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US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday 15 June threw his support behind a proposal to establish a special investigator to address concerns about anti-competitive practices in the meat and poultry industries.

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The Department of Agriculture will begin work on three proposed rules to support enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, which would give farmers stronger protections from corporate abuse.

Cross-industry organizations in the UK have met to discuss the role of agriculture as a solution to the STEM skills gap.

New research from SRUC compares attitudes of farmers and the wider public to farm animal health and welfare and finds more similarities than expected.

The National Farmers Union (NFU) and members of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC) call immediate action to address worker shortages in the farm labor system.

Grain exports from Argentina were likely to be affected by a seven-hour strike by customs officers on Tuesday, as the officials press for priority access to coveted COVID-19 vaccinations, the port manager said on Monday 7 June.…

Neil Dierks has announced his plan to retire from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) after 31 years of distinguished service, including the last 20 as CEO.

Tyson Foods Inc said on 2 June Chief Executive Officer Dean Banks would step down due to personal reasons after just eight months in the job, turning the helm over to the company's operations head Donnie King.

Australia's state and federal governments have launched a new Farm Resilience Program, which will provide practical training for farmers on sustainable resource management.

Bringing agriculture into the classroom can positively impact children's education and future careers by illustrating critical STEM topics, says new NFU report.

Farmers in New South Wales are being overwhelmed by mice that are taking advantage of ample grain supplies after the end of a prolonged drought.

Pilgrim's UK, one of the largest providers of higher welfare pork, has donated more than £65,000 to the mental health charity Mind since the beginning of its partnership with the organization in 2018.

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A blog post from the National Farmers Union's Hannah Packman explains why farmers should not be penalised for repairing essential farm equipment.

The US Department of Agriculture has announced that it will start erasing an estimated $4 billion in debt to minority farmers in June as part of efforts to address racial discrimination.

Responding to the increasing demand from farming people, RABI is extending its freephone helpline this autumn, to provide the farming community with a 24-hour service.

A cohort of 12 skilled, talented and ambitious women, professionals in areas as diverse as station management, animal science and international trade make up this year’s National Farmers Federation (NFF) Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.…

UK ministers are touring the nation to learn about the country's green future ahead of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow.

In a voice vote, the US Senate confirmed Dr Jewel Bronaugh to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, making her the first Black woman to hold the position.