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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.
Aging population will widen labour gap in Canadian agriculture industry, report says
Canada’s agriculture industry will have a domestic labour gap of more than 100,000 jobs by 2030, according to a new report.
Director-General reaffirms FAO’s commitment to support G20 Brazilian Presidency, urges action on food security and climate
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu delivers a keynote speech at the high-level event ''Unifying Global Voices: Making Food Security a Priority in 2024''
Award-winning rose firm under new ownership
A famed rose specialist and the winner of 28 RHS Chelsea gold medals has new owners.Peter Beales Roses, based near Attleborough, Norfolk, was founded in 1968 and produced the Queen's Rose for the late monarch's Diamond Jubilee.
Farm unions to meet Welsh government as protests loom
Farming leaders and the Welsh government are to meet as the prospect of protests loom.
Rural affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has invited leaders of NFU Cymru and the Farmers' Union of Wales to discuss their members' concerns.
Taiwan helps Fiji make strides in agriculture development
Taiwan’s promotion of "fruit diplomacy" in Fiji has provided advanced technology to support the Pacific Island nation’s agriculture.
Smart agriculture enhanced with new Digital Agriculture and Extension Centre
The University of Missouri has launched the Digital Agriculture and Extension Centre (DAREC) to boost research, education, and outreach in smart agriculture.
Taiwan's Science and Technology agency plans major disruptions to biomedicine, agriculture
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has announced research to revolutionize biomedicine and agriculture with AI.
Europe farmers protests: EU scraps plans to halve pesticide use
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced plans to scrap a proposal halving pesticide use across the EU.