Agricultural industry
U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) hosted the Committee's Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria on July 19. The lawmakers organized roundtable discussions with local farmers, agriculture groups, community associations, and government officials to discuss wildfire prevention, federal support for specialty crops, farm automation,
Agricultural industry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, led by Minister Carlos Favaro, has launched a new stage of delivery of machines and equipment from the Strategic Program for Structural Strengthening of Rural Settlements and Sustainability of Family Farming in Mato Grosso. The program aims to boost family farming and increase productivity
Agricultural industry
Farm Safety Week, an annual awareness campaign, begins its 13th year highlighting the alarming number of deaths and injuries in the agricultural sector. In 2024/25, 23 farm workers lost their lives in Great Britain, with five fatalities in Northern Ireland, according to the Health and Safety Executive for Northern
Agricultural industry
Farming remains one of the most perilous occupations in the UK, with stark new figures revealing 23 farm workers lost their lives on farms in Great Britain in 2024/25. The annual Farm Safety Week, run by the UK charity The Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies), highlights the sector'
Agricultural industry
In the scorching hot summer at the foot of Danxia Mountain, thousands of acres of high-standard farmland in Nijiaying Town, Linze County, are witnessing a "digital rain" of advanced technology and practices. The town has embarked on a journey to transform its agricultural landscape with the help of
Agricultural industry
Local councillors in Zurrieq have presented a united front to protect agricultural land at the center of a long-standing dispute between the community, private interests, and government. The issue revolves around a state-owned land in Tal-Bebbux, which has been tilled by the same families of farmers for generations. The dispute
Agricultural industry
The nanotechnology in agriculture market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by its ability to improve crop yields and quality, reduce chemical usage, and enhance nutrient absorption. The market is segmented by type and application, with nanoscale carriers, nanolignocellulosic materials, and biosensors being key players. Precision agriculture, sustainability, and government support
Agricultural industry
The announcement by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in mid-March that the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme had been fully allocated for this year and would no longer accept new applications has been met with widespread criticism from farmers and conservationists. The SFI, a flagship nature-friendly
Agricultural industry
Carlos Modesto, a resident of Teresina, has been a beneficiary of the Agency's credit program for three years, first as a taxi driver and now as a poultry farmer. He has recently signed his fourth credit agreement with Badespi, highlighting the trust and transformation that the Agency'
Agricultural industry
A new study conducted by the University of California Riverside has found that inhaled agricultural dust can disrupt gut health in agricultural workers, highlighting the need for protective measures to mitigate long-term health consequences. The researchers exposed mice to hog dust extract and observed significant changes in their gut microbiome
Agricultural industry
Research at the University of Cologne has highlighted the importance of plant genetic diversity in creating more sustainable agricultural systems. The study, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Department of Biotechnology, and Universitat zu Koln, emphasizes the need for a unified framework to conserve and utilize genetic diversity in crops such
Agricultural industry
Research conducted across five experimental sites in Sicily, a region representative of durum wheat cultivation scenarios in hot-arid environments, has revealed significant impacts of high temperatures and drought on durum wheat yield and quality. The study monitored phenological, morpho-physiological, and agronomic parameters using physiological stress indices such as RWC, NDVI,
