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FAO Director-General calls for accelerated action on One Health agenda
The Director‑General of the FAO, QU Dongyu called for accelerated action to advance the One Health agenda, warning that persistent capacity gaps and insufficient sustainable financing continue to undermine progress.
USDA Baseline Points to Declining U.S. Row Crop Acreage
The USDA’s most recent 10-year projection through 2035 points to a gradual but persistent decline in U.S. planted acreage to major row crops. In recent decades, total U.S. crop acreage has tended to remain relatively stable
Farmers in 9 States Have Started Planting Corn, USDA Says
On Monday, the USDA published the first Crop Progress report of the 2026 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest progress and condition numbers as the season kicks off.
FAO rolls out new initiatives to include and promote entrepreneurial youth
The FAO announced three initiatives to help enterprising youth in the field of One Health, and outlined the three pillars undergirding the integrated approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems.
Farmers welcome 'long overdue' support
Farmers have welcomed a "fantastic" and "long overdue" decision to prioritise providing local produce in council-run care homes and schools.
Managing Supply: Balancing Fewer Farrowings with Record Litter Sizes
The USDA’s March Hogs and Pigs report puts the March 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs at 74.3 million head, down about 1.5% from last quarter and up almost 0.5% from a year ago
Sales of full fat milk on the rise, say producers
Red top milk is in and green top milk is out, according to Guernsey Dairy, which has seen sales of full fat milk increase by 30% since 2019.
Minnesota Confirms State's First Glufosinate-Resistant Waterhemp
Waterhemp resistance is expanding across the Midwest, with control slipping across multiple herbicide groups and now, one of the last effective postemergence tools is at risk.
The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
Arun Srinivas left finance to grow dragon fruit in India, achieving strong yields through research and planning. The crop offers steady income and resilience, but scaling globally requires improved varieties, modern farming, and better cold-chain systems.
FAO Chief Economist warns of severe global food security risks from disruption to Strait of Hormuz trade corridor
The Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Máximo Torero, warned that the ongoing disruption to the Strait of Hormuz trade corridor is triggering