The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-28
Dutch farmers worried by 'unrealistic' emissions reduction target
Anger is building at the government plans to slash nitrogen and ammonia emissions by 2030, with fears farmers will be unable to cope. Read more
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2022-07-18
Can we grow crops that aren't affected by the changing climate?
Will it be possible to feed the planet in a warmer world? The production of key crops like cereals can be hit hard by heatwaves and droughts. Climate Now meets the scientists attempting to uncover and... Read more
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2022-07-01
Climate Now: How can we feed the world with a warming planet?
As climate change alters our weather systems, how can the agricultural industry adapt to a warming world? Read more
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2022-07-01
Wine and Rum: Angolan producers thrive domestically and eye up the global market
With a soil and climate that allow two harvests a year, Angola’s Velho do Bero vineyard in Namibe Province is an example of how growers are meeting demand on the domestic market. In Benguela Province,... Read more
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2022-06-29
Interactive: Compare satellite images to see extent of Italy's drought
The Po River valley in northern Italy is in the grip of its worst drought for 70 years. These pictures help show just how bad it has become. Read more
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2022-06-27
From sand to spuds: How Algeria galvanised its agricultural sector
From sand to spuds: How Algeria galvanised its agricultural sector Read more
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2026-07-16
USDA Announces Meeting Dates for the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee’s semi-annual meeting will be held Aug. 25-26, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. Visit the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee... Read more
2026-07-15
Tart Cherry Growers and Processors Vote to Continue the Federal Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that tart cherry growers and processors voted to continue their marketing order program. Read more
2026-07-08
USDA Requests Comments on Beef Grade Standards
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that it is seeking input from the public and stakeholders on how the U.S. Standards for Grades of... Read more
2026-07-02
USDA Announces Availability of 2026 Ukraine Grain Transportation Report and New Ukraine Grain Transportation Dashboard
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the publication of the 2026 Ukraine Grain Transportation report and the launch of a new data tool, the... Read more
2026-07-01
USDA Seeks Cotton Board Nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations of domestic cotton producers from Arkansas, California-Nevada, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia, and... Read more
2026-06-26
USDA Revises Orange Juice Grade Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising the U.S. Standards for Grades of Orange Juice. Read more