New California Agriculture Program is a Boost for Bees

Unfortunately, thefts of beehives have skyrocketed in recent years as pollination costs have soared, increasing the hives’ value. Besides the safe movement of colonies, Bee Safe is intended to help prevent apiary theft. 

The Almond Alliance of California recently announced it has successfully advocated for $1.9 million for one to three years in additional, dedicated state funds for the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) new Bee Safe program.

How the heat is affecting German agriculture, business

Farmland

Farmers are already asking for €1 billion in domestic aid and consumers may soon complain about the rising price of pommes.

Chamber of Commerce attacks Trump's farmer bailout

President Donald Trump 

President Donald Trump wants to give America's farmers $12 billion to shield them from losses in his global trade feuds. But if he bailed out every industry affected, it would cost more than triple that, a new report found.

Indian farm product tariffs curbing Australian exports: minister

Farm produce

Australia’s exports of farm products to India have taken a hit because of new tariffs and free trade negotiations between the two countries have stalled, trade minister Steven Ciobo said on Wednesday.

Farmer confidence at its weakest in 6 years

Farmer

New Zealand farmer confidence has fallen to the lowest level in six years amid uncertainty over government policies.

Beekeepers weigh levies

Beekeepers

Levies are vital for the ongoing health and growth of the beekeeping industry, a Central Otago commercial apiarist says.

Sheep farming 'poster boy' off to Australian conference

Farmer

He has been described a ''poster boy'' for the future of New Zealand's sheep industry. But young Maniototo shepherd Dave Ingham (24) is quick to stress that agriculture is ''not just going out shifting break fences and drenching lambs''.

French fries could be more expensive as drought threatens German potato crops

potato crops

French fries in Germany are about to get more expensive — or a lot smaller. And there will be no relief from other countries.

No immediate federal help for drought-hit German farmers, agriculture minister says

Sheep

For weeks, farmers in Germany have been waiting for rain and are calling for a billion euros in government aid. But German Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner says she has to wait for data before giving out any money.

MOFA urges farmers to adopt climate-smart agriculture

Farmland

Farmers in the country have been urged to adopt climate-smart agriculture to ensure food security.