agriculture News

The Rural Report enables rural-urban comparisons, study trend of rural statistics over time and gives long term projection essential for market planning. Also, there are detailed state level tables in annexure on each subject covered in the report.

On February 8th 2012 in Geneva, Economist Conferences are hosting Feeding the World, assembling the most respected names from agribusiness, policy, international agencies, science and the NGO community.

Tuta absoluta is extending its damage to the Potato Tuber. This develop in the host selection behaviour by Tuta absoluta can be a potential disaster to small farmers in East Africa particularly those in Ethiopia in regions close to Sudan

The LWR Manure Treatment System’s most recent award is won at the World Dairy Expo. The innovative system alleviates many common problems associated with current livestock practices and ever-increasing regulatory pressure.

Indiana County company to showcase array of fence supplies at Keystone and PA Farm Shows.

Commodity futures market in India is expected to witness 100% growth in 2011-12 and Commodity Online will expand its offering to investors by providing research, trading, information, software support under flagship Commodity Online brand

The LAKOS TwistIIClean sediment filter has been awarded Top-10 Honorable Mention by the World Ag Expo in its annual New Products of the Year Awards for 2011.

United Auctions have landed a new outdoor store at the Stirling Agricultural Centre, catering for the hunting, shooting, fishing clientele. Angling Active have relocated to allow for significant expansion, tripling the size of their premises.

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In tough economic times, versatility is as important as price, which is why the Kubota M108S agricultural tractor is a firm favourite with farmers and contractors alike.

In Canada, there are different farming jobs, depending on the type of farm and its location. Operations selling directly to clients, for example U-pick farms, are situated close to population centers.

Herbert Engineering, one of the leading British manufacturers of handling systems for the agricultural, fresh pack and food processing industries, are to launch 5 new products in 2012.

Throughout the show, Kubota – known for its affordable, reliable equipment - will be exhibiting the M and M40 Series agricultural tractors and the RTV900 all-terrain utility vehicle.

Monty’s Plant Food Company is now accepting applications for four, $1,000 college scholarships. The awards will be made in conjunction with the National FFA Organization to high school seniors who are members of FFA.

Turkey Producer Joins Community Elementary Schools to Celebrate Thanksgiving

Easy navigation, integrated communication, advanced search functions, multiple auction types, are all reasons why EquipmentHunters.com is poised to fast become an online industry sales leader.

AgSouth Farm Credit employees in Statesboro, Georgia put together a rummage sale to help raise funds for Save Haven, a nonprofit organziation that provides assistance to battered women.

The Greenwood location of AgSouth Farm Credit in conjunction with the Abbeville High School FFA Chapter are sponsoring a Square Foot Garden. The project will allow the students to practice farming techniques as well as financial and marketing skills.

The purchase of six more market-leading Kubota mini excavators now takes the total number of Kubota models used by the company well into double figures.

Leica Geosystems today released the Leica mojoXact, the new high accuracy upgrade option for the Leica mojo3D guidance display, as well as further features for the Leica mojo3D and Leica SteerDirect.

LAKOS will headline the Irrigation Association Show early next week, and be presenting a Technical Paper on the energy and water savings that result from proper underdrain design in sand media filters used in irrigation.

Director Harry Bell retires after 44 years of service to AgSouth Farm Credit.

Bharatbook added a new report on " Insecticides in Brazil " which gives an overview, Demand, Supply Trends and industry analysis reports.

AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics is organizing a two days specialized Research workshop on Islamic Agricultural and Rural Finance in Islamabad

ABL Lights Group, a leading manufacturer of working, driving and auxiliary lighting products has been awarded Caterpillar’s prestigious Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP) certification at its’ Mosinee, Wisconsin plant.

An exploration of the sustainable agriculture marketplace opportunity illustrated through the experiences of Southern California-based agriculture entrepreneurs.

Increased competition in exports from the Central and Eastern Europe is likely to impact on the ability to get higher prices.

Global economies are yet to achieve a full recovery from the Global Credit Crunch / Financial Crisis of late-2008 and mid-2009.

Los premios fueron entregados en la I Feria Internacional de Agroalimentos Orgánicos y la IV Edición del Premio Biolmiel

With tractor theft on the inrease many farmers are unaware that their standard tractor insurance policies are not covering them adequately.

Quick-Fire Innovation Showcase a Highlight at the Sustainable Agriculture Investment Conference

Europe is well positioned to spearhead the development of a bio-based economy but must invest in demonstration activities to gain a competitive edge, says new study

New research from IntertechPira has identified the 25 most disruptive technologies likely to affect the industrial biotechnology industry. The developments have the potential to change the direction of the industry over the next decade

UVM Lecture Series to Feature Discussion on Vermont Farmers and Food Systems Post-Irene, featuring Doug Lantagne, Dean of University of Vermont Extension Service

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Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan teams up with the Animal Agriculture Alliance to celebrate Food Day, every day.

The Michigan Industrial Hemp Education and Marketing Project (MIHEMP), announced today that they will start a fund raising campaign in order to raise money to apply for a permit from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to grow industrial hemp.

Could future invasions be deliberate attempts to destroy the ecosystems or economies of nations?

Registration for the 4th International Conference Agricultural Investments - Inputs 2011 continues. The topic of the Conference is “Investments: Global demand – local supply”.

In honor of National Food Day and United Nations Day on October 24, Adelphi University’s Institute for Social Research and Community Engagement (iSoRCE), will host Food Day activities on the Garden City campus.

Grant Supports Expansion of Research in Enterprise Institute for Renewable Fuels

ISO recognition of BIOMIN’s environmental sustainability measures will contribute to a deeper understanding of the environment debate and support the position of livestock producers.

Bharatbook added a new report on " Agriculture Market of India " which gives an overview, Demand, Supply Trends and industry analysis reports.

New hires bring significant expertise and grant funding to the region

The Farmers On The Move cooperative of Michigan announced the launch of a comprehensive marketing program that will enable its members to sell their locally grown blueberries, peppers, and other fresh produce in area retail markets this spring.

Award-winning food and wine journalist, Alice Feiring talks about her best-selling book, Naked Wine: Letting Grapes Do What Comes Naturally with June Stoyer, host of The Organic View Radio Show.

Farm Open to the Public as Part of Loudoun County Farm Tour

WA Farmers are likely to opt to pool their grain this year with more than average grain volume expected as a welcome boost in 2011

The Country of Origin Labeling law COOL effective on March 2009, and is enforced now. COOL covers: all meats from livestock, all fresh and frozen fruit and produce, chicken, fish, shellfish, ginseng, pecan, macadamia nuts, peanuts requires records.

Fregene will serve as a special advisor to the Honourable Minister for Agriculture and Natural Resources and will be part of a world class team responsible for the design and implementation of Nigeria’s agricultural transformation agenda.