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Extreme wet weather hits farms and plant nurseries
Cattle farmer Cameron Farquharson, from Piddletrenthide, says much of the land there is under water meaning the grass is not growing and it has been too wet to carry out winter tasks.
Zoetis BRD Genetic Predictions Aim to Improve Calf Health and Survival
Zoetis has announced genetic predictions for bovine respiratory disease (BRD) will be available in Inherit Select for commercial cow-calf operations and as an upgrade to its Inherit Connect test for seedstock.
New FAO publication describes global fish fraud and the tools to combat it
Fish fraud, in a variety of guises, is widespread in markets around the world, and there are a growing number of tools to combat it, according to a new report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Dicamba Gets a Two-Season Green Light Under New EPA Rules
Soybean and cotton farmers once again have access to over-the-top dicamba following a new decision from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), though under significantly tighter federal restrictions than in previous registrations.
Soybean-Based Firefighting Foam Could Replace ‘Forever Chemical’ Foam
A bill advancing through the Iowa Senate would require fire districts and city councils in the state to consider switching to a soybean-based firefighting foam in an effort to reduce exposure to forever chemicals.
New biogas facility planned for former airfield
Plans to use a former airfield to build a biodegradable energy facility that turns agricultural waste into electricity have been recommended for approval.
Africa launches push to close agricultural mechanization gap as landmark conference begins
Africa continues to lag behind other regions in farm power. While much of Asia and the Near East rapidly expanded tractor use, many farmers remain dependent on manual or animal labour.
New Holland T7 SWB Tractors Cut Turning Radius 20% With New Front Axle
New Holland is rolling out Standard Wheelbase (SWB) T7 Tractors, which feature a new front axle to increase maneuverability, cab suspension to enhance ride quality
£21.5m boost for farm innovation as new crops and tech head to fields
The funding will back 15 innovation projects across England, supporting farmers in sectors ranging from dairy and arable to horticulture and marginal land use, as part of Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme delivered with Innovate UK.
Dairy farmers hit by further milk price cuts from Muller
Müller has become the latest major processor to cut its milk price, adding to growing concern among dairy farmers as weakening markets continue to squeeze returns.