The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-05-19
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain and Pros to Know: Container Maintenance, Marino Group's David Miller Talks Worker Safety
David Miller, senior director of Container Maintenance Corporation and The Marino Group, was named one of our Rising Star award winners from this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award and Pros... Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-05-19
Severe drought in Zimbabwe threatens millions with hunger
Zimbabwe is experiencing a historic drought that has compromised most of the crops of the 2024 farming season. That has threatened millions with hunger, and the World Food Program has said it might... Read more
food security zimbabwe
2024-05-19
Researchers advocate for detection technology over best-before dates
A team of researchers advocating for replacing best-before dates with new packaging technology that they claim detects food spoilage. Read more
food safety packaging & labelling quality analysis & quality control (qa/qc)
2024-05-19
Spain faces springtime water crisis
In parts of Spain, the water level in reservoirs is already dangerously low for this time of year. Farmers fearing for their crops and livestock hope politicians will act quickly. But they've been... Read more
nature and environment spain
2024-05-19
Mushroom farming flourishes in Rwanda
Demand for mushrooms is booming in Africa. Mushroom farming is low-cost and sustainable - and mushrooms are seen as a nutritious meat alternative. We visit a farm in Rwanda. Read more
nature and environment rwanda
2024-05-19
Tamil Nadu: Shrimp farmers turn to insect feed
In Tamil Nadu, shrimp farmers face ever rising costs. By replacing traditional fishmeal with insect feed, they now have healthier shrimps and greater profit margins. Read more
nature and environment india
2024-05-19
Supermarket deals generate £1.3 billion in savings for shoppers
Grocery price inflation has dropped to 3.2 percent and, with the help of supermarket promotions, households saved £1.3 billion. Read more
retail supermarket the consumer trade & economy
2024-05-18
Two more Uruguayan meatpacking plants cleared for shipments to China
Chinese authorities have authorized additional Uruguayan slaughterhouses to ship beef and horsemeat from plants in Florida and Canelones to that country, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Fernando... Read more
luis lacalle pou
2024-05-18
China purchasing 95,000 tons of beef monthly from Brazil
April 2024 was a historic milestone in beef exports for Brazil having shipped 236,842 tons, generating revenues totaling US$ 1.043 billion, points out Agrilink. Leading the list was China, trailed... Read more
brazilian beef
2024-05-17
Parliamentary Secretary Drouin announces over $9.6 million to help the Canadian pork industry to prevent and prepare for a possible African swine fever outbreak
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2024-05-17
Conditions Are Right for Slugs in Some Parts of Pennsylvania
spring progresses, some Pennsylvania counties are seeing enough precipitation that slug populations are threatening emerging corn and soybean plantings. You know if you live in one of these areas. If... Read more
2024-05-17
2024 Wheat Tour Sees Higher Yield Potential Amid Variable Conditions
Even with variable crop conditions, the 2024 Wheat Quality Council (WQC) Hard Winter Wheat Tour has estimated a total weighted average yield of 46.5 bushels per acre (bu/a) across its annual tour... Read more