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Ferrie: It's Only February, but Iowa Farmers are Considering Field Work and Anhydrous Applications
While drought conditions have eased up in many parts of the country, that’s not the case for Iowa. Nearly all of the state is experiencing some degree of dryness – especially the north-central part of the state and further east to the Illinois line.
Farmers in Devon react to PM's plans for agriculture
The Prime Minister's announcement of a package of measures to help the agricultural sector has had a mixed reaction from farmers in Devon.
Farmers clash with police in Brussels as EU ministers meet to tackle red tape
Farmers faced off with riot police in Brussels streets paralysed by tractors on Monday, as EU ministers huddled to try to streamline rules and red tape that are fuelling protests across the bloc.
Polish farmers block Ukraine border in grain row
Polish farmers are staging protests against cheap Ukrainian grain flooding the market and EU regulations on pesticide and fertiliser usage.
Wales farming protests: Changes will be made to policy, says minister
Wales' farming minister says "changes will be made" to the post-Brexit agriculture policy following protests.
Farmers warned sugar beet and potatoes 'high risk' for flooding
Some areas need careful management to prevent soil compaction and run-off, the Environment Agency said. Farmers in Devon and Cornwall are being urged to avoid growing crops that could increase the risk of flooding and pollution.
37th Session of FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific officially opens
How to transform agrifood systems and act as global agent of change the key focus
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu called for an innovative, action-oriented and results-targeted approach.
Farming 'needs a plan' says outgoing NFU leader
The leader of Britain's farming union has said there is "still no plan" for food production in the UK.Wiltshire farmer Minette Batters, is retiring after six years as President of the NFU.
Sacred plant helps forge a climate-friendly future in Paraguay
The Ava Guaraní Indigenous Peoples in eastern Paraguay have long harvested the leaves of the yerba mate tree to make a beloved caffeinated brew.
New NI livestock records system causing 'stress' for farmers
Farmers and vets say a new IT system for traceability in the agri-food sector is not working properly and is creating stress for users.