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At least a trillion insects are killed annually for food and animal feed. Routine slaughter methods include extreme heat and cold, often preceded by starvation. By comparison, “only” around 79 billion mammals and bird livestock are slaughtered every year.

Independent turkey farmers are working around the clock to keep up with demand for free-range turkey, battling rising feed costs and a pressing Christmas deadline.

The Colombian government's plans to buy parcels of land and deliver them to rural communities as part of a promised agricultural reform will develop gradually, Agriculture Minister Cecilia Lopez said on Tuesday, citing availability of funds and a complex process.

How do researchers know? Stardust.

Both the nature of the work and flaws in the support system cause injuries and illness

Cross-party report highlights need for greater access to natural world when deciding how to divide up land

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will distribute an additional $325 million in funding for projects tailored to smaller-scale farmers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, taking its total annual investment in climate-friendly farming to more than $3 billion, the agency announced Monday.

The federal government has announced another $325 million for agricultural projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The latest Rural Bank outlook for agriculture shows a mixed result for farmers heading into the new year.

From West African treats to a new pub without a roast potato in sight, Clare Finney names her top spots for festive food with a twist

Touted as a cure for environmental and physical ills, the organic movement is falling short of high expectations