Agriculture
A £19m deal announced by the UK Government will cut tariffs on pork products exported to Mexico, providing a boost to British farmers, including those from 12 farms across the country. The exports are likely to mainly be offal and edible pork by-products, which are less popular in the UK
Agriculture
Stuart McAlpine, a fourth-generation farmer from Buntine, has dedicated over two decades to regenerative farming, using his 5000-hectare farm as a testing ground for innovative practices. Mr. McAlpine's commitment to regenerative agriculture has earned him a nomination for the Bob Hawke Landcare award, and his work with organizations
Agriculture
The Trump administration's Medicaid work requirements, passed alongside sweeping tax cuts, pose a significant threat to coverage for millions of low-income Americans. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has suggested that able-bodied individuals should seek employment on farms, despite evidence showing that most able-bodied Medicaid recipients are already working
Agriculture
A recently published report by the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights the complex factors influencing farmers' decisions to adopt soil health practices. Authored by a team of experts, the study explores the economic incentives and outcomes of adopting conservation practices, revealing significant variations
Agriculture
A new entrant to the farming sector and agricultural consultant, Ben Lloyd James, has been selected as the HCC Scholar for 2025. He will be investigating practical solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in pasture-based livestock systems in Wales. This is an important topic for the Welsh red meat sector,
Agriculture
Festival-goers at the Stidham Old Time Music Festival in Eastern Kentucky recently had the opportunity to learn about the future of sustainable agriculture through a hands-on workshop led by Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Coordinator Richard Shmikler. The workshop demonstrated the effectiveness of rotational grazing with sheep in managing invasive
Agriculture
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology, revealing the potential of immature cotton fibers to synthesize antimicrobial silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) at a significantly higher rate than mature cotton fibers. This study, funded by the USDA-ARS & TTU
Agriculture
The government's inheritance tax plans have been met with criticism from the rural industry, with the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) calling the impact assessment of the changes "little more than a token gesture" that fails to acknowledge the damage to investment, growth, and jobs.
Agriculture
Research conducted by investigators at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia has found that conversion of natural forests into conventional agricultural lands may lead to significant soil organic carbon losses. The study aimed to assess soil organic carbon stocks for natural forests, continuous cropping, shifting cultivation, and grazing land use
Agriculture
Tsogo village in Xizang Autonomous Region, nestled beside Basum Lake, was once a designated historical and cultural treasure struggling with poverty. However, through a government-funded relocation program, tourism infrastructure development, and innovative livestock farming, this impoverished community has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming a shining example of China's
Agriculture
The Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China has made significant strides in harnessing science and technology to drive agricultural development on the snow-covered plateau. Since 2005, the Autonomous Region Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences has produced a wealth of resources, including 469 television
Agriculture
The Agriculture and Food Authority is racing against time to geomap all land under coffee in the country to fulfill the European Union's Deforestation Regulations. The exercise is crucial to avoid losing the EU market, where coffee and other crops linked to deforestation are a major concern. The
