Agriculture roundtable mere box ticking, secretive

Politics and Government Agriculture roundtable mere box ticking, secretive Aug 20 2025 Updated 14 minutes ago Continuing criticism of the Federal Government's agriculture roundtable talks has continued with Nationals' leader David Littleproud...

Agricultural exports doing well so far despite US tariffs – but farmers dread next season

The two main South African agricultural exports to the US, citrus and Rooibos, will feel it in the next season if the 30% US tariff remains. South Africa’s agricultural exports have done well so far despite the US tariff of 30% that came into...

Agriculture drives $2.6 billion Fayette economy

Federal Agriculture Minister announces 2025 Livestock Tax Deferral Program

Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the initial list of regions that will qualify for the Livestock Tax Deferral in 2025. The Livestock Tax Deferral provision allows livestock producers in...

Russian-Chinese trade in agricultural, food products up 13% year-on-year in H1 2025

KAZAN, August 19. /TASS/. Trade turnover of agricultural and food products between Russia and China increased by 13% in the first six months of 2025 compared to last year, Zalina Aiba, Deputy Director of the Department for Regulation of Fisheries...

‘Kelping’ Maine teachers discover aquaculture

COURTESY OF THE MAINE AQUACULTURE INNOVATION CENTER Take two iconic, cherished classics of Maine’s children’s literature: Charlotte’s Web, by E. B. White, and One Morning in Maine, by Robert McCluskey. The first unfolds on a farm while the second...

Gaining hands-on aquaculture experience

COURTESY OF EDUCATE MAINE It’s no secret that aquaculture is a growing industry in Maine – oysters, kelp, and other shellfish are showing up on menus and grocery store shelves across the state and beyond. But beyond tasting local oysters or taking...

AgEagle Launches RedEdge-P Green Camera for Precision Agriculture

New multispectral sensor offers advanced imaging for farming, research, and environmental management AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) has announced the release of the RedEdge-P™ Green, a new multispectral camera designed to improve...

Transforming Ohawu Agricultural College into a University: A Game-Changer for Southern Volta

Education is often described as the bedrock of national development, and in Ghana, the urgency to expand access to higher learning has never been greater. In the Southern Volta Region, where towns such as Dzodze, Weta, Afife, Penyi, and Ohawu play...

Senator Bill Hagerty spotlights Tennessee agriculture and rural business during August visits

Senator Bill Hagerty shared a series of posts on August 18, 2025, highlighting agricultural initiatives and local businesses in Tennessee. The posts focused on the importance of agricultural tradition, environmental stewardship, and support for...

U.S. Agriculture secretary backs Tennessee higher education grant cuts

U.S. Agriculture officials announced a new initiative Monday to stop subsidies for solar energy panels that take up farmland while supporting cuts in agriculture grants to Tennessee universities. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins introduced the...

Russian Agriculture Ministry working to expand exports to China

KAZAN, August 19. /TASS/. Russia is working on expanding the range of agricultural produce delivered to China, Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture in China Dmitry Klishin said at the 3rd Sprouts Business Forum. "Over the last several...

Steenhuisen inspires learners at special needs Agricultural School

Some learners at Dr Bohmer School of Skills in Bloemfontein have expressed their excitement over the visit by the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen. Steenhuisen visited the school, which offers an agricultural programme for children with...

Nigeria’s $10bn annual food import bill sparks call for agricultural reform

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has revealed that Nigeria spends approximately $10 billion each year importing agricultural products such as wheat, rice, sugar, fish, and tomato paste. Speaking at the First Bank of...

Troy Downing highlights agriculture meetings and tribal council visit in recent posts

Congressman Troy Downing, who represents Montana in the U.S. House of Representatives, posted a series of updates on social media highlighting his recent engagements with local agricultural groups and tribal leaders, as well as infrastructure...

Trade Minister commissions $3.5 million fertilizer plant to boost agriculture

Ghana has commissioned a $3.5 million fertilizer plant at Shai Hills to enhance agricultural productivity and improve national food security. The facility, developed by Invess Agriculture Ltd in partnership with Nitron Group and managed by AAA...

GDB vacancy: Technical Officer – Challenge Fund for Agriculture (CFA)

Climate Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-Crews) Project Challenge Fund for Agriculture (CFA) Grenada Development Bank (GDB) Request for Proposal Consultancy — Technical Officer Overview The Government of Grenada has received financing from the...

SA agriculture set for recovery in 2025, but it will be uneven

In about three weeks, on 9 September, Statistics South Africa will release the GDP data for the second quarter of 2025. One of the sectors that some are likely to be observing closely, because of its significant influence on our fortunes in recent...

Bounty of Basket Initiative Triples Fishery Productivity : Agriculture Ministry

Addis Ababa, August 19,2025 (ENA) -- The Bounty of Basket Initiative (Yelemat Tirufat) has tripled fish productivity in the country, Ministry of Agriculture revealed. Launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Bounty of Basket initiative was...

Farmers, agribusiness leaders meet with lawmaker to discuss agriculture issues

Denmark Township, Mich (WNEM) – Farmers and agribusiness leaders met in Tuscola County to learn about the problems affecting dry bean and sugar beet farming. At the Michigan State University’s (MSU) Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center,...