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Giant Veg Talent

Kevin Fortey is known as Mr Giant Veg and is taking his unique talent to the States

Mr Giant Veg set for American adventure with talks in LA

Heifers feeding at Heims Hillcrest Dairy, Algoma

Heifers feeding at Heims Hillcrest Dairy, Algoma

Wisconsin's dairy farms embrace the future without letting go of their roots

Dairy company fined for falsely claiming NZ-only ingredients

Dairy company fined for falsely claiming NZ-only ingredients

Dairy Firm Fined

Dairy company fined for 100% NZ claim on products of Indian origin

A recent report reveals that half of NZ beef and sheep farmers will need to convert to trees to meet 2050 climate target

A recent report reveals that half of NZ beef and sheep farmers will need to convert to trees to meet 2050 climate target

Pine or Profit?

Struggling NZ sheep farms may shift to pine amid profit pressures

UK-first as Glasgow based brewer launches 'game changing' IPA

UK-first as Glasgow based brewer launches 'game changing' IPA

World first as Glasgow-based brewer makes 'game changing' move

GB Lamb prices are expected to remain firm when New Zealand values have increased

GB Lamb prices are expected to remain firm when New Zealand values have increased

Increased trade for smaller NZ lamb crop set to bolster UK trade in coming months

New Zealand's gene tech decision may ripple across Scotland

New Zealand's gene tech decision may ripple across Scotland

Gene Tech Shift

New Zealand government Govt drafts law to end gene tech ban

The exporter and air freight operator LiveAir generates $75-$100m AUD revenue/year

The exporter and air freight operator LiveAir generates $75-$100m AUD revenue/year

80 sheep die in air freight from Australia to Indonesia, investigation ongoing

Goat plague is said to have up to a 70% mortality rate among the goats and sheep

Goat plague is said to have up to a 70% mortality rate among the goats and sheep

Goat Plague Ban

Greece halts goat and sheep movement nationwide to combat 'goat plague' outbreak

AgResearch to launch GE ryegrass trial bid in NZ

US maize crops: 88% in silking phase, 46% in dough.

US maize crops: 88% in silking phase, 46% in dough.

Maize Crop Milestone

Confidence in the US maize market after good growing conditions reported

Insights from a comprehensive US study

Insights from a comprehensive US study

Purchase Path Insights

New US study shows what influences consumers to pick up potatoes

Delegates enjoyed a week long tour visiting individual breeders, SRUC, AB Europe, and attending several agricultural shows and receptions

Delegates enjoyed a week long tour visiting individual breeders, SRUC, AB Europe, and attending several agricultural shows and receptions

50 Years of Trading

International Guests Celebrate British Texel Sheep Society’s 50th

Dry weather is theatening the ability to rear livestock is Sicily

Dry weather is theatening the ability to rear livestock is Sicily

Drought in Sicily threatens to end livestock farming on the island

There is a move to transfer jobs at John Deere

There is a move to transfer jobs at John Deere

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Massive layoffs at John Deere in the US as jobs moved to Mexico

The dairy sector in New Zealand is facing high costs

The dairy sector in New Zealand is facing high costs

Agricultural survey shows decade-high costs for dairy farmers in New Zealand

Protected bears could be culled in Slovakia

Protected bears could be culled in Slovakia

Bear culling could be permitting in Slovakia as EU permission sought

Official numbers have added 4m cattle to the Australian national herd

Official numbers have added 4m cattle to the Australian national herd

Over four million cows added to the Australian cow after miscount

Ref:RH150923067 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Ref:RH150923067 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Denmark introduces worlds first cow tax at €100 per animal from 2030

Soya Beans Ref:RH231122047 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Soya Beans Ref:RH231122047 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Increased production in South America results in record global Soybean supplies

A farmer drives his tractor near the European Council building in Brussels during a demonstration of farmers in March

A farmer drives his tractor near the European Council building in Brussels during a demonstration of farmers in March

Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets green light despite farmers’ protests

Turkey has shut grain imports

Turkey has shut grain imports

Turkey's ban on wheat imports could cause Russian grain flood

Romania boosts water system

Romania boosts water system

Romanian Government invests millions in land irrigation

Record yields in NZ barley trials

Record yields in NZ barley trials

New Zealand winter barley trials average 13t/ha in record breaking year

A second human case of bird flu from cows reported in US

A second human case of bird flu from cows reported in US

Second American case of avian influenza confirmed in dairy farm worker

Saudi Arabia has been pinpointed as a key market for British agri-food exports

Saudi Arabia has been pinpointed as a key market for British agri-food exports

UK lamb and dairy exporters tap Saudi market at Riyadh's premier food show

Russian grain will define the market this year

Russian grain will define the market this year

All eyes on Russia as the global grain dominance continues

Grain markets have risen

Grain markets have risen

Strikes in Argentina and late frost in the east affecting the cereal sector

Farmer-Citizen party joins Dutch coalition government, making historic debut

Farmer-Citizen party joins Dutch coalition government, making historic debut

Farmer-Citizen political part joins Dutch coalition government for first time

JCB says it has now completely withdrawn from Russia

JCB says it has now completely withdrawn from Russia

JCB's Russia export controversy following contradicting official statements

The H5N1 strain of avian flu has no jumped to cattle

The H5N1 strain of avian flu has no jumped to cattle

H5N1 strain of avian flu jumps into cattle in America

Cattle Australia believes the net zero climate target should be replaced with a 'climate neutral' goal (image: Pixabay)

Cattle Australia believes the net zero climate target should be replaced with a 'climate neutral' goal (image: Pixabay)

Cattle Australia urges red meat sector to go 'climate neutral'

Shipments of beef to South Korea will commence later this month

Shipments of beef to South Korea will commence later this month

South Korea looks to welcome Irish beef from Dawn Meats

Live export ship MV Bahijah (image: Animals Australia)

Live export ship MV Bahijah (image: Animals Australia)

Australia announces live sheep export ban by 2028 with $107m transition plan

The agreement ensures the continuation of free trade, suspending import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU until June 5, 2025.

The agreement ensures the continuation of free trade, suspending import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU until June 5, 2025.

EU extends free trade deal with Ukraine amidst market safeguards

France ups maize production post-wet winter

France ups maize production post-wet winter

More maize getting grown in France after wet winter

Bluetongue affects livestock, such as cattle. Stock Image.

Bluetongue affects livestock, such as cattle. Stock Image.

Warning: ‘High probability’ new strain of bluetongue will spread from Europe

Governon DeSantis has signed the order to ban the sale of lab-grown meat in Florida

Governon DeSantis has signed the order to ban the sale of lab-grown meat in Florida

Florida set to ban the sale of lab-grown meat in bid to protect farmers

Luke Vernon during his inaugural 8-hour shearing record (credits: Facebook)

Luke Vernon during his inaugural 8-hour shearing record (credits: Facebook)

Kiwi Luke Vernon takes victory in eight-hour Merino shearing world record

David Buick dicusses his set backs following recent New Zealand Open final win

David Buick dicusses his set backs following recent New Zealand Open final win

David Buick reins New Zealand Shears Open final despite farming accident setback

The network aims to provide advice on the organic sector

The network aims to provide advice on the organic sector

European group advises farmers on entering organic market

Research by Raphael Mrode and Mike Coffey has helped farmers in both Scotland and East Africa

Research by Raphael Mrode and Mike Coffey has helped farmers in both Scotland and East Africa

Scottish scientists and farmers' dairy cow breeding efforts pay off

Some of the pigs at Whitmuir farm TSF

Some of the pigs at Whitmuir farm TSF

Spain ranks first in the number of pigs in the EU with close to 35 million

Brazil hits record pork production in another successful year. Ref:RH070720140 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Brazil hits record pork production in another successful year. Ref:RH070720140 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Another record year has been achieved for Brazil’s pork production

Since wolves were reintroduced to Switzerland in 2012, their numbers have increased to around 300 (image credits: Pixabay)

Since wolves were reintroduced to Switzerland in 2012, their numbers have increased to around 300 (image credits: Pixabay)

Farmers in Switzerland dump sheep carcasses in bold protest against wolves

Opportunities for UK pork in California Ref:RH070720138 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Opportunities for UK pork in California Ref:RH070720138 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Opportunities for UK pig farmers following California banning pork from US

It is believed he contracted from dairy cattle

It is believed he contracted from dairy cattle

First avian flu case linked to cattle exposure reported in Texas

Pig producers are being advised to review NPA guidance on African Swine Fever

Pig producers are being advised to review NPA guidance on African Swine Fever

NPA urges UK Pig producers to be vigilant of African Swine Fever threat

A farmer drives his tractor near the European Council building in Brussels during a demonstration of farmers, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Dozens of tractors sealed off streets close to European Union headquarters where the 27 EU farm ministers are meeting

A farmer drives his tractor near the European Council building in Brussels during a demonstration of farmers, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Dozens of tractors sealed off streets close to European Union headquarters where the 27 EU farm ministers are meeting

Farmers in tractors block Brussels as EU policies protest turns violent

During 2021, the commission vowed to introduce legislative proposals to ban caged farming in EU (image credits: Pixabay)

During 2021, the commission vowed to introduce legislative proposals to ban caged farming in EU (image credits: Pixabay)

Legal action against EU Commission failing to deliver on cage-free farming commitment

Sowing season is upon farmers once again

Sowing season is upon farmers once again

Spring barley planting delayed in France due to wet weather

Heat stress is potentially leading to 2.1m less lambs each year in Australia (image credits: Pixabay)

Heat stress is potentially leading to 2.1m less lambs each year in Australia (image credits: Pixabay)

Study highlights how rising temperatures threaten Australian sheep production

Ripon Farm Services announces new CEO as Geoff Brown MBE transitions to chairman

Ripon Farm Services announces new CEO as Geoff Brown MBE transitions to chairman

Ripon Farm Services announces new CEO as Geoff Brown MBE transitions to chairman

Tractor convoy in north Wales.

Tractor convoy in north Wales.

Farmers protest against Welsh Government today with North Wales convoy

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