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Ugly Pumpkins: The Unexpected Trend That's Saving Family Farms

They're lumpy, bumpy and ugly but instead of being relegated to the rubbish bin, these pumpkins take pride of place...

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Winter Barley Demand Soars: BYDV-Tolerant Varieties in High Demand

Teagasc, Ireland's agriculture and food development authority, has reported a significant surge in demand for winter barley varieties that are...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

Business

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...

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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...

Business

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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

Business

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...

World

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...

World

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...

Business

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...

World

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....

World

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...

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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...

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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...

World Briefings

Ugly Pumpkins: The Unexpected Trend That's Saving Family Farms

Winter Barley Demand Soars: BYDV-Tolerant Varieties in High Demand

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

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

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

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

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

Fertiliser Ban Looms: Northern Ireland Farmers Urged to Act Now

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

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

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

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

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

Saskatchewan Researcher Honored for Outstanding Beef Cattle Innovation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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