International

Parasite alert

USDA confirms no New World Screwworm detected in US livestock (Getty Images)

United States of America

No New World Screwworm detected in the US after Central America case

GEA CEO Stefan Klebert and Ali Al-Ali, chairman of Baladna Algeria, at the contract signing ceremony for the world's biggest integrated dairy facility (Photography: Baladna/GEA)

GEA CEO Stefan Klebert and Ali Al-Ali, chairman of Baladna Algeria, at the contract signing ceremony for the world's biggest integrated dairy facility (Photography: Baladna/GEA)

Dairy Revolution

Algeria launches world’s largest dairy farm and milk powder facility

Brazilian beef exports reached 313,682 tonnes in July, the highest monthly total ever

Brazilian beef exports reached 313,682 tonnes in July, the highest monthly total ever

Brazil exports record 313,600 tons of beef

Irish lamb will feature prominently in Bord Bia's three-year Asian promotion (Image Getty)

Irish lamb will feature prominently in Bord Bia's three-year Asian promotion (Image Getty)

Sustainable Meat

EU Invests €3.46m To Promote Sustainable Beef And Lamb In Asia

Brazil has taken its tariff dispute with the US to the WTO in Geneva

Brazil has taken its tariff dispute with the US to the WTO in Geneva

Brazil challenges US over new 50% tariffs at World Trade Organisation

Port delays and power cuts are raising costs for South African exporters (Image Getty)

Port delays and power cuts are raising costs for South African exporters (Image Getty)

Study warns of decline in South Africa-EU agri trade

German agriculture minister Alois Rainer says meat served at official events should be 'preferably regional' (Image Getty)

German agriculture minister Alois Rainer says meat served at official events should be 'preferably regional' (Image Getty)

Germany restores meat to official menus after ban

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces growing pressure over the subsidy fraud scandal (Image Getty)

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces growing pressure over the subsidy fraud scandal (Image Getty)

Farm subsidy fraud

Greece launches probe into massive EU farm subsidy fraud

Niall Browne chief executive officer at Dawn Meats

Niall Browne chief executive officer at Dawn Meats

Dawn Meats to take 65 per cent stake in NZ’s Alliance Group if deal approved

UK dairy spared costly Egypt export rules (Getty Images)

UK dairy spared costly Egypt export rules (Getty Images)

Egypt drops planned halal certification for UK dairy imports

Australia develops world's first biodegradable vaccine to fight FMD Ref:RH091023043 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Australia develops world's first biodegradable vaccine to fight FMD Ref:RH091023043 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Breakthrough Science

Australia creates world’s first biodegradable vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease

British lamb plays a key role in France's import-heavy sheep meat market (Image Getty)

British lamb plays a key role in France's import-heavy sheep meat market (Image Getty)

British Lamb Campaign

Major French campaign for UK lamb expands after 'early success'

Donald Trump praised UK farmers during his visit, even as American agriculture faces mounting economic and labour pressures (Image Alex Brandon)

Donald Trump praised UK farmers during his visit, even as American agriculture faces mounting economic and labour pressures (Image Alex Brandon)

Trump Praises Farmers

United States of America

Trump backs UK farmers while US crisis deepens

Walmart plans to invest $350 billion in US-made products before 2031 (Image Getty)

Walmart plans to invest $350 billion in US-made products before 2031 (Image Getty)

Kansas beef boost

United States of America

First case-ready beef facility opened by US giants

Cattle pasture expansion in Colombia is linked to significant changes in local bird populations (Getty Images)

Cattle pasture expansion in Colombia is linked to significant changes in local bird populations (Getty Images)

Study reveals impact of pasture expansion on Colombia’s bird species

Brooke Rollins, the US secretary of agriculture, said:

Brooke Rollins, the US secretary of agriculture, said:

Safer Food Ahead

United States of America

United States Department of Agriculture's new food safety plan

Australia's red meat industry has abandoned its 2030 carbon neutrality goal (Image Getty)

Australia's red meat industry has abandoned its 2030 carbon neutrality goal (Image Getty)

Carbon Goal Dropped

Australia’s red meat industry scraps carbon neutrality pledge

Professor Mark Horton, pro-vice-chancellor for research and enterprise at the RAU.

Professor Mark Horton, pro-vice-chancellor for research and enterprise at the RAU.

Soil Under Siege

Research into impact of Ukraine war on farmland receives £500k boost

US cheesemaking plants have been operating at full tilt since April, driving record domestic use and strong exports even as global tensions mount (Image Getty)

US cheesemaking plants have been operating at full tilt since April, driving record domestic use and strong exports even as global tensions mount (Image Getty)

Dairy Defies Odds

United States of America

US cheese usage peaks while exports climb

European farmers and co-operative leaders launch petition to protect the Common Agricultural Policy's funding amid fears of budget cuts (Image Getty)

European farmers and co-operative leaders launch petition to protect the Common Agricultural Policy's funding amid fears of budget cuts (Image Getty)

Farmers unite now

European farmers petition against single CAP funding proposal

Members of the Pre Basic Growers Association toured Idaho and Montana farms to learn about large-scale seed and ware potato production in the USA

Members of the Pre Basic Growers Association toured Idaho and Montana farms to learn about large-scale seed and ware potato production in the USA

Across the Pond

United States of America

US potato farms impress visiting Scottish growers

Montana cattle producers may soon benefit from an $83.5m JBS settlement in a price-fixing lawsuit, with more legal action pending against other major meatpackers (Image Getty)

Montana cattle producers may soon benefit from an $83.5m JBS settlement in a price-fixing lawsuit, with more legal action pending against other major meatpackers (Image Getty)

Price-fixing case

United States of America

US meatpacking giants face cattle industry lawsuits

Julien Job's camel herd grazes in northern France, supplying award-winning milk and cheese products as part of a growing climate-smart dairy venture (Image Francois Lo Presti AFP)

Julien Job's camel herd grazes in northern France, supplying award-winning milk and cheese products as part of a growing climate-smart dairy venture (Image Francois Lo Presti AFP)

Camel Milk Magic

French farmer breaks tradition with gourmet camel dairy

Hungary lifts FMD restrictions as outbreaks ease Ref:RH091023043 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Hungary lifts FMD restrictions as outbreaks ease Ref:RH091023043 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Hungary contains foot-and-mouth disease after multiple outbreaks

Global cattle prices climb on tight supply

Global cattle prices climb on tight supply

Beef Market Shift

United States of America

Global cattle prices rise sharply amid tightening supply and trade tension

European farmland has been impacted by severe weather and disease, with the EU approving €15 million in emergency funding to support affected farmers in Czechia, Slovenia, and Germany (Image Getty)

European farmland has been impacted by severe weather and disease, with the EU approving €15 million in emergency funding to support affected farmers in Czechia, Slovenia, and Germany (Image Getty)

Farming lifeline

€15m EU aid approved for Czech, Slovenian and German farmers

Jindabyne Station in northern New South Wales, the latest $35 million addition to Gina Rinehart's expansive cattle empire (Image Getty)

Jindabyne Station in northern New South Wales, the latest $35 million addition to Gina Rinehart's expansive cattle empire (Image Getty)

Gina Rinehart expands empire with $35 million NSW cattle station purchase

EU boosts Dutch farm closure fund (Getty)

EU boosts Dutch farm closure fund (Getty)

The Netherlands

EU approves extra €78m for Dutch livestock farm closure scheme

Record-high beef prices are squeezing ranchers and consumers across the US Ref:RH021222041 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Record-high beef prices are squeezing ranchers and consumers across the US Ref:RH021222041 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Beef Price Surge

United States of America

US beef prices soar to record highs, up nearly 50% since 2019

The Japanese government released 300,000 tons of rice from emergency reserves to ease supply pressures, but prices remain high (Image Getty)

The Japanese government released 300,000 tons of rice from emergency reserves to ease supply pressures, but prices remain high (Image Getty)

Japanese agriculture minister steps down after rice blunder

Russian President Vladimir Putin is accused of orchestrating systematic attacks on Ukraine's grain infrastructure (Image Getty)

Russian President Vladimir Putin is accused of orchestrating systematic attacks on Ukraine's grain infrastructure (Image Getty)

Grain War Crimes

Putin accused of weaponising grain in attacks on Ukraine

Canada's agricultural exports to China and the U.S. are under pressure due to ongoing trade disputes, with key products like canola, pork, and dairy facing tariffs and trade barriers (Image Getty)

Canada's agricultural exports to China and the U.S. are under pressure due to ongoing trade disputes, with key products like canola, pork, and dairy facing tariffs and trade barriers (Image Getty)

Farmers Under Strain

Canada’s new agriculture minister prioritises trade issues with China and the US

Personal imports of meat and dairy from the EU will remain prohibited (Image Getty)

Personal imports of meat and dairy from the EU will remain prohibited (Image Getty)

Restrictions lifted

Foot-and-Mouth controls eased on German imports; EU meat and dairy ban stays

India trade deal set to boost Scotch whisky and UK barley demand Ref:RH120822074 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

India trade deal set to boost Scotch whisky and UK barley demand Ref:RH120822074 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

UK-India trade deal to lift Scotch whisky exports and barley demand

Bioethanol production in the UK not only supports renewable energy targets but also provides valuable by-products for agriculture

Bioethanol production in the UK not only supports renewable energy targets but also provides valuable by-products for agriculture

Trade deal turmoil

United States of America

UK bioethanol industry faces collapse after US trade deal

Sheep, stock image.

Sheep, stock image.

Food fight brews

The Political Field

US wants more alignment with UK on food standards rules – agriculture secretary

Floods in Australia

Floods in Australia

Family roots run deep

From Fife to floods: a family story spanning continents and generations

Will US beef Trump domestic supply? -AP Photo/Ben Curtis

Will US beef Trump domestic supply? -AP Photo/Ben Curtis

Beef Deal Drama

United States of America

Time will tell regarding new trade deal for British beef farmers

A farmer feeds his sheep on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand (AP)

A farmer feeds his sheep on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand (AP)

Counting Sheep?

New Zealand still has more sheep than people but humans are catching up

UK-India trade deal opens new doors for British lamb exports Ref: RH181123033 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

UK-India trade deal opens new doors for British lamb exports Ref: RH181123033 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Tariffs slashed

UK-India trade deal slashes tariffs on British lamb and other goods

Dairy cows grazing on nutrient-rich AgritaiN pasture

Dairy cows grazing on nutrient-rich AgritaiN pasture

New Zealand forage plantain reduces nitrate leaching in dairy pastures

Canada has become the UK's second-biggest market for beef exports

Canada has become the UK's second-biggest market for beef exports

Beef Breakthrough

Canada becomes UK's second-biggest market for beef exports

Pigs genetically edited to resist disease now approved for US consumption

Pigs genetically edited to resist disease now approved for US consumption

Gene-edited pigs

United States of America

Gene-edited pigs given the green light for human consumption

Cattle yards under water (photo: Luke Evans)

Cattle yards under water (photo: Luke Evans)

A flood twice the size of the UK and a long road ahead

Canadian buyers Campbell Forsyth and his daughter Kaelene

Canadian buyers Campbell Forsyth and his daughter Kaelene

Working dog arrives safe and sound in Canada

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons

Farming at Risk?

United States of America

Chancellor urged not to 'sell out' British farming in US trade talks

Farming shares have jumped as China targets US food imports with tariffs - Getty

Farming shares have jumped as China targets US food imports with tariffs - Getty

Tariff-Fuelled Rally

Beijing tariffs drive surge in domestic agricultural shares

Drought is back on the radar in the US - Getty

Drought is back on the radar in the US - Getty

United States of America

USDA report shows wheat condition better than feared despite drought risk

Tariffs on UK imports could disrupt agriculture and whisky exports (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Tariffs on UK imports could disrupt agriculture and whisky exports (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

US Tariffs Hit Hard

How will Trump's tariff turmoil trouble Scottish agriculture?

Zimbabwean staff and students from the RAU meet with Zimbabwean deputy ambassador Mr Levi Upenyu Mukono

Zimbabwean staff and students from the RAU meet with Zimbabwean deputy ambassador Mr Levi Upenyu Mukono

women in farming

Cirencester-Zimbabwe partnership launches farming course for women

Jack Harper who joins Harrison and Hetherington on a UK internship

Jack Harper who joins Harrison and Hetherington on a UK internship

Global Auction Insight

Australian Auctioneer Joins Harrison and Hetherington for UK Internship

UK bans Austrian livestock imports after FMD outbreak in Hungary (Getty Images)

UK bans Austrian livestock imports after FMD outbreak in Hungary (Getty Images)

UK bans Austrian livestock imports after foot-and-mouth outbreak

Exports are now permitted from areas outwith the containment zone

Exports are now permitted from areas outwith the containment zone

Defra eases Germany's foot-and-mouth disease restrictions

US secretary of agriculture Brooke Rollins announces $10 billion funding boost for US farmers

US secretary of agriculture Brooke Rollins announces $10 billion funding boost for US farmers

$10B for Farmers

United States of America

US farmers to receive $10bn boost to tackle rising costs and risks