Farming Scandal – Greek ‘FBI’ Raids OPEKEPE HQ

Greece’s special crime unit, tasked with targeting organized crime in the homeland, similar to the FBI in the U.S., raided the headquarters of the OPEKEPE, the Greek state agency responsible for distributing EU farming subsidies, as the farming...

Beyond Staples: India’s Export Future Lies in High-Value Agri Products

By adopting the strategies outlined in the APEDA-ICRIER study, India can shift from being a staple-focused exporter to a global leader in high-value agri-exports. (AI Generated Representational Image) For decades, India’s agricultural exports have...

Africa’s time is now: Smart farming and trade hold the key

In the midst of geopolitical tensions, Africa has been called to rise and unlock its full potential. That is the key to growth and development, and reduced dependency on other continents, making Africa a better place to live. Speaking at the...

Agriculture Secretary Rollins warns of Chinese 'agroterrorism' threat on US farmland

Uplands farming faces uncertain future as government reshapes land use priorities

This is because politics all but closes down to match their time off to the long school holidays. But when it comes to true silliness politicians create news stories the silly season fails to match. This should come as no surprise, particularly to...

Weather woes, ticks and political turmoil: why UK farming can’t ignore Starmer

If some were crying out for rain in late April/May, they sure won’t be now with regular deluges in the last couple of weeks turning rock hard ground, quite soft and tender, especially the heavier fields. I watched half a dozen young bulls in from...

Agri-economist suggests evolving a policy to determine extent of land required for different industries

Noted Agri-economist T.N. Prakash Kammaradi, during an interaction with The Hindu, in Bengaluru on July 09, 2025. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Prakash Kammaradi suggests that prestigious institutions like IIM-B and ISEC should be involved in...

HyFun Foods expands agri-sourcing network as processed food exports rise

New Delhi: Gujarat-based HyFun Foods is ramping up its agri-sourcing network and sharpening its domestic strategy as India’s frozen French fries exports cross 135,877 tonnes in FY24 and the company contributed a significant share worth Rs 1,478.73...

AgTech Connect conference returns to Lincoln with focus on innovation and AI in agriculture 2 hours

The Combine, Nebraska’s AgTech Incubator, has announced the full agenda for the fourth annual AgTech Connect Conference, set for July 15–16 at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln. The event will showcase cutting-edge agricultural technologies,...

25 Crore Soil Health Cards Distributed, Rs 4 Lakh Crore Agri Exports Achieved: Piyush Goyal

Highlighting the impact of the PM-KISAN scheme, the minister said a large number of farmer families have benefitted from the direct income support programme. (Photo Source: @PiyushGoyal/X) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on July...

Saw a kid dancing on a boat and couldn't understand Aura Farming? Here's all about trend and why it's linked to anime

Did you see the viral video of a boy dressed in black, standing at the front of a racing boat, dancing with dramatic arm movements—and weren’t quite sure what it was? According to social media users, it’s called “aura farming.” But in reality,...

Agriculture Department halts livestock trade at southern ports due to parasitic fly

The Department of Agriculture has closed the livestock trade at the country’s southern ports due to concerns over a parasitic fly. A case of New World screwworm was identified in Mexico, threatening “American livestock and our nation’s food...

24-Hour Economy risks “repackaged dependency” without stronger agricultural and industrial foundations – IMANI

Policy think tank, IMANI Africa, has described Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy initiative as a bold but vulnerable vision that could fall short without a solid foundation in agriculture and domestic production. In its latest report titled “Criticality...

Seventh edition of agricultural seminar ‘Uzhave Thalai’ in Coimbatore on July 13

The seventh edition of ‘Uzhave Thalai’, an annual agricultural seminar organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Coimbatore, will be held at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex on July 13, Sunday. The one-day seminar from 9.15...

Labadie and Thompson honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteers

Tyler Labadie and Garrett Thompson of Barry County are among six Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2025. Tyler Labadie and Garrett Thompson, of Barry County, are among six outstanding 4-H volunteers...

Bintulu Development Authority launches hydroponic farming initiative to tackle urban food security

Muhamad Yakup (right) and Angellie look at the hydroponic vegetable after launching the programme. BINTULU (July 11): A new hydroponic farming initiative launched in Bintulu aims to tackle food sustainability in urban areas while empowering local...

Forestry Association endorses Jack Williams for agriculture commissioner

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) has announced its endorsement of State Senator Jack Williams for Alabama’s next commissioner of agriculture and industries, citing his consistent support for the forest industry and rural communities....

AgriWest Council Meeting: Promoting Unity among Agriculture Producers

CLIFTON, Colo. (KJCT) - Agriculture producers across five counties joined together for the second annual AgriWest Council meeting on July 9. “It’s an opportunity to bring AG producers, community members and interested parties together to talk...

RBI allows gold, silver pledge for agri, MSME loans within free limit

Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi New Delhi, Jul 11: In a move aimed at boosting credit access for rural and small borrowers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday clarified that banks can accept voluntarily pledged gold and silver for...

John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming

In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold takes us back to one of the most pivotal innovations in U.S. farming history—the invention of the steel plow. John Deere’s Steel Plow Revolutionized Midwestern Farming As pioneers moved...