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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2026-01-15
USDA Announces Appointments to National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of one producer and one expert in finance and management to serve as members on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center... Read more
2026-01-15
USDA Announces Appointments to the American Lamb Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of four members to serve on the American Lamb Board. All members will serve three-year terms beginning January 2026. Read more
2026-01-12
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Bottled Concord Grape Juice, Dried Fruit, and Tree Nuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Bottled Concord Grape Juice, Dried Fruit, and Tree Nuts products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance... Read more
2026-01-09
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight members to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. Six of the eight appointees will serve... Read more
2026-01-08
A New Spring Wheat Germplasm Promises to Reduce Economic Losses Caused by Fusarium
Researchers at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are helping American wheat farmers fight a devastating crop disease. Read more
2026-01-06
USDA Publishes 2024 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2024 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary shows that more than 99 percent of the samples tested had pesticide residues... Read more