US House approves cattle contract library bill
21:20 | 26/10/2021
The US House Agriculture Committee has passed the Cattle Contract Library act of 2021 (HR 5609), creating a library for cattle contracts within the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.
New podcast from QMS looks into meaty issues ahead of COP26
11:27 | 23/10/2021
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched its six-part COP26 podcast series to bring together voices from across the industry to discuss what the red meat sector is and can be doing to positively influence the outcomes of the two-week conference.
UK launches £17.5 million Farming Innovation Program
11:24 | 23/10/2021
As part of Britain's agricultural transition, the government has launched the Farming Innovation Program to support agri-tech innovation.
US farmer sentiment declines in September while inflation worries rise
20:20 | 19/10/2021
Perdue University's Ag Economy Barometer shows US lower farmer sentiment for September 2021, recording its weakest reading since July 2020.
How farmers can tackle listeriosis
20:15 | 19/10/2021
Clare Holmes from Northern Ireland's Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has written a synopsis explaining the infection path of Listeria and how farmers can keep the infection at bay.
New study suggests that the EU Green deal could have uncertain impacts on farm net income
20:51 | 14/10/2021
A qualitative assessment carried out by Wageningen University Research (WUR) has found that the European Green Deal and Farm-to-Fork strategies have diverse and uncertain impacts on farm income.
Why grazing and grass make economic sense
15:44 | 08/10/2021
The case for making milk and meat from grass could scarcely be stronger, according to dairy consultant, Tony Evans, from Andersons Farm Business Consultancy.
Weekly beef and dairy digest: US cattle market goes under the microscope
15:38 | 08/10/2021
US Congress reviews recent disruptions in the cattle market as global food prices reach 10-year high.
How cattle farmers can use environmental commodities
21:31 | 05/10/2021
On June 21, 2021, the United States Senate passed a bill affecting small farmers and ranchers, named the Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA). The purpose of this 34-page bill is to offer assistance to these small farmers when it comes to offsetting carbon emissions.
New immigration law opens door for 4,000 New Zealand dairy workers to become Kiwis
21:15 | 05/10/2021
DairyNZ says the Government’s long-awaited decision to provide a pathway to residency is exciting news for thousands of eligible dairy farm workers.
