The News Desk

Every story we've carried.

Farming news from around the world, gathered automatically four times a day and always linked to the source. The latest week lives on the front page; everything settles here.

731 stories on file.

Monday 27 July

Phys.org · 18:00 · Innovation

Can a newly discovered soil fungus stop the devastating African armyworm when chemicals have failed?

The African armyworm is a highly destructive migratory pest that damages maize, sorghum, millet and sugarcane. These caterpillars also cause indirect damage to livestock by destroying grazing lands and pastures.

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Farm Progress · 17:47 · Markets

U.S. reopens Mexican cattle imports as Tyson, JBS surge

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AgFunderNews · 15:13 · Innovation

Orbem begins US rollout of MRI-based in-ovo sexing tech

Orbem has begun operating its first MRI-based in-ovo sexing system in the US, and expects a second installation to go live in mid-August. The post Orbem begins US rollout of MRI-based in-ovo sexing tech appeared first on AgFunderNews .

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Phys.org · 13:00 · Weather

Trimming rice genes boosts yields up to 25% and improves drought tolerance

The way to make a plant grow more may be to take something away. Trimming a section off a plant gene raised rice harvests by up to 25% in new tests by University of Chicago scientists. The plants also showed a better tolerance for drought and heat.

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sentientmedia.org · 12:00 · Innovation

AI Is Coming to Factory Farms. Will It Help the Animals or Just the Industry?

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Agri Investor · 11:44 · News

Field Notes: Agri Investor’s Forestry Report 2026 available to download; Jera commits $25m to Silva Carbon Fund

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New Jersey Monitor · 11:09 · Livestock

Warren County eyes slaughterhouse as solution for NJ’s road-weary livestock farmers

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The Guardian · 08:00 · Livestock

A Dairy Story review – giving cows and calves a happier life through progressive farming

Filled with shots of emerald pastures and gambolling animals, this documentary shows that challenging accepted practices can benefit animals and the environmentA new addition to the ranks of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/16/neo-rural-noir-the-shephered-and-the-bear-max

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World Bank Blogs · 06:06 · News

Grow food. Create jobs. Africa's agribusiness moment is now.

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foodagribusiness.world · 06:00 · Innovation

BAF Agriculture builds high-tech path for Vietnam’s pig sector

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Agriland · 05:30 · Crops

New round of ACORNS opens for rural female entrepreneurs

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Phys.org · 00:30 · Innovation

Tigray's old grapevines have survived against the odds: New research uncovers their genetic and historic value

The northern highlands of Ethiopia are among Africa's oldest agricultural landscapes. Some of the world's most important crops originated here, particularly pulses and grains, including teff. Yet another crop has a less well-known history in Ethiopia's Tigray region: the grapevine.

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Sunday 26 July

Farmers Weekly · 23:35 · News

Regen premium helps West Midlands family battle blackgrass

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The New Times · 19:29 · Policy

Farmers back agriculture bill, seek swift implementation| The New Times

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The Seattle Times · 17:10 · News

$30,000 worth of flowers wiped out. But for this Pike Place vendor, the family farm carries on

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Farm Policy News · 15:05 · Markets

US to Lift Screwworm Ban on Mexican Cattle Imports

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Circle of Blue · 12:31 · Weather

Toxic Terrain: How Journalism Helped Break Iowa’s Farm Pollution Acquiescence

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The Des Moines Register · 11:24 · News

3 priorities to help fulfill the promise of rural America | Opinion

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Isle of Man Today · 11:02 · Weather

Young Farmers take part in farm trauma training during Farm Safety Week

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Agriland · 05:10 · Weather

Will the drought force the early movement of cull cows?

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The Guardian · 05:00 · News

Scandalous, irrational and irresponsible’: French beekeepers’ fury at lifting of pesticides ban

Allowing use of two neonicotinoids to combat crop-ruining disease will kill bees and reduce harvests, union saysBeekeepers and environmentalists in France have reacted furiously after parliament approved a bill reauthorising two banned pesticides scientists say can poison bees.“Ther

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Agriland · 05:00 · Livestock

Table: Dairy-beef carcass-weights on the rise on Tipp calf-to-beef farm

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Cascadia Daily News · 04:01 · News

Without inherited land, first-generation farmers fight to withstand industry’s trials

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African Farming · 01:07 · Policy

Agriculture must stop dividing farmers by race’ – new Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp

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KBZK News · 00:03 · News

Bodhi Farm-to-Table Food Festival showcases local agriculture

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Saturday 25 July

eKathimerini.com · 18:00 · News

A new culture of consensus in agriculture

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Spectrum News · 17:30 · Weather

N.Y. farmers impacted by spring storms can now apply for disaster funds

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Farming Life · 14:00 · Livestock

NI breeders showcase the Lleyn sheep breed at the agriculture shows

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Global Agriculture · 12:02 · News

Turning Agricultural Data Into Action

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Agriland · 12:00 · Weather

How is the drought impacting Tipperary dairy-beef demo farm?

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