Chance of La Niña forming increases in Australia
20:36 | 20/09/2020
The Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) latest climate outlook is forecasting a wetter-than-average spring for most of the eastern mainland, in part due to La Niña conditions developing over the Pacific Ocean.
Experts discuss risk factors and treatment options for pre-weaning pneumonia
21:57 | 16/09/2020
When talking to ranchers about cattle health concerns in the summer, fly control and pinkeye will often come to mind, but one condition that can lead to calf death is pre-weaning pneumonia.
Fall Season is a Good Time to Manage Some Pasture Weeds
21:54 | 16/09/2020
Fall is the best time to control some of North Dakota’s most notorious weeds in pastures and other grasslands, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists.
EU farming unions stress the need to meet both climate commitments and food production goals
21:08 | 14/09/2020
After the EU's Environmental Climate Law vote, Copa and Cogeca underline the importance of approaching climate adaptation and greenhouse gas reduction in a way that doesn't threaten food production.
China to suspend imports from companies if shipments of frozen food test positive for COVID-19
21:04 | 14/09/2020
Chinese customs officials will suspend imports from companies for one week if frozen foods test positive for COVID-19.
EU looks to boost organic farming sector as part of European Green Deal
10:48 | 13/09/2020
The European Commission has recognised the role organic farming plays in achieving environmental and biodiversity targets, earmarking 25 percent of agricultural land to organic enterprises.
New data shows EU agriculture sector weathering COVID-19 and Brexi
10:39 | 13/09/2020
EU economic data shows slight increase in agri-food trade despite the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit challenges.
EU mulls strategy as Britain moves to break Brexit deal
20:19 | 10/09/2020
The UK and European Union will hold emergency talks on 10 September over Prime Minister Johnson’s plan to renege on key aspects of the Brexit divorce agreement.
New research project at Iowa State University builds "genome to phenome" knowledge for crops and livestock
20:17 | 10/09/2020
A new federal grant will support an Iowa State University-led effort to spur development of a “genome to phenome” infrastructure for scientific collaboration across crops and livestock.
China’s meat imports for August fall, but remain higher than 2019
21:34 | 07/09/2020
China imported 832,000 tonnes of meat in August, down almost 17 percent from July – but imports remain high as Beijing seeks to counteract a domestic shortfall in pork production.
