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Amanda Owen left 'angry' after 'shocking' fans on farm with son Reuben
Amanda Owen admits she gets “angry” by some of the reaction to her social media posts after a moment with son Reuben “shocked” fans. The mum-of-nine regularly shares an insight into life on her farm on social media. She…
Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetite
China and the United States may reach a farm deal at their summit this week that expands Beijing's purchases of grains and meat, but market watchers said they did not expect major new soybean purchases beyond what was agreed in a deal last October.
Textile industry says Mission on Cotton will improve productivity and sustain cotton farming
The Union government recently approved a five-year Mission to increase cotton productivity at an outlay of ₹5,659.22 crore. The textile industry, which is the main consumer of cotton, has welcomed the programme as it is expected to improve…
New 500MW East Riding solar farm proposals emerge
Further solar farm proposals in the East Riding have emerged. 'Humberhead Solar', as the proposals have been dubbed, would be capable of producing 500MW across a number of sites in the region. The proposals, brought forward by Island Green Power…
Future of Farming: The next generation are the future of livestock farming
Embarking on a career in agriculture is not always easy without a family farm, but Katie Aiken is a shining example of what can be achieved. At just 19, Katie Aiken is already carving out a name for herself in the livestock industry. Raised in…
Village Farms (VFF) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET Chief Executive Officer — Mike DeGiglio Chief Financial Officer — Steve Ruffini Chief Operating Officer — Ann Gillin Lefever Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs — Sam Gibbons…
Farm Fresh Return: St. Mary's Farmers Markets Open For 2026 Season
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — St. Mary's County is proud to be home to three county-sponsored farmers markets offering a wide variety of locally produced goods, including fresh seasonal produce, locally raised meats and seafood, flowers, baked goods…
Trump readies for Beijing summit with Xi as AI chip sales, farm goods top agenda
President Donald Trump is set to travel to China this week for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping that comes as the relationship between the world's two largest economies is disrupted by ongoing trade disputes and emerging technology.
Future of Farming: How to strengthen livestock resilience and future-proof your farm
With exotic diseases on the rise, farmers need to prioritise vaccination, biosecurity and long-term planning to safeguard livestock health and business resilience. Katie Fallon reports Disease in the UK's livestock sector is nothing new, with the…
Opinion: AI - farming's friend or foe?
AI certainly isn't a new acronym within the farming industry, but for many, the idea that it is anything other than artificial insemination is probably a step into the unknown. Yet artificial intelligence...
Open Farm Sunday: Tiptree in focus
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Singapore farms boost egg and vegetable output amid rising costs, bad weather
SINGAPORE: Some egg and vegetable farms have increased production over the past year and are planning further expansion, after strengthening demand through marketing efforts and closer ties with wet markets. Farmers in Singapore told CNA that their…
Late freezes wipe out peaches at Western Pa. farm, damage crops across state
Late freezes wipe out peaches at Simmons Farm, damage crops across state PITTSBURGH'S ACTION NEWS FOUR AT FOUR STARTS NOW. THANKS FOR JOINING US THIS AFTERNOON FOR PITTSBURGH'S ACTION NEWS 4. I'M MIKE CLARK AND FOR ANDREW STOCKEY. I'M KELLY SASSO.
Future of Farming: Milk vending machines are the modern milk round
At Broadfield Farm, Bodenham, third generation farmers, the James family are combining tradition with innovation, using milk vending machines to reconnect cosumers with the product, and the people behind it. Farming is the bread and butter for the…
GE Vernova [NYSE: GEV] Expands Dogger Bank Wind Farm Role with Scottish Port Appointment
GE Vernova Inc. [NYSE: GEV] has been selected to use Scotland's Maraen Port of Nigg as the marshalling hub for turbine components for phases B and C of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm, one of the world's largest offshore wind developments, adding another…
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