Under the microscope because of global warming, France's meat production is being called "a wake-up call for the industry."

Dietary shifts are necessary to become more environmentally responsible, as meat intake is still the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions from the food industry. This means that producers who raise livestock will have to become more creative in their methods of output. It was announced on F...

Global Agriculture IoT Sensors Market was Valued at US$ 7.8 Bn in 2021, At an CAGR of 9.7% Over the Forecast Period (2022 – 2030)

Technology has definitely proven to be a boon for several industries and how can agriculture sector be left behind. The ancient occupation has gained rapid impetus as soon it was introduced with the world of technology. Several issues which were considered difficult to solve, are now resolved in ...

Australia expects a strong grain crop in 2022-23

According to a forecast from the US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service, Australia is predicted to produce another significant grain crop in 2022-23, following a record-setting winter crop and robust summer crop production in 2021-22. (FAS).

While overall grain ...

Harmful Chemicals Detected in Food in Thailand

There has been an ongoing effort in Thailand for consumer protection and demanding a reduction in chemical spraying on food plants.

In October 2019, the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) banned the use of chlorpyrifos, glyphosate, and paraquat on food plants after conservat...

UK GOVERNMENT TO EASE RULES FOR GENE-EDITED CROPS AND ANIMALS

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• United Kingdom is all set to ease the rules for the gene-edited crops and animals in the country
• The decision is applied to the plants and animals, whose genes have been edited with the precision techniques like CRISPR

Bo...

TECHNOLOGY CENTER IN TUNISIA GETS FUND FROM SOUTH KOREA

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• South Korea will fund a technology center in Tunisia for the production of solutions that will benefit agriculture.
• South Korea will be investing $5 million in the technology center of Tunisia.
• The technology-based solutions gen...

UK GOVERNMENT TO PAY OLDER FARMERS TO RETIREMENT

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• The government of United Kingdom is going to pay the older farmers in the country till they retire
• The scheme is launched by the government to bring new blood into the trade

The older farmers in the United Kingdom are goi...

FARMERS OF UK FACE LOWERING OF TARIFFS ON AGRICULTURAL IMPORTS

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• The farmers in the United Kingdom are facing lowering of tariffs on the agricultural imports
• The government of United Kingdom has indicated that the farmers may have to prepare for the lowering of tariffs

The government o...

AUSTRALIA: NSW CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT AGRICULTURE IN NEW PROGRAM

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• The children of the New South Wales are going to learn about agriculture in the new program
• The agriculture and farming are going to be added incorporated into a new learning program for the children of the New South Wales

AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY OF AUSTRALIA MUST SEEK OUT FOR THE RIGHT SKILLS TO BOOM

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• The agriculture industry of Australia must seek out for the right skills to boom in the country
• The farming industry of Australia has been facing the disruptions in future from many types of the sources

Taking from 60 bil...

REPORT: FARMERS TO TAKE ACTION FOR MEETING GREEN AMBITION OF UK

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• According to the new research, the farmers in UK need to take actions for meeting the green ambitions of the country
• According to the report, the UK government, consumers and regulators have been increasing the demands for implementing the...

LARGE CANOLA CROP TO BE HARVESTED IN AUSTRALIA

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• Australia is going to harvest another big canola crop in the 2021 and 2022 period
• The planted area is forecasted to be increased by 15 percent to 6.7 million acres

According to the Department of Agriculture of US, the cou...

SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S PRIMARY AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIES PRODUCED 14.1 BILLION DOLLAR REVENUE

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• The primary industries of Australia have generated a strong revenue of 14.1 billion dollars
• David Basham said that, the farmers of Australia should be proud for the generated revenue in the 2019-2020 financial year

Accord...

IMPORTED BEEF FROM THE U.S IN JAPAN TO SEE AN EMERGENCY TARIFF HIKE

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• Imported beef from the U.S in Japan to see an emergency tariff hike.
• The tariff hike will be imposed starting later this week.
• The tariff is said to jump from 25.8% to 38.5% for a month under a bilateral trade agreement.<...

CROPS ROT BY TONS WITHOUT BACKPACKERS TO PICK THEM IN AUSTRALIA

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• The crops in Australia are rotting without the backpackers to pick them
• Mr. Hall, who has country farm said that, with the borders closed to the backpackers the crops are rotting by tons

Mr. Hall, who has a country farm i...

NEW TAX IN BUDGET 2021 TO MAKE LIQUOR COSTLIER

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• New budget imposes new tax on liquor which can make liquor costlier.
• Contrary to popular belief, alcohol prices will not increase due to 100% agri infra cess.
• However, some duties have been reduced on the liquor. Hence, increase ...

S. KOREAN GOVT. TO REVISE AND IMPLEMENT RULES ON ANIMAL ABUSE

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• S. Korean Govt. to revise and implement rules on animal abuse.
• Slaughtering of animals cruelly will face imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of 3 million won.
• Pets need to wear name tags that include information a...

AGRICULTURE SECTOR WON’T BE INCLUDED IN ACHIEVING CLIMATE POLICY 2050, SAYS, AUSTRALIAN MINISTER

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• The Coalition is confronting a difficult room as it battles to arrive on an environment strategy, with the Nationals chief, Michael McCormack, pronouncing he is not stressed over what may occur in 30 years

The representative PM said ...

JAPAN’S AGRICULTURE, FISHERY, FORESTRY EXPORTS ROSE 1.1 PERCENT IN 2020

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• Japan’s agriculture, fishery, forestry exports rose 1.1 percent in 2020.
• Household items such as eggs and rice saw a boost in sales.
• In 2020 agriculture exports rose 11.7 percent from the previous year.
• C...

SOUTH KOREA’S HIGHLY PATHOGENIC BIRD FLU CASE RISES TO 67

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• South Korea’s highly pathogenic bird flu case rises to 67.
• The government reported the latest case of the H5N8 strain of avian influenza came from an egg farm in Yongin.
• The price of chicken and duck meat in the cou...