Monitor Farm tech workshops to offer one-to-one specialist help

Sheep and beef farmers are being invited to sign up for ‘Data made easy’ workshops to help make the most of their on-farm hardware and software for EID, weighing and management. The three Monitor Farm Scotland events will allow farmers to get...

Frequent cedi swings hurting economy — Prof. Baah-Boateng warns BoG

Economist Professor William Baah-Boateng has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to prioritise the stability of the cedi to safeguard the economy from the adverse effects of frequent currency fluctuations. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on...

Stakeholders call for knowledge exchange - Following cessation of agric initiative

The 2SCALE Programme, an agriculture initiative that builds inclusive agribusiness partnerships to support farmers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the private sector, has officially ended in Ghana, with stakeholders underscoring the need...

BIMSTEC stresses partnerships to protect ecosystems in Himalayas, Bay of Bengal

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has stressed the importance of strengthening global and regional partnerships to safeguard the fragile ecosystems of the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal,...

Boxer Farmers’ Day supports Ndwedwe growers with training, mentorship

Boxer Superstores hosted a farmers’ day in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, drawing close to 300 farmers from the area for a full day of practical training, mentorship, and empowerment. Following a 2023 event in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, this second session...

Jerash Achieves Breakthrough in Cotton Cultivation at Faisal Agricultural Nursery

Ammon News - A research team at the Faisal Agricultural Nursery in Jerash has achieved a milestone in agricultural innovation, successfully completing the first experimental phase of cotton cultivation under local environmental conditions. The...

41st National Farmers’ Day launched - Ho to host grand durbar on December 5

The 41st edition of the National Farmers’ Day will be held in Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, on Friday, December 5, this year. The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, confirmed the date during the launch of the national exercise at...

Akwa Ibom hosts agribusiness roundtable to boost non-oil exports

Akwa Ibom State is set to host a two-day agribusiness roundtable aimed at repositioning the state and Nigeria for non-oil export opportunities through climate-smart and value-added agriculture. The conference, scheduled for October 26–27, 2025,...

Opinion | Alabama farmers are going bankrupt. They don’t have to

Alabama farmers are getting crushed. Of the handful of family farms that remain in this state, many of them are currently teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. And there is little hope for a turnaround on the horizon. Because they have been...

West Sussex farmer claims international film award for nature restoration project

A Climping farmer’s pioneering nature restoration project has earned international acclaim. James Baird, who owns land at Climping Beach, was invited to the 51st EKOFILM International Film Festival in Brno Czech Republic because of the film he...

NALDA Signs MoU With Arzikin Noma For Kwara Renewed Hope Mega Farm

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arzikin Noma Nigeria Limited for the management and implementation of the Renewed Hope Mega Farm Estate project in Kwara State, North...

Vital Farms selects Mitchell for first company-owned farm, part of $250 million Indiana investment

MITCHELL — Vital Farms is expanding its footprint in Indiana with a major commitment, including the establishment of its first company-owned farm in Lawrence County later this year. The new facility, located on 50 acres in Mitchell, is set to...

How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution

Photo by Ksusha Semakina/Pexels image Early Colonial Agriculture and Trade Before 1720, most colonists in the mid-Atlantic region lived through small-scale farming operations that provided both sustenance and a modest income. These family farms...

Oman launches ‘Sustainable Harvest’ solar initiative to reduce electricity costs for farmers

MUSCAT – The programme aims to support the integration of solar energy systems on farms across the Sultanate of Oman, reducing operational costs and promoting the use of renewable energy in agriculture. The initiative encourages farmers and...

Chile targets octopus farming ban in landmark animal welfare bill

Chile has proposed a groundbreaking bill that could make it the first country in Latin America to ban octopus farming. The legislation aims to protect marine ecosystems, ensure public health, and safeguard food security in coastal communities by...

Musk Crawls Back To CA | Restaurant Killings | Beloved Bakery Closing | CA Economy Slips: CA Business News

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: In an about-face, Elon Musk has begun embracing the Bay Area with new expansions, rent is decreasing in most California metro areas, and the state is no longer the world's fourth-largest economy....

Young farmers front powerline safety campaign

Two young farmers are at the forefront of a new safety campaign urging the farming community to stay safe when working near overhead power lines. The campaign has been launched by SP Energy Networks in partnership with the Scottish Association of...

EU farm group to hold ‘flash action’ over future of CAP

A group of EU farm organisations will hold a "flash action" in France on the twin issues of the EU's long-term budget and the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The demonstration will take place at the European Parliament building in...

Welsh meat sector to join environmental baselining project

An industry-wide baselining project is looking to recruit a number of beef and sheep farmers in Wales as part of its pilot phase. The scheme, which was first launched last year by AHDB and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), has already worked with more...

Hà Nội to host Vietnam Agricultural Week 2025

HÀ NỘI — Vietnam Agricultural Week 2025 will take place at the Exhibition House in Hoàn Kiếm ward, Hà Nội from on October 24–25. Organised by the Department of Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade,...