Transformation-focused agri budget vote garners support from most political parties

The Department of Agriculture (DoA) has been allocated R7.6-billion in funding for the 2025/26 financial year, which is a reduction from the prior year’s R7.9-billion allocation. Over the medium-term expenditure framework, the DoA’s budget is,...

Wandile Sihlobo: China is no replacement for the US in SA agri

The primary focus for South African trade this week is on United States policy and tariffs. In this interview with BIzNews, Wandile Sihlobo, the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), warns that South Africa...

City children get their first taste of farming life as tractor trundles into school

Leading Norfolk farmer Tim Papworth visited Earlham Nursery School to speak to children about the food produced on his farm at Felmingham, near North Walsham, as well as the wildlife living there. He was joined by Norfolk Young Farmers’ Club...

Court revokes defendant’s bail in N600 million agribusiness fraud trial

The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, on Tuesday, revoked the bail of a defendant for presenting a forged medical report in an attempt to obstruct trial regarding charges of agribusiness investment fraud. The News Agency of Nigeria...

How Has Agricultural Carbon Emissions in Fujian Evolved Over 20 Years?

Newswise — Against the backdrop of global warming, agricultural activities represent one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for approximately 9% to 14% of global total emissions. The changing patterns and influencing...

Horticulture vital to NI’s agri-food sector

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has said horticulture is vital to Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector. The Scheme aims to foster innovation, support sustainable practices and promote growth within the horticulture industry. It will develop cooperation...

Stroke survivor defies the odds to pursue dairy farming dream

A determined agriculture student at Barnsley College is overcoming significant challenges after surviving a severe stroke in 2021, steadfastly pursuing her passion for farming and a future career in dairy. Neive Burke’s recovery journey has been...

PM Shehbaz calls for effective use of AI to boost agri production

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized that the government should benefit from internationally renowned experts for the effective use of artificial intelligence and modern technology in agriculture. PM Shehbaz...

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Castlefield Viaduct awarded £2.75m funding for major extension

NFU event hears NGO concerns at Fruit Focus

Researchers develop low-cost melting machine to tackle major farming problem: 'Triple win'

Photo Credit: La Trobe University A team of researchers has invented a low-cost melting machine that would allow farmers to recycle their own agricultural plastics on the farm. In a study published in the Recycling journal, the team detailed how...

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Farming is like football, you can't win every year, according to Dalyup grower

"It's too wet, it's too dry, there's a dry finish, and they're difficult years, all our soil amelioration, all our drainage, all our claying, is to even out the worst three years in 10, because the middle ones take care of themselves."

Car park ‘eyesore’ to be redeveloped into new green spaces

Lloyds backs £4m garden centre expansion

Garden Centre Association south east winners revealed

P1 Contractors and Johnsons Nurseries landscape largest Passivhaus School

Zest wins ‘best individual product’ at 2025 Solex Awards