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Agriculture issues first permit to vaccinate against Avian Influenza
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, is pleased to announce that, in the coming days, South Africa will embark on its first-ever vaccination of poultry as a proactive measure to minimise the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza...

Agricultural Tractors Market to Reach $97.8 Billion by 2031 — Fueled by Precision Farming and Mechanization Boom
WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- There are prominent key factors that drive growth of the agricultural tractors market, such as government support for development of agricultural activities, increase...

The Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program is now accepting applications for internship program
News Press release For immediate release: July 1, 2025 Baton Rouge, La. – The Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program (LAWDP) is now accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 program year from qualified agricultural and forestry...

Gov. Bentley announces grant to help Winston County students, teachers learn new farming techniques
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a $24,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for a project to help Winston County students and teachers learn about modern farming. Camp McDowell is using the grant to implement McDowell Farm...

Japan Pledges to Safeguard Agriculture as U.S. Intensifies Trade Pressure
(MENAFN) Japan pledged on Tuesday to protect its agricultural sector from increasing trade pressures from the United States, following President Donald Trump’s remarks about potential tariffs on Japanese rice imports. In a statement shared by a...

Meet the People Who Grow Your Food with Regenerative Farming Practices: Kiss the Ground Launches “5 with a Farmer” Short Series
Los Angeles, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kiss the Ground, the leading nonprofit promoting regeneration and healthy soil as a viable solution for our wellness, water, and climate crisis, is thrilled to announce the first seasonal launch of...

CEAg World Announces CEAg World Impact Awards Recognizing Those Driving Progress in Controlled Environment Agriculture
WILLOUGHBY, OH, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CEAg WorldTM, a Meister Media Worldwide brand and a leading media and events brand in the controlled environment space (CEA), announced today the CEAg World Impact Awards,...

Davis Commodities Accelerates ESG Expansion Plan, Targets $220M Revenue Growth in $500B Sustainable Agriculture Market
SINGAPORE, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Davis Commodities Limited (Nasdaq: DTCK), a leading Singapore-based agricultural commodities trader, today announced an ambitious strategic initiative to expand into the premium ESG-certified...

Microplastics: hidden carriers of antibiotic resistance in agricultural soils
GA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Microplastics, tiny plastic particles increasingly found in agricultural soils, are raising alarms for their role in spreading antibiotic resistance. These pollutants, commonly introduced by...

Soil microbes: the unsung heroes of agriculture in the face of salinity
FAYETTEVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Salinity is a rising threat to global agriculture, severely limiting crop productivity and damaging soil health. New research reveals how the microscopic world beneath our feet...

New Membrane Technology Could Expand Access to Water for Agricultural and Industrial Use
Key Takeaways Approximately 40 percent of the U.S. water supply comes from underground aquifers but much of it is too salty for many human uses. By sufficiently treating brackish groundwater to separate salts and other contaminants, the U.S. could...

STATEMENT FROM SID MILLER COMMENDING THE SENATE FOR ADVANCING BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL
“I commend Vice President JD Vance and the coalition of Senators who supported the Big Beautiful Bill, a transformative law that brings meaningful improvements to American agriculture and working families nationwide. This legislation contains...

Southbrook Organic Vineyards celebrates regenerative farming with the launch of its mini-documentary "Ode to Niagara", featuring globally acclaimed Canadian Chef Keith Pears
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southbrook Organic Vineyards, Canada’s leader in organic and regenerative winemaking, hosts a special event Sunday, July 6, featuring Team Canada’s Bocuse d’Or candidate Chef Keith...

Minister John Steenhuisen opens 58th conference of the South African Society for Agricultural Extension and first Agricultural Extension Week
Today, the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen reaffirmed the government's dedication to agricultural extension services, highlighting their pivotal role in fostering inclusive rural development, ensuring food security, and facilitating...

UDAF Opens Application for Independent Medical Cannabis Pharmacy
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has opened the application period for the first of two independent medical pharmacies, a development stemming from House Bill 54 (HB54) passed during the 2025 legislative session. This initiative...

GSA Equipment Introduces Daihatsu Mini Trucks to North American Market
Compact utility vehicles bring Japanese engineering excellence to American businesses and property owners BARBERTON, OH, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GSA Equipment, a leading provider of industrial and agricultural...

Agriculture Drones Market Expected to Hit $5.89 Billion by 2030, Registers Steady 22.4% CAGR
Agriculture drones market size was valued at $0.88 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $5.89 billion by 2030, grow a CAGR of 22.4% from 2021-2030. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to...

A New Recipe: Why Agriculture Ministers in Europe and Africa Must Choose People, Not Profits
On June 27, African and European agriculture ministers will gather in Rome for the 6th AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference. This comes against a backdrop of a worsening climate crisis, soaring inequalities, and rising hunger. Nearly one in...

Agricultural Adjuvants Market Set to Witness Significant Growth by 2025-2031
The AMR report explores key growth drivers, investment opportunities, and challenges shaping the expansion of the agricultural adjuvants industry. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A comprehensive study on the...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts Legislation to Uphold Agricultural and Biosecurity Resilience and Support Local Innovation
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed five bills into law today, affirming the commitment to strengthening Hawai‘i’s agricultural and economic sectors for the benefit of the ‘āina, its people, and local businesses. “The health and...