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Potentially deadly bluetongue livestock virus found in Scotland for first time
The potentially deadly bluetongue virus has been recorded in livestock in Scotland for the first time.
A single case of the virus was detected in a single sheep on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway last week.
California Eyes Methane Regulations for Dairy and Livestock
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is considering regulations for dairy and livestock operations to reduce the impact of animal agriculture on the environment.
A guide to the Royal Manx's two-day showcase of island farming
Run by the Royal Manx Agricultural Society, which has roots dating back to 1858, the show is arguably the largest event in the Manx community calendar.
Corn disease picture differs from last season
Southern rust quite literally blew into Nebraska by July 16 in 2025. That set off alarms to agronomists and corn growers because everyone knew it would be a challenging year for diseases.
Working estate adapting to climate change
Extreme heat and prolonged dry spells force the UK's Dudmaston Estate to heighten wildfire defenses, adjust flora selections, and enforce strict heat safety protocols.
Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
Severe UK drought and extreme heat cut cereal and oilseed yields to historic lows, pushing supermarkets toward shrinkflation and increased overseas imports.
FAO seeks time-sensitive support to protect Afghanistan's 2027 wheat harvest ahead of critical planting window
FAO appeals for $38.3M as 2026 Middle East crisis spikes fertilizer prices, threatening Afghanistan's 2027 wheat crop and forcing farmers into severe affordability trade-offs.
Research helping farmers grow food in saltier soil
Scientists researching how to protect crops from increasing soil salinity have said their latest findings will support future food security.
Reducing the plant protein deficit of the European Union
The European Union (EU) is home to one of the most competitive and sustainable agricultural production systems in the world. However, this strength is constrained by dependencies on imports of high-protein animal feed from a limited number of origins.