Agri Society: Expand incentives, no more ‘talk shop’

News Rishard Khan 6 Hrs Ago Aranguez farmer Malcolm Joseph waters his tomato crop with Bio-Forge to prevent the spread of pests. FILE PHOTO - Agriculture Society president Darryl Rampersad is hoping the measures outlined for the sector in the...

Agriculture student overcomes stroke to pursue farming dream

A Barnsley College agriculture student is rebuilding her life after a severe stroke in 2021, determined to forge a future in the dairy industry through passion and resilience. Neive Burke faced the daunting challenge of relearning how to walk and...

Agriland launches series on ‘Efficient animal production’ with Grassland Agro

Grassland Agro specialises in soil, plant, and animal nutrition and the company source, produce, and sell a complete range of conventional commodity fertilisers, along with the most comprehensive range of speciality fertilisers and soil...

Zambia Renews Call for Private Investment to Transform Agriculture into Regional Powerhouse

Zambia has intensified its campaign for greater private sector investment in agriculture, positioning the country to become a major food hub for Southern Africa. The call was made by Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, Engineer Peter Kapala,...

Argentina offers agri, food security expertise

Envoy says pilot grain silo project under discussion; LCCI urges stronger trade ties and JVs LAHORE: Argentina has expressed readiness to share its expertise in agriculture, livestock, and food security with Pakistan to help strengthen its...

Women in agri ‘winter webinar series’ kicks off this week

A 'winter webinar series' for women in agriculture begins this week. The webinars are being hosted by the Women in Agriculture Working Group. This group was established to oversee implementation of the National Women in Agriculture Action Plan,...

Georgia leaders address agricultural challenges, growth at Sunbelt Ag Expo

MOULTRIE, Ga. - Georgia leaders say the state’s farmers are continuing to adapt to challenges from changing markets to recovering from last year’s Hurricane Helene. On Tuesday at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Agriculture...

USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World Screwworm

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is trading barbs with the Trump Administration over its response to a parasitic...

The future of vertical farming is still bright

Vertical farming was once so sexy that it tempted the likes of Natalie Portman, Lewis Hamilton and Justin Timberlake to join venture capital and private equity firms buying into high-tech facilities cultivating crops in stacked layers using...

‘Farmaggedon’: Government shutdown deepens agriculture sector disaster

America’s farm sector has been devastated by ongoing trade wars with countries such as China, low commodity prices, foreign competition for markets, higher input costs, weather and other factors. The already bleak outlook for many farmers is now...

Inside Ag: New tool replaces farming guesswork with science

It's an online tool that's helping farmers better predict pest cycles and save money in the process. CALDWELL, Idaho — For farmers, timing is everything —from when to plant to when to protect crops from pests. But instead of just guessing, the...

Shetland author John Goodlad discusses salmon farming in the Falkland Islands

Shetland author and former fish farmer John Goodlad visited the Falklands this week to give a public talk, at the invitation of Unity Marine. The expert advisor for two seafood investment funds and three times author, spoke about his latest...

Introducing FarmPath: Making Farming Accessible and Achievable for Future Generations

Farm Foundation, in partnership with The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems and the PepsiCo Foundation, proudly announces the launch of FarmPath, a national program designed to create a more resilient, diversified, and...

Techiman MCE urges youth to tap into opportunities in agriculture

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Techiman, Kwaku Adjei Mensah, has urged young people to explore opportunities in agriculture, describing the sector as a key driver of innovation, employment and national development. He made the call at the...

Illinois Department of Agriculture Launches New CPRG-Climate Smart Agriculture Program

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) have announced $67 million in funding to offer cost-share/financial incentives to producers and landowners who will implement no-till or...

Farming relationships: Locals persist through muddy fields as national corn harvest eclipses records

North of Niotaze, four miles on the Kansas dirt road, in the crop field on the banks of the Little Caney River, four people with the last name Beason are harvesting wet corn. Diana and Jim, married 1981, divide between the combine and grain cart....

MSF Announces Teacher Grant Program To Bring Agriculture Into Classroom

HELENA - The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Explore Agriculture Classroom Grant which supports Montana educators who incorporate agriculture into their curriculum with up to $500 in grant funding....

Gov. Mark Gordon launches new agricultural initiative

This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. Gov. Mark Gordon took over the jumbotron during the University of Wyoming’s football game this weekend to announce...

First-year farm diversifies through agri-tourism

Published 11:13 am Tuesday, October 14, 2025 MERIDIAN, Idaho — A new agri-tourism venture adds value to a small farm following its first year of crop production and offers residents of a rapidly growing area a chance to connect to the vital...

Once dominant, US agricultural exports falter amid trade disputes and rising competition

The U.S. has traditionally been an agricultural powerhouse with a healthy trade surplus. But global dynamics are changing due to a confluence of political and economic factors. U.S. agricultural imports now exceed exports, and the trade deficit is...