Lao, Thai Officials Reaffirm Strong Agricultural Cooperation

KPL Mr. Linkham Douangsavanh, Minister of Agriculture and Environment of the Lao PDR, recently welcomed Ms. Morakot Sriswasdi, Ambassador of Thailand to the Lao PDR, and her delegation for bilateral talks aimed at strengthening cooperation in...

How much will you get? – how your State pension will be affected by the new system

Everything you need to know about the new way your pension will be calculated if you turn 66 this year or beyond 'Most people pay scant attention to this sort of thing until they think they might be directly affected, but the impact here could be...

Three final bidders interested in dsm-firmenich’s ANH unit

Home » Additives » Three final bidders interested in dsm-firmenich’s ANH unit Back 09 Jul 2025 dsm-firmenich’s is close to selling its animal nutrition and health (ANH) business, with final bids expected from private equity firms CVC, Apollo and...

National Highways defends its record after tree deaths

Adam Schiff discusses agricultural challenges and rebuilding efforts post-disaster

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff Representing California's 30th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff Representing California's 30th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot Adam Schiff, a seasoned...

HortWeek helps to choose 2025 office plant of the year

59ac Meath farm makes €950k

A 59ac farm on the Meath side of the Westmeath border, just outside the village of Clonmellon, sold for €950k or just over €16,000/ac – exceeding its guide price by €2,000/ac.The northern section of the holding is under tillage, showing the land’s...

Insurance shortfall fears grow as livestock values continue to climb

Toby Baker, of Lincoln-based insurance broker Dallas Scott Davey, said many policies haven’t kept pace with rising livestock values, leaving farmers exposed. “Livestock prices have increased over the past 12 months, with significant rises recorded...

EFSA: Risks of avian influenza spread into Europe via trade

The seasonal migration of wild birds and the importation of certain US products – such as those containing raw milk – could be potential routes for introducing the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) genotype currently affecting US dairy cows...

Global vitamins market under pressure – vitamin E price decline accelerates

The global vitamins market, led by continued declines in Vitamin E, remains under downward pricing pressure due to stable supply, cautious demand, and aggressive competition – particularly from China. Despite ongoing plant maintenance and the...

Wimbledon tennis expansion meets High Court action

Plant Heritage names Threatened Plant of the Year winners

This year’s competition winner was a delphinium, while the visitor choice winner from RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival was collected at Dasyueshan in Taiwan and named after Diane Doughty and nursery partner Sue Wynn-Jones.

Consultation launched to improve community land ownership powers

Since the landmark Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 introduced the first Community Right to Buy, there have been 268 applications from communities aiming to acquire local assets. Of these, 175 - nearly two-thirds - have been approved by Scottish...

Building a stronger gut: The unsung hero in poultry pathogen control and food safety

As global demand for poultry continues to rise, the pressure to deliver safe, high-quality products grows with it. Strengthening the gut barrier offers a proactive, sustainable way to reduce foodborne risks, not only protecting the birds but also...

Global amino acids market braces for anti-dumping decision

Amid persistent oversupply, shifting trade dynamics, and cautious buying behaviour, the global amino acids market remains under pressure. Key developments in anti-dumping regulations are being closely monitored in both the EU and beyond, with...

Centre setting standard in ENB agriculture

THE Kairak Centre for Sustainable Rural Development is setting new standards for sustainable agriculture and rural empowerment in East New Britain. It supplies broiler chicks to registered farmers who raise the chicks for up to six weeks before...

Department of Agriculture presents a $311k check to Mountain State Co-Hop

FLEMINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - On Monday, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture presented a check in the amount of $311,184 to the Mountain State Co-Hop. The check will help support the development of two food manufacturing facilities in the...

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture presents a $311,184 check to the Mountain State Co-Hop

Call to explore potential of temperate fruit farming

PETALING JAYA: As the government moves to impose the Sales and Service Tax (SST) on most imported fruits, questions are being raised about Malaysia’s heavy reliance on foreign produce and whether the country should ramp up efforts to grow popular...

Agriculture engineer jailed for defrauding Navrongo Businessman 

The Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 43-year-old Agricultural Engineer, Abraham Asudam, to 36 months imprisonment after he was found guilty of defrauding a relative under false pretences. The conviction, delivered by His Honour Judge Isaac...