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Biden to visit Iowa ethanol plant as officials hit road to tout rural aid efforts

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will speak at an Iowa ethanol plant Tuesday as part of the White House pitch that his administration is delivering tangible results for rural America.

Tribune News Service

The Morrison government wants farmers to profit from looking after the land – but will anyone want to pay?

The richness of Earth’s plant and animal species is rapidly declining. In Australia, responsibility for this biodiversity loss lies in many quarters – including agriculture.

The Conversation

Biden to visit Iowa ethanol plant as officials hit road to tout rural aid efforts - Roll Call

Administration officials are taking to the road this month to promote the rural benefits of infrastructure spending.

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USDA’s Vilsack tests positive for COVID-19 in latest Washington case

WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said he tested positive for COVID-19, adding to the list of Biden administration officials infected with the virus.

Tribune News Service

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tests positive for COVID-19

"I’m both vaccinated and boosted and thankfully my symptoms are mild," he said.

Axios

Kerala promoting carbon-neutral agriculture, says Minister

Campaign launched to achieve self-sufficiency in vegetable production

The Hindu

PM, Labor hit the road in marginal seats

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is spruiking the government's economic credentials in Melbourne while his challenger is targeting marginal seats in Queensland.

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Florida official says stronger laws may be needed after boy's death on Orlando Free Fall ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — As the state’s investigation into the death of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson on the Orlando Free Fall drop tower last week continues, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said Friday her department will look into changing Florida laws to ensure amusement park rides are safe.

Orlando Sentinel

Carbon farming projects can soon be stopped by Agriculture Minister if 'adverse' to communities

Australia's Agriculture Minister will have the power to stop new carbon farming projects covering more than 15 hectares, or more than one third of a farm, from next week.

ABC News

Govt. will consider reintroducing Krishi Bhagya scheme in some areas: CM

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The Hindu

Exports and innovation in $600m ag spend

The government's agriculture budget aims to make it easier for farmers to export their products, with hopes the sector will be worth $100 billion by 2030.

AAP

Australia looks to Vietnam for farm workers as first MOU under agriculture visa is signed

Vietnam signs up for Australia's Agriculture Visa Program, but it is not clear how many farmer workers it will deliver, or when.

ABC News

Ukrainian agriculture minister submits resignation - aide

Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Roman Leshchenko has submitted his resignation, an aide told Reuters on Thursday, without stating a reason.

Reuters

LOCALIZE IT: Ideas for local coverage of wartime agriculture

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France lets some farms asphyxiate poultry flocks to stop bird flu

France has authorised some farmers to kill their poultry by asphyxia to stop a rapid spread of bird flu that has made it difficult for veterinary services to cope with massive culling, French Agriculture Minister Julien Denormandie said on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Directive to restore filled pond leads to ‘Water Day celebrations’

Protracted agitation led by environmentalist Boban Mattumantha

The Independent UK

Number of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland exceeds 10,000

Earlier, the Agriculture Minister said that it was possible that 200,000 Ukrainians might come to the Republic of Ireland.

The Hindu

Two Millets Special Zones to be formed in T.N., says Agriculture Minister

Millet festivals will be organised at State and district levels to create awareness on the importance of millet nutrition

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TN Agriculture Budget: Allocation rises marginally for 2022-23

Steps to be taken to achieve 126 lakh MT of foodgrain production; crop diversification to be encouraged to withstand climate change; holistic development of all village panchayats aimed at, says Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam

The Hindu

In love with farming

George, who won the State farmers’ award this year, feels youngsters should take up agriculture

ABC News

'Loss-making' native forest logging on the NSW North Coast may be extended by government

The Agriculture Minister has been urged to immediately halt negotiations to extend native forest logging agreements, with critics saying it makes no environmental or economic sense.

The Hindu

The architects of Green Revolution from T.N.

The partnership between C. Subramaniam, who suddenly became Union Minister for Food and Agriculture in 1964, and M.S. Swaminathan proved to be game changer in the farm sector

The Independent UK

Assembly passes climate Bill committing Northern Ireland to net zero by 2050

The legislation tabled by Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots will now go forward for Royal Assent.

The Independent UK

Irish farmers will ‘step up’ to challenge of growing more grain, says minister

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has convened a meeting with farmers’ representatives to discuss plans to boost home grown supplies.

The Hindu

71 families get house site pattas in Kakinada rural

Agriculture Minister Kurasala Kannababu on Sunday handed over house site pattas to the 71 families belonging to Dandupuntha village in Kakinada Rural area in East Godavari district.

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