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DDC Poonch reviews progress of HADP, Agriculture & Allied Sector Schemes
Poonch, July 7: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch, Vikas Kundal today chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) and other key schemes related to agriculture and...

Six Kerala Agri-Startups To Be Honoured Nationally For Innovation And Sustainability
(MENAFN- KNN India) Kerala, Jul 7 (KNN) Six promising agricultural startups fr0m Kerala are set to receive national recognition in New Delhi for their innovative contributions to the agri-sector. These startups were incubated under the Rashtriya...
Ondo partners NALDA to boost mechanised farming
Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed his administration’s readiness to collaborate with the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to enhance mechanised farming and strengthen food security in the state....

Farming groups welcome drought and flood support announcements
DISASTER recovery funds have started to flow in New South Wales and Victoria, with state and federal governments both announcing funding packages today. The Victorian Government has announced a $75m packaged for drought impacted farmers, with the...

Assemblyman Warns of $8 Gas and Regulatory Strain on Farmers
Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” from AgNet West, spoke with David Tangipa, a Central Valley Assemblyman, about the mounting challenges facing California agriculture. While water remains a top concern, Tangipa pointed to another growing crisis—freight...

Agricola fatal shootings may be part of ongoing feud – police
Romel Bollers Police are working on a theory that the fatal shooting of 33-year-old shopkeeper Romel Bollers on the morning of June 30 at Titus Street, Agricola, East Bank Demerara was linked to the two Agricola shootings on June 9, which they...

Bartlett Completes Acquisition of Global Agriculture Company Ceres Global Ag Corp.
Golden Valley, Minn. – July 7, 2025 – Bartlett, a Savage company, announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Ceres Global Ag Corp. (TSX: CRP), a Minnesota-based agricultural, energy and industrial products supply chain...

AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-08-25
Tariffs, Trade, and a Turnaround for Walnuts It’s a new week in California agriculture, and we’re starting strong with a packed episode of the AgNet News Hour. Join Nick Papagni and Josh McGill as they break down the headlines and bring you the...

Try Farming Before You Buy the Farm: Incubator Farms Offer Low-risk, Low-cost Intro to Farming
Local farmers join a panel to discuss their operations to Small Farm Startup School participants Many people romanticize the idea of farming—fresh air, working with your hands, growing your own food. However, farming can entail significant risk...
Daniel Halladay Revolutionized Windmill Technology in 1854
Windmills have long played a vital role in agriculture—grinding grain, pumping water, and powering essential equipment. But in 1854, a breakthrough in windmill design changed everything. That year, American inventor ... The post Daniel Halladay...

PICTURES: The Longford Agricultural Show had a huge turn out
Use the Arrows above to go through the gallery This year's Longford Agricultural Show was a great success over the weekend in Killoe. Said to be one of the biggest crowds, entertainment ranged from music, showjumping and free children's events....

Long-time UF/IFAS Extension agent inducted into national agriculture hall of fame
Bob Hochmuth grew up on a 1,000-acre vegetable farm on Maryland’s eastern shore. As a child, he watched his father and two uncles manage the farm, and the three men were always busy. They didn’t allow anyone to disrupt their work. Except one man....

Agriculture Minister pushes for reforms in agriculture loans
KATHMANDU: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ramnath Adhikari, has called on Nepal Rastra Bank to simplify procedures for agricultural loans, citing the crucial role of financial institutions in promoting agro-enterprises and...

Mexico leads global fruit and vegetable exports
According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Mexico retained its position as the primary exporter of fruits and vegetables worldwide in 2024, holding a 7.8 per cent market share. Mexico's vegetable exports reached 10.688 billion USD, while...

Arizona Department of Agriculture detects avian flu in milk from cows
The Arizona Department of Agriculture says it has detected avian flu in milk produced by cattle in Maricopa County. So far, the cattle haven’t shown signs of illness with this particular genotype, which is not likely to infect humans. The risk to...

Youth need agrifood systems and agrifood systems need youth

Immigration raid at Vermont dairy farm reflects agricultural concerns
Montpelier, Vt. — After six 12-hour shifts milking cows, José Molina-Aguilar's lone day off was hardly relaxing. On April 21, he and seven co-workers were arrested on a Vermont dairy farm in what advocates say was one of the state’s largest-ever...

Trump Administration Unveils Plan to Ban Chinese Ownership of US Farmland and Ag
Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., expanded on foreign control of meat processing in the U.S. by noting that not only Smithfield, but JBS, which is based in Brazil, may control as much as 20% to 25% of U.S. protein production. "That's just wrong."...

Foot-and-mouth disease: What farmers need to know
In recent years, South Africa has faced a growing threat to its livestock industry: the rapid spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). This highly contagious viral infection has already disrupted trade, weakened animal productivity, and cost the...

World Bioproduct Day: Dr. Jitendra Singh Reaffirms $300 Billion Bioeconomy Goal by 2030, Calls for Inclusive Participation
To attract young talent, we must link biotechnology with livelihoods and market opportunities — not just academics. (Image Source: @DrJitendraSingh/X) Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on July 07, 2025 called for wider...