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A New Recipe: Why Agriculture Ministers in Europe and Africa Must Choose People, Not Profits

On June 27, African and European agriculture ministers will gather in Rome for the 6th AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference. This comes against a backdrop of a worsening climate crisis, soaring inequalities, and rising hunger. Nearly one in...

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON THE SUPREME COURT’S RULING LIMITING USE OF NATIONWIDE INJUNCTIONS

“Today’s Supreme Court decision is a victory for common sense and the rule of law. For too long, partisan judges, particularly those with a far-left agenda, have wielded universal injunctions as a political weapon to unilaterally halt lawful...

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON NEW USDA PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS

“Once again, President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hit it out of the park with this latest round of appointments to bolster the leadership at the USDA. Each of these selections continues a deep commitment to agriculture...

US Biostimulants Market: Driving Sustainable Agriculture to New Heights

Delray Beach, FL, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a recent report published by MarketsandMarkets, the global biostimulants market is estimated to reach USD 7.84 billion by 2030, growing from USD 4.46 billion in 2025, achieving a...

Bringing hay across the Nullarbor to help drought-impacted SA farmers

Release date: 27/06/25 Thousands of bales of donated hay are being trucked into the state from Western Australia to help South Australian farmers feed their livestock, thanks to partnerships between charitable organisations and the Malinauskas...

Enhancing cooperation with China in agriculture, food safety

Serbia hosted a high-level delegation from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), led by Vice Minister Wang Lingjun, from 23 to 25 June, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management said in a...

Small Batch Company, Rendered Gold, Sources from Local Farmers to Make Natural Skincare Products Using Grass Fed Tallow

Ethically sourced, naturally made—tallow skincare that supports farms and the future. ST. CATHARINES, CANADA, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shannon and Amber, the dynamic duo behind the small batch company Rendered Gold, have been making...

Agriculture negotiations Chair reports on prospects for progress ahead of MC14

Ambassador Hussain told members he had held consultations on market access, domestic support and export restrictions on food as well as on food procurement at administered prices for developing economies' public stockholding (PSH) programmes, and...

Agriculture on revocation of the designation of Leaf Services as assignee

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Mr JH Steenhuisen, revoked the designation of Leaf Services as an assignee in terms of section 2(3) of the Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990 (“the Act”). Leaf Services was designated in 2006 to...

From Puerto Rico to NYC: How One Coffee Company Is Uplifting Micro-Farmers and Urban Communities

From origin to NYC: 787 Coffee's direct farm-to-cup model empowers micro-lot growers in PR, Mexico, Colombia, fueling community impact NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a move set to redefine ethical sourcing...

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Declares 2025 Second-Quarter Cash Dividend

ARCHBOLD, Ohio, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., (Nasdaq: FMAO) the holding company of F&M Bank, with total assets of $3.39 billion at March 31, 2025, today announced that it has...

Grants Assist Beginning Farmers with Equipment and Infrastructure Costs

A new grant program from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) created to help new farmers with the cost of purchasing needed equipment and infrastructure has awarded 97 grants totaling $856,833 across 45 Minnesota counties in its first...

Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks to Lead Regional Ag Association as Incoming President 

June 25, 2025 2026 Annual Conference to be Held in Maryland ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 24, 2025) – Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks has been selected as President of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture...

Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...

Volatus Aerospace Secures Strategic National Contract to Power Canada’s Data-Driven Agriculture Movement

TORONTO, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT, OTCQB: TAKOF, FSE: A3DP5Y) ("Volatus" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a new national agriculture contract supporting data-driven crop intelligence, awarded by a...

CHC Navigation Introduces NX510 Hydraulic Automated Steering System for Precision Agriculture

CHCNAV introduces the NX510 Hydraulic Autosteering System, delivering centimeter-level accuracy, smooth hydraulic control. SHANGHAI, CHINA, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CHC Navigation (CHCNAV), a global provider of precision agriculture...

Statistics South Africa releases results of the 2023 Agriculture Survey, 26 Jun

Agriculture on commencement of Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 2018 and regulations

The Department of Agriculture (DoA) is pleased to announce the commencement of the new Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 2018 (Act No. 12 of 2018) and its regulations with effect from 1 June 2025. President Matamela Ramaphosa has signed the proclamation...

Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems

The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...

Hoover Building is the New Home of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

As of July 1, the Department will occupy the fifth floor of the Hoover Building located on the Iowa Capitol Complex DES MOINES, Iowa (June 24, 2025) – As of July 1, 2025, The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will call the Hoover...