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Bird flu infects dairy herd in Iowa, 10th state to be hit
A dairy herd in northwestern Iowa is infected with the H5N1 avian flu virus, said state agriculture secretary Mike Naig on Wednesday.
Hunger Hotspots Report: famine looms in Gaza while risk of starvation persists in Sudan, Haiti, Mali, and South Sudan
Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 18 hunger “Hotspots”, a new United Nations early warning report has revealed today.
USDA proposes base pay rule for poultry-grower contracts
“Poultry growers deserve a fair shake and consumers deserve a fair price,” said Andy Green, USDA competition adviser.
Global Soil Partnership Assembly discusses how to meet “ambitious and urgent” target
Objective is improving and maintaining health of at least 50 percent of world's soils by 2030; FAO Director-General calls for political will, cooperation and investment
Statement by Principals of IASC: No time to lose as famine stalks millions in Sudan amid intense fighting and access denials
With the conflict now in its second year, 18 million people are acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children who are acutely malnourished.
A year of partnerships to drive sustainability in Canadian agriculture
Cleanfarms has posted its 2023 annual report, highlighting the new strategic direction of Cleanfarms for Canadian farmers to manage agricultural plastic products and packaging through recycling and safe disposal.
DIGITAL AGRICULTURE MARKET POISED FOR EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
The agricultural sector is on the cusp of a digital revolution. The digital agriculture market, which encompasses the use of advanced technologies to improve farm operations and optimize yields, is experiencing significant growth.
GPT's inaccuracies in agriculture could lead to crop losses and food crises
Dr. Asaf Tzachor, Founder of the Aviram Sustainability and Climate Program at Reichman University, along with researchers from the US, UK, Kenya, Nigeria, and Colombia.....
Digitalization: it is time to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas
FAO Director-General addresses UN Leaders Dialogue on the Progress and Future of Digital Cooperation
Committee OKs farm bill after scrap over climate-smart ag
The House Agriculture Committee approved a Republican-led farm bill early Friday morning that reflected divisions on agriculture’s role in responding to climate change.