimum-Till Equipment Market:  Forecasted to Reach $1.14 Billion by 2028

Business

3 Sep, 2024

Asia-Pacific No-Till and Minimum-Till Equipment Market: Forecasted to Reach $1.14 Billion by 2028


The Asia-Pacific market for no-till and minimum-till equipment is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $1.14 billion by 2028. This...

Parkinson's Disease in Rural Australia: Is Paraquat the Culprit?

World

31 Aug, 2024

Parkinson's Disease in Rural Australia: Is Paraquat the Culprit?


It's a chilly night in Dean, just outside Ballarat in the heart of Victoria's potato country. The local town hall,...

Wheat Growers Urged to Manage Risk After Challenging Season: Experts Weigh In on Variety Selection and Drilling Strategies

World

30 Aug, 2024

Wheat Growers Urged to Manage Risk After Challenging Season: Experts Weigh In on Variety Selection and Drilling Strategies


Wheat growers are being urged to manage risk by taking on board the lessons of the challenging 2023/24 season when...

Saskatchewan Researcher Honored for Outstanding Beef Cattle Innovation

World

29 Aug, 2024

Saskatchewan Researcher Honored for Outstanding Beef Cattle Innovation


In a momentous evening at the 2024 Canadian Beef Industry Conference, Dr. Cheryl Waldner was celebrated as the recipient of...

Corn Sweat: How Millions Of Acres Of Corn Are Making The US Heatwave Even Worse

World

28 Aug, 2024

Corn Sweat: How Millions Of Acres Of Corn Are Making The US Heatwave Even Worse


The US Midwest is sweltering under a scorching heatwave, but experts say the phenomenon known as “corn sweat” is making...

Lakeland Dairies Launches Bursary Program for Farming Students: Up to €2,000 Available

Entertainment

22 Aug, 2024

Lakeland Dairies Launches Bursary Program for Farming Students: Up to €2,000 Available


Lakeland Dairies, a leading dairy cooperative, has announced a new bursary opportunity aimed at supporting students pursuing undergraduate or higher-level...

Irish Farmers Demand Government Action: VAT Reduction on Animal Vaccines Delayed, IFA Says

World

22 Aug, 2024

Irish Farmers Demand Government Action: VAT Reduction on Animal Vaccines Delayed, IFA Says


The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is calling on the Irish government to swiftly reduce the VAT rate on animal vaccines,...

Irish Farmers Get a Lifeline: New 70% Grant for Imported Slurry Storage

Business

22 Aug, 2024

Irish Farmers Get a Lifeline: New 70% Grant for Imported Slurry Storage


The Irish government has announced a new scheme aimed at supporting farmers and improving water quality: a 70% grant for...

Western Crop Innovations: Alberta's New Name for Agricultural Research

World

21 Aug, 2024

Western Crop Innovations: Alberta's New Name for Agricultural Research


The Field Crop Development Centre, established in the late '70s, has a new home and a new name — Western...

France's Wheat Harvest Plunges to Lowest in Almost 40 Years: Rain, Yields, and Area Combine for a Disastrous Season

World

21 Aug, 2024

France's Wheat Harvest Plunges to Lowest in Almost 40 Years: Rain, Yields, and Area Combine for a Disastrous Season


The harvest of soft wheat in France this season is expected to come in at no more than 26.7 million...

Sulfate of Potash Market to Surge:  Growing Demand for Crop Productivity Drives Growth

Business

20 Aug, 2024

Sulfate of Potash Market to Surge: Growing Demand for Crop Productivity Drives Growth


The global sulfate of potash market is experiencing a period of robust growth, fueled by the increasing demand for crop...

Midwest Farmland Prices Stalled, But Falling Crop Prices Squeeze Farm Revenue

World

19 Aug, 2024

Midwest Farmland Prices Stalled, But Falling Crop Prices Squeeze Farm Revenue


The rapid rise of farmland prices in the Midwest has slowed down, but this is not good news for farmers....

France Faces Worst Wheat Harvest in Decades, Leading to Global Grain Shortages

World

18 Aug, 2024

France Faces Worst Wheat Harvest in Decades, Leading to Global Grain Shortages


Jean Lefevre, like many French farmers, has just weathered one of the worst wheat harvests in decades. Persistent rainfall, from...

Wheat Harvest 2024: Sheep Grazing Boosts Yields, But Challenges Remain

World

7 Aug, 2024

Wheat Harvest 2024: Sheep Grazing Boosts Yields, But Challenges Remain


The 2024 harvest is in full swing across the UK, with farmers reporting a mixed bag of results. While some...

Cattle Throughput Soars in Northern Ireland Amidst Declining Beef Prices: What's Happening?

World

3 Aug, 2024

Cattle Throughput Soars in Northern Ireland Amidst Declining Beef Prices: What's Happening?


The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has reported a significant increase in cattle throughput at Northern Ireland processing plants during...

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