Agriculture Budget: Most effective thing govt can do is get out of way – John Steenhuisen

Wednesday, 09 July 2025 09/07/25 DOCUMENTS Agriculture Budget: Most effective thing govt can do is get out of way – John Steenhuisen John Steenhuisen | 08 July 2025 Minister says this is more than a procedural responsibility, it is a defining...

ECOWAS Advances Integration Through High-Level Consultations

ECOWAS Commission President Omar Alieu Touray hosted four strategic delegations in Abuja on 7 July 2025, focusing on functional integration and regional development. The meetings aimed to advance cooperation in fiscal governance, scientific...

Innovations in Food Testing Tech: Ensuring Safety From Chemical and Microbial Contaminants

Food safety is a key priority in the food industry due to the health and economic risks from contamination and adulteration. Each year, millions of food samples are tested worldwide to detect contaminants, verify labeling and ensure compliance...

Farming rules or does water? DEFRA faces new legal challenge

Farm Family of the Week | Meet the Zwillings of Fisher

The Zwilling family of Fisher — from left, Paula, Nathan, Dylan, Caleb and Brad. Zwilling family photos/for The News-Gazette Email nominations to Dave Hinton at dhinton@news-gazette.com Brad Zwilling sums it up best: “We are not the typical farm...

ECOWAS kicks off Lomé phase of Abidjan-Lagos corridor trader empowerment

As part of implementing the third edition of the information and awareness campaign for small cross-border traders along the Abidjan-Lagos corridor, the Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, in collaboration with the Department of...

Farmers and ranchers in southeastern Alberta contending with bone-dry summer

When 2024 brought a better growing season for farmers in Alberta after years of facing worse drought conditions, Josh Beck was optimistic 2025 would be even better. Beck, who's been farming for nearly 25 years, grew more confident from seeing the...

Farmers demand a state of emergency in the south of the country. The government responds

0 Farmers are asking the Government to declare a state of emergency in the south of the country, as they are facing an agricultural crisis caused by prolonged drought and spring frosts, which have destroyed rapeseed and wheat crops. According to...

Farmer in space: Shubhanshu Shukla grows methi, moong seeds

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla conducted experiments on plant growth, stem cells, and microalgae aboard the ISS. His work helps scientists study how space affects seeds, cells, and human cognition, supporting future farming and healthcare in...

Environment Agency insider alleges ‘cover-up’ over sewage sludge on farmland

An Environment Agency (EA) insider has broken ranks to expose what they describe as a “deliberate and ongoing cover-up” of the public health and environmental dangers of spreading sewage sludge on farmland. They accuse the regulator and government...

Environmental Reset is Essential, Mr. President

The 2024 elections marked a turning point in our democratic journey. The Mahama-led government’s campaign promises to “Reset Ghana” struck a chord with Ghanaians nationwide, delivering a sweeping mandate at both the presidential and parliamentary...

Rubyglow pineapple was bestowed the 2025 Best Food Innovation Award

The 2025 World Food Innovation Awards, organized by FoodBev Media, have bestowed the Best Food Innovation Award to the Rubyglow pineapple, an exclusive variety grown in the Buenos Aires de Puntarenas region, Costa Rica. This variety, the result of...

Hansen considers ‘rough year’ for farmers, start of harvest

GILDFORD, Mont. – It’s a year that most market analysts and farm experts are anticipating will be financially challenging for farmers, and Todd Hansen agrees. “It’s going to be a rough year in regard to return on investment,” he said. “Winter...

Thai retail initiative supports farmers and students through fruit sales campaign

Thailand's Department of Internal Trade has partnered with Go Wholesale, a major food ingredient wholesaler under Central Retail, to support local fruit farmers and promote domestic consumption. This collaboration is part of the government's...

Sainsbury’s innovation chief exits amid leadership reshuffle

UK: Asda managers prepare to vote on GMB union recognition Asda's depot management team is set to vote on whether GMB will become their official union representative following a landmark decision by the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC). More...

"Not more of the same, but innovating toward the cultivation of the future"

At BerryBrothers, the harvest of early redcurrant varieties is nearly complete. "This week we're picking the last of the Junifer, and next week we'll begin harvesting the Rovada," says Nijs van Zuilen. "Demand for redcurrants is remarkably strong....

China Focus: From resilient economy to wider opening up, China's 14th five-year plan delivers remarkable results

BEIJING, July 9 (Xinhua) -- With the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) nearing conclusion, China has clocked up a series of landmark achievements, including a resilient economy, solid steps in green transition and unwavering opening up. At a...

Pennycook approves land promoter’s plan for 1,200-home scheme on farmland

The planning minister Matthew Pennycook has approved outline plans for up to a 1,200-home scheme on farmland”, after an inspector found the proposal would provide “considerable economic, environmental and social benefits”. by Alex King

Rural broadband helps these Kentucky growers maximize farm, shop time

The farm shop is the hub of the Tucker family’s farming operation. It is where Jennifer Tucker’s equipment is stored and repaired outside of Bowling Green, Kentucky. The barn hosts meetings between farmers, neighbors, dealers, and equipment...

See technology, including virtual fencing, in action at Strathspey Monitor Farm

Technology and its role in maximising performance from grassland and hill ground on a Highland farm while improving nature habitats will be the focus of the upcoming Strathspey Monitor Farm open summer meeting. Agri-technology is often associated...