Agriculture Sector

Reforms in CAP Will Burden Farmers, Say MPs

Reforms in CAP Will Burden Farmers, Say MPs

A committee of influential MPs has claimed that the plan to reform the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will burden farmers. Under the reforms, the farmers will have to face more red tape and they will fail to develop a profitable agricultural industry.

Are Those Pesticides Safe for Our Crops?

Are Those Pesticides Safe for Our Crops?

There are many diseases coming up in the plants and the reason behind it is likely to be the modification done in the crops. A farmer saw his crops deteriorate so quickly, he had seen his crop healthy and flourishing a few days ago and it became yellow and dead in a few days.

Farmers Fear Alfafa’s Fate

Farmers Fear Alfafa’s Fate

The high protein Alfalfa falls to the Empire of Monsanto. This crop has always been valued by the Persians. This crop has mainly being used for cattle food and is the fourth- largest crop in the United States. The farming community is astonished by the decision of using Monsanto's Roundup Ready Alfalfa (RRA) for Alfafa. This decision has been strongly opposed.

Psa Virus Likely To Have Less Impact On Seeka

Psa Virus Likely To Have Less Impact On Seeka

Seeka Kiwifruit Industries said that there has been no heavy damage to the vines due to the aggressive Italian PSA virus. It has claimed that only 3 percent of its total supply of 2737 hectares is affected.

American Farm Bureau protests against EPA regulations

American Farm Bureau protests against EPA regulations

The members of American Farm Bureau Federation across the nation got a clear idea about what the leaders of their organization thought regarding the Environmental Protection Agency through their president's speech at the annual meeting. It was the ninety second annual meeting of the federation which took place in Atlanta on Sunday.

Glenn Lurie: AT&T taking negative reviews seriously, but CR observation lagged reality

Glenn Lurie: AT&T taking negative reviews seriously, but CR observation lagged r

With a recent Consumer Reports (CR) survey revealing that AT&T is the "worst" of the top four US carriers - Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T - in terms of consumer satisfaction, the carrier said on Tuesday it is taking the negative reviews of its network seriously. However, the carrier also added that the CR observation lagged reality.

The Tough Dairy and Doorstep Market

The Tough Dairy and Doorstep Market

In spite of the tough dairy and doorstep market, the maker of Clover and Cathedral City has asserted that the attempts to focus on its key brands paid off as half-year profits saw a rise.

Rise in the Costs of Natural Rubber Affecting Many

Rise in the Costs of Natural Rubber Affecting Many

As an outcome of the disruption in south-east Asia, there has been a price rise by as much as 65% in the cost of natural rubber. The poor weather and flooding has hence resulted in the augment of prices.

Rural Industries Should Not Depend on Taxpayers’ Money to Do Research Work

Rural Industries Should Not Depend on Taxpayers’ Money to Do Research Work

A draft report has been released by the Productivity Commission on Wednesday, mentioning about the operations of Rural Research and Development Corporations (RDCs).

The RDCs spend around $490 million per year, on research works in horticulture, grain, farm animals, and wool.

High commodity exports expected

High commodity exports expected

According to the forecast for commodity exports from Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE), the commodity export will rise by 26% in the next year. As per the forecast the energy and mining production will rise by 12% in the next year compared to this year.

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