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Friday, September 30, 2022
US President Joe Biden to protect farmers dealing with meat and poultry firms
The Biden administration has proposed new laws to toughen competition rules in poultry and livestock markets, which aims to protect farmers dealing with meat and poultry companies, Bloomberg reported.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
US farmers call on government to oppose Mexico's upcoming ban on GM corn
US farmers are urging their government to challenge a Mexican ban on genetically modified (GM) corn under the terms of a regional free trade agreement, threatening both countries with billions of dollars in economic damage, Reuters reported ...
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Farmers in Australia concerned beef exports could be blocked by EU new law
Australia's National Farmers' Federation responded angrily to the possibility that tough new land-clearing protections adopted by the European parliament on Wednesday might prevent Australian beef exports, The Sydney Morning Herald reported ...
Monday, September 19, 2022
US Farmers for Soil Health awarded US$95 million from USDA's climate-smart agriculture grant
The United States Department of Agriculture's Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities programme announced it will award Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) a US$95 million grant.
Friday, September 16, 2022
Wheat farmers in Argentina abandon some lots because of drought
The major Buenos Aires grains exchange said wheat farmers in Argentina have begun to abandon lots of wheat because of the protracted drought in the country, a concern as growers cope with poor rainfall, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Farmers in Western Australia concerned as demand for free-range eggs outstrip supply
Farmers in West Australia (WA) are worried that once caged eggs are phased out, they won't be able to supply consumers with enough free-range eggs, ABC News reported.
Monday, September 5, 2022
Antitrust regulator supports US efforts to change manner chicken firms pay farmers
One of the United States' top antitrust regulators is backing the Joe Biden administration's efforts to change the way chicken companies pay farmers, a move that could potentially reshape the industry.
Monday, September 5, 2022
Meghalaya, India aims to help farmers earn sustainable livelihood through various livestock farmings
Indian state Meghalaya's Progress scheme aims to ensure that farmers earn a sustainable livelihood through different livestock farming activities, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said last week.
Monday, August 29, 2022
Certified Irish Augus launched first of its kind breed programme for beef farmers in Ireland
Certified Irish Angus has launched on August 25 what it describes as "a new programme which will reward breeders with a bonus scheme".
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
CEO encourages poultry farmers in Nigeria to adopt use of data
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Afarmacco, Godfrey Ebetaleye, has called on poultry farmers across Nigeria to embrace the use of data to transform the poultry industry, saying that the move will go a long way in helping to manage and m ...
Monday, August 8, 2022
Malaysia's subsidies for poultry farmers to cease by end-August
Malaysia plans to end subsidies for chicken and egg farmers on August 31, though it will retain an export ban on poultry until supplies stabilise, the country's Agriculture and Food Industries Minister, Ronald Kiandee, told the Malaysian pa ...
Thursday, July 28, 2022
US farmers forced to sell off cattle at levels not seen in over 10 years
US farmers in Western states are being forced to sell off their cattle at levels not seen in over 10 years due to extreme drought and inflationary pressures, CNN Business reported.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
US$25 million recovery programme announced for Pennsylvania poultry farmers
Russell Redding, Pennsylvania state Agriculture Secretary, has announced a US$25 million recovery and reimbursement programme for state poultry farmers affected by bird flu, ABC 27 reported.
Monday, July 25, 2022
Economic report notes importance of US pig farmers in terms of contribution to economy
The United States' National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) released a new economic report that highlights how pig farmers in the US are significant contributors to the agricultural and overall economy.
Friday, July 22, 2022
ADM, Farmers Business Network to expand sustainable ag-tech platform
ADM and Farmers Business Network (FBN), a global farmer-to-farmer network and ag-tech company, have announced the signing of an agreement to expand availability of FBN's leading-edge digital farm business management platform, Gradable, to A ...

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