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Friday, April 29, 2022
The US government seeks US$500 million to encourage farmers to grow more wheat
US President Joe Biden's administration has asked Congress to approve US$500 million for the domestic agriculture industry, to encourage farmers to grow more wheat and increase federal government expenditure on short-term loans to farmers w ...
Thursday, April 28, 2022
AFBF: Proposed rule may force US farmers, ranchers to comply with onerous reporting process
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) joined 119 other US agriculture organisations in sending a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asking for an extension of time to comment on its proposed rule, "The Enhancem ...
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
US farmers off to slow start in corn planting this year
US farmers in major growing areas are getting a late start this year with corn planting, and the current predictions show rains and chilly temperatures in the southern Midwest and Mississippi River Delta over the next two weeks, Reuters rep ...
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Thousands of Argentine farmers hold anti-tax protest
Thousands of Argentine farmers held an anti-tax protest in the country's capital against President Alberto Fernandez, as the agricultural industry criticised his policies to stop rising inflation by restricting food prices, Reuters reported ...
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Brazil farmers grow more soybeans and corn
Brazilian government agency Conab said local farmers have planted less sugarcane in the 2021/22 season, choosing to grow more soybeans and corn as global grain prices soar to record levels, Reuters reported.
Monday, April 18, 2022
ForFarmers nominates new CEO
The supervisory board of ForFarmers NV has nominated Chris Deen as member of the executive board of ForFarmers, to be appointed by the general shareholders meeting.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
UK dairy farmers in West Midlands, England, troubled by rising costs of animal feed, fuel
Dairy farmers in the England's West Midlands, the United Kingdom, said rising costs over the past 12 months are making producing milk "pretty depressing".
Monday, April 11, 2022
Malaysian farmers association do not blame traders for soaring chicken prices
Tan Chee Hee, president of the Federation of Livestock Farmers Associations of Malaysia said there are local traders selling chicken at MYR 10 (~US$2.37; MYR 1 = US$0.24), per kg higher than the government's ceiling price of MYR 8.90 (US$2. ...
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Scottish salmon farmers want relief from post-Brexit export paperwork
Salmon farmers in Scotland, the United Kingdom, are calling for action to ease the burden of export paperwork following the UK's exit from the European Union.
Monday, April 4, 2022
US farmers to reduce corn and wheat plantings
US farmers plan to reduce corn and wheat plantings this year even though worldwide demand for both grains have soared due to Russia's invasion into Ukraine and domestic supplies of wheat are at their lowest in 14 years, Reuters reported.
Monday, April 4, 2022
European Commission steps up to ensure food security and support EU farmers
The European Commission has presented a series of short- and medium-term actions aimed at strengthening global food security and supporting EU farmers and consumers in the face of rising food prices and input costs such as energy and fertil ...
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
ForFarmers further strengthens UK pig team
Leading livestock nutrition provider ForFarmers recently welcomed Sam Bradley as the latest addition to its technical support team for UK pig producers.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Bird flu support fund announced for French poultry farmers
Julien Denormandie, France's Minister for Agriculture, has pledged to assist the country's poultry industry, which is affected by bird flu, by providing compensation.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
China's swine farmers switch to lower quality grain and sell assets to survive
Swine farmers in China are switching to lower quality grain for livestock feed and are selling off their assets as they suffer record losses because of rising feed costs and poor pork demand, Reuters reported.
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Farmers in Canada could face another drought this year
Farmers in Canada expect to face another drought later this year, just as the rest of the world is counting on the country to grow more wheat and canola to ease food inflation caused by Russia's invasion into Ukraine, Reuters reported.

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