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USDA unveils 5 Rancher First Initiatives at Nebraska State Fair
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins drew a crowd at the Nebraska State Fair on Aug. 31 after rolling out the Rancher First Initiatives. She announced the actions directly to Nebraska farmers and ranchers.
Farmers grieving over bluetongue urged to talk
Farmers and support workers say bluetongue has hit agriculture hard and fear it will have a "lasting impact".
Farmers who have lost animals to the virus are feeling "a tremendous sense of grief"
GPS collars making shepherds' lives 'much easier'
Conservation initiative The Grazing Project has pioneered use of the collars on large flocks of sheep, with its efforts so successful it is now training four grazing cows to use the collars too.
France relaxes strict cheese-making rules after prolonged drought
France has temporarily relaxed rules for making some of its best-known cheeses after the summer drought drastically reduced the amount of grass available to feed milk herds.
How aspiring growers are putting spare land to use
Property owners with spare land are being partnered up."It works within the nature friendly, regenerative sector and to support new entrants into starting new farming enterprises."
Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
Somerset's famous cider orchards have been "decimated" by the long summer drought, producers say. Many trees have produced no fruit at all, and others have dropped their fruit early, rotting before they ripened.
FAO Director-General: Unlocking horticulture’s potential is key to transforming agrifood systems and delivering healthy diets for all
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu calls for transforming horticulture to boost healthy diets, address rising prices, and strengthen climate resilience for global food security.
How will extreme weather affect our food?
Persistent heatwaves and dry spells strain UK vegetable yields and livestock, forcing retailers toward alternative imports and accelerating farm-level adaptation measures.
Heatwaves spur efforts to find drought-resistant crops
After the long, hot dry summer which saw many parts of England under drought conditions, researches say they are looking at coming up with crops for the future that can withstand such stressful weather conditions.
The fruit crossing continents and cultures
Vans stacked with crates of juicy,ripe mangoes have become a familiar sight on many streets in Yorkshire this summer.Behind the spectacle is a significant seasonal economy stretching 4,000 miles across continents, and a deeper culinary heritage story.