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Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law
Dog owners face unlimited fines and could see their pets taken away under new laws designed to better protect farm animals from attacks in England and Wales.
FAO report: agriculture remains a lifeline for rural families in war-affected Ukraine
FAO reports agriculture remains vital for Ukraine’s rural food security amid war, but declining incomes and limited inputs strain livelihoods. Many rely on coping strategies, increasing vulnerability, highlighting need for continued support.
Seasonal sheep shearers get 'final' visa reprieve
The UK will allow overseas sheep shearers to work for one final year, extending a visa scheme to prevent labor shortages. The government aims for the industry to transition to a fully domestic workforce.
Farmers 'hammered' by fertiliser and fuel rises
The cost of fuel and natural gas has been volatile over the past weeks, due to war in Iran and neighbouring Gulf states.
Polaris Expands Enclosed Cab Ranger UTV Lineup For All-Season Work
Polaris is introducing two factory-enclosed-cab utility vehicle models with fixed glass windshields to protect riders from the elements — the 2026 Ranger 1000 Cab and the 2027 Ranger XP 1000 Cab.
FAO’s Food and Agriculture Museum and Network links with new WOW Agrifood Museum in Siena
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today took part in the inauguration of the WOW – University of Siena Museum on Agrifood, a new space dedicated to agrifood systems and their future
FAO welcomes UN resolution instituting International Coffee Day
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomes the adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) proclaiming October 1 as International Coffee Day.
UN adopts FAO’s new guidelines for landmark 2030 agricultural data drive
Guidelines formulated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the World Programme of Census of Agriculture in 2030 were endorsed on 6 March by the UN Statistical Commission at its 57th Session
Upcycling Model Drives Green Productivity
This P-Talk on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 (14:00 Japan Time) features JOYCLE CEO Yutaro Koyanagi introducing upcycling technologies and business models that support Green Productivity 2.0 and sustainable MSME development.
Drones and AI used to help farmers tackle weeds
Researchers at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, are using drones and AI to scan fields and identify weeds.