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More sustainable agriculture: Recycled fertilizers could be part of the solution
Second flesh-eating screwworm infection reported in cattle in Texas
Governor issued disaster declaration as agencies move to stop spread of parasite, including release of sterile flies A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm fly has been confir…
Beef Prices Are Already Sky High. Now Comes Screwworm.
Catherine Rampell and Jonathan Cohn give their takes on the return of the flesh-eating parasite screwworm.…
Stolen Ukrainian grain is Africa’s food security concern too
Behind every shipment of grain there is a farmer, a field, a contract, a port, an insurer and a buyer. When that chain begins with occupation and theft, the damage does not stop at…
Trump makes pitch to farmers hard-hit by tariffs, high prices in Wisconsin
Trump seeks to shore up support among rural voters hard-hit by tariffs, economic fallout of war with Iran.…
Watch Sec. Rollins School Dem Rep on SNAP Fraud, Then JD Vance Lands the Crushing Blow
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testified before the House Committee on Agriculture on Thursday.…
Drum plantation technique helps grow 3,200 trees in saline land at Dholera
Drum plantation technique successfully grows 3,200 trees in saline Dholera, enhancing green cover amid industrial development efforts.…
Startup Battlefield is returning to Australia — here’s what happened the last time we came to Sydney
On August 19, Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, one of the world's most iconic technology companies. We're taking over Stripe Tour Sydney for a…
New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, threatening cattle industry
The Department of Agriculture confirmed on Wednesday that the New World screwworm fly has been detected in Texas, marking the first time the parasite has threatened America’s cattl…
How flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef prices
The flies have already passed through the narrowest stretches of land in Panama and Mexico. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Kerala monsoon onset: Why southwest monsoon arrival matters for India
Kerala monsoon onset on June 4, 2026: As heavy rains trigger IMD alerts, the Kerala monsoon onset is proven vital for India's agriculture and economy.…
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.…
Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.…
'Not enough' bees for crop pollination as parasite takes over
A new report warns of a massive pollination shortfall in Australia this year as varroa mite wipes out hives and forces beekeepers out.…
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ Season 5 on Prime Video, Where The TV Host-Turned-Farmer Blends Laughs With Big Challenges
Jeremy Clarkson comes into Season 5 of Clarkson’s Farm with health scares, the usual bold talk, and a host of new challenges down on his farm.…
Uba Sani signs laws to transform energy, agriculture, climate policy
Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, listed the new laws as the Kaduna State Electricity Law, 2026, Kaduna State Agricultural Development Fund (KADFund) Law, 20…
USDA defends response to screwworm as cases of parasite inch closer to Texas border
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday that the New World screwworm is just miles from the southern border as concerns build about the Trump administration’s response…
Samples from Texas calves tested for possible screwworm, rattling cattle markets
The parasite has been moving north through Mexico for more than a year.…
If Maharashtra can waive farm loans fully, why can’t Tamil Nadu?, asks Anbumani
Anbumani questions Tamil Nadu's limited farm loan waiver compared to Maharashtra's extensive relief for farmers.…
A year since the varroa mite entered Qld, honey bee colonies have collapsed
Beekeepers in Queensland say they are 'barely hanging on' a year after the varroa mite was detected in the state for the first time.…
Rallying cry outside New Brunswick legislature over phaseout of veterinarian services
Hundreds gathered outside the legislature Wednesday opposing the province's plan to shift veterinary services to the private sector.…
Demand Is Booming for New No Tech, Repairable Tractor
"There is consumer pressure to back away from technology that is unnecessary to perform everyday tasks."…
High Court directs State to file status report on desilting Vaigai dam
High Court orders State to report on Vaigai dam desilting, crucial for water supply to five districts in Tamil Nadu.…
Wheat procurement surges 17% to 35 million tonne, exceeds target for 2026-27 season
Wheat procurement reaches 35 million tonnes, exceeding targets, with Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana leading the surge.…
Flesh-Eating New World Screwworm Found 25 Miles From U.S. Border, USDA Says
'very, very serious threat to our livestock'…
The Search for the Perfect Potato
One writer with a lifelong reverence for potatoes commits herself to a quest: finding the variety of her dreams.…
Motors, pipelines used to draw water illegally seized in Theni
Following complaints of water flowing from Mullaperiyar dam to Vaigai dam being drawn illegally in certain areas, causing water shortage in the tail-end areas, Water Resources Depa…
Something’s Killing North Carolina’s Blueberries. Scientists Finally Found the Culprit
North Carolina State University researchers have confirmed the first sighting of P. imbricornus in the state.…
Watch: 2026 to be driest in 11 years. How badly can a deficient monsoon hit crop output?
India is expected to have a ‘deficient’ monsoon this year. What does a dry period mean for our crops and the agricultural economy? Here’s a look at how weak monsoon years have affe…
A ‘mystery beetle’ is devouring North Carolina’s precious blueberries
The beetle’s 5-inch-long babies could threaten the state’s $70 million blueberry industry.…
Vaigai dam will be desilted in three months, State tells High Court
The State Government on Wednesday told the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that the desilting of Vaigai dam would be completed in three months. The court directed the State …
Kerala Agriculture department to collaborate with General Education department to form ‘Kathiru’ farming clubs
Kerala's Agriculture and Education departments launch 'Kathiru' clubs to promote agricultural awareness and scientific practices among youth.…
Cropped 3 June 2026: Highway through the Amazon | El Niño impact | State of CO2 removal
Amazon deforestation fell to its lowest level since 2019 and Heatwaves damaged crops in Europe and Asia.…
Government launching animal-centric breeding to boost dairy farmers’ income, says Collector
Government's new "Animal-Centric Breeding Approach" aims to boost dairy farmers' income and livestock productivity, says Collector Shukla.…
Chittoor Collector calls for coordination between pulp units and mango farmers
Chittoor Collector urges mango farmers to harvest mature fruits for better prices, ensuring coordination with pulp units for quality procurement.…
Textile Industry welcomes temporary duty exemption on cotton imports
Textile industry hails duty exemption on cotton imports, aiding competitiveness and addressing supply shortages amid rising production costs.…
Tirunelveli MP seeks allocation of funds for rail overbridge at Kulavanigarpuram manned level crossing
Tirunelveli MP seeks allocation of funds for rail overbridge at Kulavanigarpuram manned level crossing…
Farmers lay siege to PACB at S. Maraikulam demanding complete waiver of crop loan
Farmers lay siege to PACB at S. Maraikulam demanding complete waiver of crop loan…
Telangana’s paddy procurement to cross 75 lakh MT, set to surpass last year’s record
Telangana's paddy procurement is set to exceed 75 lakh MT, surpassing last year's record amid operational challenges.…
Farmers resume silt extraction from Bhavanisagar reservoir after talks
Farmers resume silt extraction from Bhavanisagar reservoir after officials grant permission for over 100 vehicles following negotiations.…
Bathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'
The National Trust, which manages Portstewart Strand, has urged visitors to the beach to be vigilant.…
Meghalaya govt intensifies efforts to check spread of African Swine Fever
Meghalaya govt intensifies efforts to check spread of African Swine Fever | India News…
Antibiotics use in livestock could rise by a third in next 15 years, UN report warns
Governments urged to act to prevent potentially disastrous impacts on human resistance to medicines…
Coconut farmers urge NAFED to procure copra
Coconut farmers in Thanjavur urge NAFED to procure copra amid plummeting prices, seeking minimum support price implementation.…
Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 79.78 feet
Mettur Dam's water level is at 79.78 feet, with inflow at 1,881 cusecs and discharge at 1,000 cusecs.…
Andhra Pradesh CNF wins $1.5-million Food Planet Prize 2026 in Sweden for natural farming push
Andhra Pradesh's APCNF has won the $1.5-million Food Planet Prize 2026 in Sweden for one of the world's largest shifts to natural farming.…
Rural UK ‘particularly at risk’ of diesel shortages if Iran war continues
OECD forecast sets out economic risks from conflict, pointing to potential shortfalls to key energy products OECD predicts spate of recessions globally if Iran conflict drags into …
Engineering Krishi-Route: A Real-Time Geospatial Logistics Engine (MERN + Leaflet)
Logistics is the silent killer of agricultural profit. In India, a farmer's margin is often destroyed...…
₹36,585 crore farm loan waiver to benefit 56 lakh farmers in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Cabinet approves ₹36,585 crore farm loan waiver, benefiting 56 lakh farmers ahead of the monsoon season.…
Fertiliser imports hit one million tonne mark since Iran war began
Streamlined biosecurity checks of fertiliser shipments have fast-tracked imports of urea for Australia's winter crop.…
Gardeners beware: slugs returning after dry weather to threaten strawberries
Wetter weather expected to bring surge of slugs out of hiding, just as strawberries experience bumper early crop Entomologists in England are expecting a surge in slugs coming out …
'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague
Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.…
Mettur dam may not be opened for irrigation on June 12
The probability of the Mettur dam getting opened on the scheduled date of June 12 appears to be remote, in view of the poor storage and the forecast of a poor southwest monsoon (Ju…
Telangana launches weather advisory initiative to help farmers
Telangana launches a weather advisory initiative to provide farmers with timely alerts for improved agricultural decision-making.…
Ministers statements on paddy procurement run contrary to ground reality: BJP State chief N. Ramchander Rao
BJP State chief N. Ramchander Rao criticizes ministers' conflicting paddy procurement statements, highlighting farmers' distress and misinformation.…
‘Foundation stone very soon for Jindal mega industrial park’
Foundation stone for Jindal mega industrial park in Vizianagaram to be laid soon, addressing local farmers' concerns.…
Government prioritises human life and property: Forest Minister Shibu Baby John
Forest Minister Shibu Baby John emphasizes prioritizing human safety and announces a 100-day program to tackle human-wildlife conflicts.…
Minister announces release of Godavari water today for Kharif season
Godavari water will be released from Dowleswaram today for the Kharif season, ensuring irrigation and drinking water supply.…
Small onion farmers of Dindigul district unable to get right price for produce due to limited export opportunities
Small onion farmers in Dindigul struggle to get fair prices due to limited export opportunities impacting their livelihoods.…
Paddy farmers facing hardships due to procurement issues: Kishan Reddy
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy criticizes Telangana's paddy procurement failures, highlighting hardships faced by farmers and logistical issues.…