(Bloomberg) — China said its minister for agriculture and rural affairs is under investigation by the anti-graft agency for “serious violations” of the law, the latest high-level government official to be probed for alleged wrongdoing. Most Read from Bloomberg Tang Renjian is “currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation,” the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection […]
Farheen Sayam, the manager of value chain engagement for non-profit WWF Pakistan, is on a mission to rally industry stakeholders to support regenerative agriculture practices for smallholder farmers and address environmental issues caused by unsustainable practices. An unconventional ally has emerged in the battle against climate change and environmental degradation: regenerative agriculture. This holistic approach […]
PIKETON – Logan Minter with Ohio State University, South Centers in Piketon, was awarded $49,529 for the project, “Expanding Opportunities of Season-Long Row Covers in Cucurbit Production using Native Pollinators.” “This project will engage in cooperative research to apply use of season-long row covers and native pollinators to enhance sustainability of cucurbit crops on production […]
The RPLC Pakistan project, with support from both the textile and food industries, is set to be implemented in the Jhang and Sahiwal districts of Punjab and Barkhan and Lasbela districts of Balochistan. The duo explained that this initiative offers a demonstrable approach to landscapes that has already seen success in India, Brazil, and Tanzania. […]
In this article, we discuss the 11 best farmland and agriculture stocks to buy according to analysts. To skip the detailed analysis of the industry, go directly to the 5 Best Farmland and Agriculture Stocks To Buy According to Analysts. Agriculture and farmland are some of the most indispensable industries that contribute significantly to the […]
The rolling hills of central Ohio make the drive to Lynd Fruit Farm a scenic one: Freshly planted fields and pastures dotted with cows, horses and sheep blur by as cars coast along country roads. Nearing Blue Frog Farm — a Lynd farm that typically is closed to the public — drivers are met by […]
Floodwaters in Brazil have swallowed up soybean fields and farming equipment, cutting off roads, livestock farms and warehouses in the latest extreme weather event to hit the agricultural giant. The inundated state of Rio Grande do Sul is one of the biggest soy-producing regions in Brazil, as well as its main rice-growing area, and both […]
Northwest Illinois is home to some of the most fertile soil in the state, nation, and world, and the farmers who work this land are vital to this state’s top economic driver — agriculture. Knowing this, when I was elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 2018, one of the first things I did was […]
As Farm Bill negotiations hit full force in Washington, D.C., in the next few weeks, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said he’s not on board with making cuts to a food assistance program for lower-income Americans. Vilsack praised Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s proposal, which outlined Democrats’ priorities for massive omnibus legislation, which is passed roughly every […]
(Bloomberg) — Kenyan lawmakers are demanding the dismissal of the nation’s agriculture secretary after government agencies distributed fake fertilizer through a subsidy program, the latest scandal to hit President William Ruto’s government. Most Read from Bloomberg Eighty percent of legislators present in parliament on Thursday voted in favor of Mithika Linturi’s removal for allegedly flouting […]
CENTREVILLE – A portable science laboratory recently returned to Centreville Elementary, where its students took part in a variety of hands-on lessons. Over the course of four days starting Feb. 19, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Food, Agriculture & Resource in Motion trailer hosted the school’s K-6 students, one classroom at a time. In addition, its 16 […]
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Szejna has confirmed that Poland is holding talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding exempting Poland from some provisions of the European Green Deal. Source: Andrzej Szejna on Radio ZET, as reported by onet; European Pravda Details: Szejna confirmed that Poland is holding informal talks with von […]