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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.

727 stories on file.

Farmers Weekly · 23:34 · News

Five ways to get your farm ready for SFI window 2

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Phys.org · 21:00 · Innovation

Strategic irrigation stress can lift lucerne seed yield and returns

More water does not necessarily produce more alfalfa seed. A five-year trial near Keith, South Australia, found that strategically delaying irrigation until plants showed early signs of leaf drop generally increased seed yield and consistently delivered the highest gross margin.

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الهيئة العامة للاستعلامات · 17:40 · Policy

Petroleum, Agriculture Ministries deny cuts to subsidized fertilizer allocations

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thepost.co.nz · 16:00 · Weather

Brainwaves: Growing the evidence for regenerative farming

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New African Magazine · 15:56 · News

Have we delivered on Annan’s Africa’s food revolution pledge? An honest, uncomfortable appraisal

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The Western Producer · 14:33 · Weather

How will El Nino affect Latin American farming?

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London Free Press · 13:11 · Markets

We cannot absorb 25%’: Southwestern Ontario farm sector braces for tariff hit

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Farmtario · 10:03 · News

TikTok, giveaways and the selling of Ontario agriculture

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CT Insider · 09:02 · Livestock

'There was real pain': Connecticut steps in to support its dairy farmers as payments arrive

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Inquirer.com · 09:01 · Markets

Financialization of farmland: How farmers are staying afloat as crop prices plunge

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The Guardian · 06:00 · News

Sovereignty, farming and fishing: Iceland votes on its future with the EU

<p>Country holds a knife-edge referendum that cuts across political divides on taking step closer to Brussels after Trump threats towards Greenland</p><p>For a long time, the prospect of becoming the third generation to run his family farm was an exciting one, says Davíð Clausen Pétursson.</p><p>Ice

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Agriland · 05:15 · News

Nitrate poisoning and bloat risks as grass growth resumes

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Agriland · 05:00 · News

IHFA Focus Farm Walks to highlight pedigree breeding success in Kildare, Cork

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Phys.org · 01:40 · Innovation

Rethinking bluegreen aphid control as insecticide resistance spreads

When an insecticide application fails to control bluegreen aphid, application conditions may not be the only cause. Research has identified resistant populations across southern Australia, confirming that repeated reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides is no longer sustainable.

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Farmers Weekly · 23:31 · News

Welsh farms urged to open doors to young people

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Farmers Weekly · 23:31 · Livestock

FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Livestock Adviser of the Year finalists

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Farmers Weekly · 23:31 · Livestock

FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Livestock Adviser of the Year finalists

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Brownfield Ag News · 22:45 · Livestock

MMPA Young Dairy Cooperators build farm and family after a blazing beginning

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Phys.org · 21:20 · Crops

Earlier swathing opens a new pathway for subterranean clover seed harvest

Subterranean clover's ability to bury its seed supports pasture persistence but makes commercial seed harvesting difficult. The industry relies on aging Horwood-Bagshaw (HB) suction harvesters, which collect seed from fully dry crops after repeated tillage and raking.

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NFUonline · 19:25 · Markets

UK farming unions demand urgent action over Brazilian meat imports to protect public health

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AgFunderNews · 18:54 · Innovation

The whole system is now more investable’: Reservoir makes the case for ag robotics

Advances in AI, perception and edge computing, plus more off-the-shelf tech, are helping startups build more flexible ag robots faster, says Reservoir founder Danny Bernstein. The post ‘The whole system is now more investable’: Reservoir makes the case for ag robotics appeared first on AgFunderNews

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The Guardian · 15:32 · Markets

Trump pledges to allow cattle ranchers to process own food amid beef imports backlash

<p>President faces criticism over plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef without charging higher tariffs</p><p>Donald Trump has pledged to allow cattle ranchers and farmers to process their own food amid a backlash from the US agricultural sector over his decision to pause US tarif

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The Guardian · 15:13 · Markets

UK urged to ban imports of Brazilian meat over health concerns

<p>Brazil has failed to prove compliance with EU rules on use of antibiotics in cattle and poultry farming</p><p>The UK’s leading farming organisations and animal health experts have called for an urgent ban on imports of Brazilian meat, in light of concerns over the safety of imports.</p><p>The Nat

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Phys.org · 13:20 · Crops

Inspired by nature, scientists engineer tiny 'nitrogen factories' that could help future cereal crops

As fertilizer prices remain elevated, researchers at South Dakota State University are developing an innovative solution to corn's nitrogen supply problems by taking inspiration from an ancient Mexican variety and root nodules found on soybeans. In a new study, published in Plant and Soil, the resea

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vegconomist · 11:54 · News

ProVeg Brasil: “Animal Agriculture Is Indeed the Elephant in the Room at International Climate Summits”

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Successful Farming · 11:32 · News

3 Big Things Today, Aug. 28, 2026

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Saint Anne's Square · 10:59 · Policy

Armstrong welcomes Prime Minister's commitment to reset relationship between government and farmers

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الهيئة العامة للاستعلامات · 10:59 · Markets

Agriculture Minister: Egypt’s agricultural exports total 6.8 million tons since start of 2026

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Agriland · 05:00 · Livestock

Clare Future Beef farmer to host national scheme open day

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Farmers Weekly · 04:45 · Crops

Farmer Focus: Lucerne crop is only green area on farm

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