Farmers seek off-farm income to counter rising costs

Federated Farmers meat and wool chairman Miles Anderson says the rural community is under increasing financial and regulatory pressure.

A farming leader says it is no surprise that farms are increasingly reliant on off-farm income. 

Many alarmed over boost to pesticide use in agriculture

Many alarmed over boost to pesticide use in agriculture

Families slam commission recommendation on easing restrictions on deadly pesticides that are contaminating the environment and causing sky-high cancer rates and other health crises.

Chinese TV to help Botswana setup an agriculture TV channel

A Chinese delegation headed by China Central Television (CCTV-7) Agricultural Program has agreed to help Botswana setup an agriculture television channel.

The television channel was proposed by Botswana’s Ministry of Agriculture Development and Food Security (MoA), during the China Africa Agriculture Cooperation and Development Summit which was organised by Global Max Media Group (GMMG) on Thursday.

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''.