The latest news from the agricultural sector

2024-03-12
Farmers fear support of those with 'hidden agendas'
Welsh farmers are concerned their recent protests are being "used" to further "other agendas". Read more
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2024-03-11
Lamb virus causing deformed births in 'worst year'
Sheep farmers are calling for more support against a virus, causing baby lambs to be born deformed. Read more
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2024-03-08
Tyrone GAA boss appointed as new chief vet
Brian Dooher is joint manager of the Tyrone senior football team and was previously deputy chief vet. Read more
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2024-03-06
Farmers place thousands of wellies outside Senedd
They represent the number of job losses farmers claim a Welsh government scheme will cause. Read more

2024-03-06
Discounted vehicle tracking system offered to farmers
The covert technology can help rural communities fight back against crime, say police. Read more
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2024-03-04
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2025-01-29
No Waste Left Behind: Insect Frass Can Improve Soil Fertility
Insect droppings, commonly known as insect frass, may seem useless and downright disgusting, but scientists found that this waste can improve soil health when added as a fertilizer in farming. Read more
2025-01-08
Scientists Leverage AI to Fast-Track Methane Mitigation Strategies in Animal Agriculture
A new study from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Iowa State University (ISU) reveals that generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help expedite the search for solutions to reduce... Read more
2025-01-07
UNL, USDA Collaborate to Create Web-based App to Optimize Soil Sampling
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), and the ARS’s Partnership for Data Innovations (PDI) have launched a new web-based application to facilitate... Read more
2024-12-17
New Genetic Test Will Help Safeguard Quinoa from Top Foe
Quinoa’s grain-like seed offers a flavorful, nutrition-packed addition to soups, salads and side dishes, as well as ingredient for cereals, snacks and pasta. But in order for this versatile seed to... Read more
2024-12-06
U.S. National Arboretum Unveils New Exhibit Celebrating Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1360
The United States National Arboretum (USNA) will commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1360 tomorrow with the unveiling of an exhibit dedicated to the... Read more
2024-12-05
Some Crops Tolerate Ozone Pollution Better Than Others, Study Finds
Differences in the photosynthetic "machinery" of certain crop plants can make them more or less prone to harm caused by ground-level ozone pollution, according to a recent
Proceedings of the... Read more
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