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Farmland Frolic will feature 12 ag businesses during family-friendly, free event
Looking to sample the wares of local agricultural businesses from Dodge and Fond du Lac counties? Farmland Frolic is just the ticket. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to visit as many local agricultural businesses as possible...

Harvest 2025: OSR yields down and wheat soon to cut in Herts
The oilseed rape harvest is done and dusted for Hertfordshire arable farmer Eveey Hunter, but with yields down on usual. Crops looked well throughout the season at JS Hunter & Sons but yields have not reflected this, with 100ha of Hear oilseed...

Farmers devastated as severe hailstorms destroy their livelihoods: 'We have even needed to cut down 30,000 trees'
"We have to get ready for the changes that are coming." by Mandy CarrJuly 8, 2025 A hailstorm in Spain devastated the stone fruit crops. According to Fresh Plaza, the hailstorm hit the Spanish Region of Murcia in early May. Yéchar in the Vega...

Harvest in Moldova's Taraclia District Progressing Rapidly with Yields Up 50% from Last Year
The harvest campaign in the Taraclia District in Moldova is advancing steadily. Over one-third of all agricultural land has been processed so far, with yields significantly higher compared to last year, according to the District Directorate of...

Grain SA appoints Mabuza to lead farmer development
Grain SA announced the appointment of Sibusiso Mabuza as the new chief executive officer of Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP), the organisation’s dedicated farmer development arm. Chief executive officer of Grain SA, Dr Tobias Doyer, said that with over...
Dragon fruit farming gains ground in Erode
S. Nagaraj, a farmer, harvests dragon fruit at his farm in Kugalur village in Gobichettipalayam taluk in Erode district in Tamil Nadu | Photo Credit: M. Govarthan The exotic pink-hued dragon fruit (Selenicereus undatus), commonly referred to as...

Essex: Farm buildings and vehicles destroyed in fire
8th July 2025 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak Several farm buildings and vehicles have been destroyed in a huge blaze in Little Hallingbury, Essex. Photos by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighters from the Essex County Fire and Rescue...

A farmer’s take on US-India trade deal – why destination, not the date, matters
Dates and deadlines matter in sharp-elbowed negotiations and hence what happens by July 9th is arguably crucial. But to Eslavat Ramesh, a small farmer in the rain-fed Warangal district of Telangana, it is just another date in his Kharif season...

Suspected arson threatens cane farming in Labasa
Cane farmers in Waidamudamu, Labasa, are grappling with repeated fire incidents that have devastated their farms, slashing production and leaving many questioning their future in the industry. Veteran farmer Chandar Bhan, who lost both his home...
Modern coffee farming practices emphasised
DODOMA: THE government has emphasised the urgent need for coffee farmers to adopt modern agricultural practices, improve the use of inputs, strengthen extension services and invest in irrigation systems to enhance productivity and build resilience...

Growing Up On The Farm: Roman Boyd
At just seven years old, Roman Boyd is already making a name for himself as a passionate young farmer with a big dream—and even bigger determination. Nestled on his family’s multi-generational farm, Roman is the latest in a long line of Boyd...

How 1000-YO Farming Systems in Nagaland & Arunachal Tackle Climate Change & Water Scarcity
Not all innovation comes with sensors and satellites. In the hills of Nagaland and the lush valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, two traditional farming systems — Zabo and Apatani — have quietly demonstrated how communities can thrive by working with...

Liwa Date Festival celebrates UAE's cultural, farming legacy
The Liwa Date Festival celebrates the date harvest season in the UAE, which begins every June, through a series of entertainment and heritage activities and competitions. These are part of its 21st edition, taking place from 14th to 27th July in...
Across China: China's giant vessel makes floating salmon farm a reality
GUANGZHOU, July 8 (Xinhua) -- China has recently launched the world's first self-propelled ship for salmon farming, marking a milestone in the country's quest for high-quality development in the modern marine fisheries industry. This "floating...

Vermont farm raid shocks community
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- On April 21, José Molina-Aguilar, who had just finished six 12-hour shifts milking cows, and seven co-workers were arrested on a Vermont dairy farm in what advocates say was one of the state's largest-ever immigration raids. "I...

GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Randy Brisco of Donden Farm
Randy and Sarah Briscoe with their children Allie, Everett, Madison and Noah. Randy Briscoe is right where he always knew he would be. A third-generation farmer, he and his wife have owned 600-acre Donden Farm since 2015, where their four kids,...

Greenhouse Farming Initiated in 11 Islands of Greater Thiladhunmathi
Greenhouse farming has been established in 11 islands across Greater Thiladhunmathi region, marking a significant step towards introducing sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture practices. The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine...

India News | Bihar Cabinet Nod for 35% Reservation for Native Women, Rs 100 Subsidy for Farmers, Youth Commission
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 8 (ANI): Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved 43 schemes and projects, including the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission, 35 per cent reservation for women native to the State and Rs 100 diesel subsidy for farmers....
I set up a mushroom farm in my Sunderland dining room
A Sunderland businessman has taken homegrown produce to a new level - by creating a fully fledged mushroom farm in his dining room. Sunderland businessman Brett Larkin in his home farm | Sunderland EchoBrett Larkin has drawn upon his degree in...

Bihar Cabinet nod for 35% reservation for native women, Rs 100 subsidy for farmers, Youth Commission
Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved 43 schemes and projects, including the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission, 35 per cent reservation for women native to the State and Rs 100 diesel subsidy for farmers. Bihar Chief Secretary S Siddharth said,...