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$1.25 million being invested in Kentucky’s meat and poultry industries

On Wednesday, U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary for rural development Xochitl Torres Small announced over $1.25 million dollars in funding.

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Door opens for US to send apples to Australia despite industry maintaining biosecurity risks

Australian growers have expressed concerns about biosecurity risks from diseases such as fire blight, and fear US government subsidies could mean overseas fruit is able to be sold at substantially cheaper prices.

ABC News

Poultry producers ordered to keep flocks indoors over avian flu threat to Christmas turkeys

Poultry producers have been ordered to keep their flocks indoors from next week, as concern grows over a strain of avian flu.

Irish Independent

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Conventional dairy processors showing interest in organic milk

Some of the country’s conventional dairy processors have “expressed interest” in processing organic milk, the Department of Agriculture has stated.

Irish Independent

All farms face hedgerow audit next year

The Department of Agriculture is planning a national hedgerows audit for all farmers. The Farming Independent understands the audit will be carried out by satellite and will seek to identify if and where hedgerows may have been removed in recent years.

Irish Independent

Brazil set to continue as world’s top beef exporter

Brazil is expected to achieve record-high beef exports next year as key competitors such as Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and India see supplies tighten, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has forecast.

Irish Independent

USDA announces $759M for high-speed internet in rural areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet

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Biden Is Pushing 'Equity' and 'Environmental Justice' Into Every Corner of the Regulatory State

Will a new commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture solve racism? We're going to find out.

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Ukraine embassy demands answers as fertiliser from Russia arrives here

The embassy of Ukraine to Ireland is to request a meeting with Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue over the importation of fertiliser from Russia, the Farming Independent can exclusively reveal.

Irish Independent

Bird flu outbreak confirmed in north Dublin

The outbreak coincides with a larger outbreak in the UK

Dublin Live

SEEFA warns 2022 forestry planting season could be ‘killed off’

Pressure is mounting on the Department of Agriculture to disclose the payment rates for the next Forestry Programme (2023-2027) amid escalating fears this autumn’s planting season “will be killed off”.

Irish Independent

Bees face many challenges – and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure

The extreme weather that has battered much of the U.S. in 2022 doesn’t just affect humans. Heat waves, wildfires, droughts and storms also threaten many wild species – including some that already face other stresses.

The Conversation

Why this Meath farmer swapped his continental cattle for Belted Galloways

Last year, Meath man Dermot Colreavy swapped his herd of 20 continental cattle for four Belted Galloways. Although it was a big drop in numbers, he says he now feels he is breeding something for the future.

Irish Independent

Just 1,591ha of new trees planted so far this year

Just 1,591ha of new trees have been planted so far this year with a significant 3,300 forestry licences still backlogged in the Department of Agriculture’s embattled Forestry Service.

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New CAP will be much harsher on farmers caught bending the rules to get benefits, Department warns

Farmers who try to circumvent the rules of the new CAP for their own benefit will face significant penalties, a Department of Agriculture official has warned.

Daily Mirror

World's second-tallest rollercoaster closes after woman left screaming in agony

Rachel Hawes was smacked by a flying L-shaped bracket as she enjoyed the mega Top Thrill Dragster rollercoaster at Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio last year

Daily Record

World's second-tallest rollercoaster shut down after woman left fighting for life

Rachel Laws, 45, was left fighting for her life after a solid steal bracket struck her on the head at Cedar Point amusement park.

Irish Independent

Department of Agriculture urged to take axe to forest licence rules

Pressure is mounting on the Department of Agriculture to scrap its embattled forestry licencing system as just 12 planting licences per week have been issued so far this year.

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Invasive spotted lanternfly has swarmed across the East Coast and been seen in Indiana. Could it be coming here next?

The beautiful inch-long bug sucks the sap out of grapes, hops and other fruits.

Al Jazeera

Montana flagged bugs in cow app exploited in alleged China hack

Montana Dept of Agriculture took USAHERDS database offline to allow developer to boost security, new documents show.

Irish Independent

‘We shouldn’t have farmers having to farm into their 70s’: Martin Heydon

An early retirement scheme may not be the simple solution to prevent farm accidents among older farmers, according to Martin Heydon, Minister for State at the Department of Agriculture.

Irish Independent

Farming organisations set for showdown over 24-month slaughter plan

A Government plan to reduce the average slaughter age of cattle to 24 months by 2030 is set to put beef farmers, meat processors and the Department of Agriculture on a collision course and up-end the sector.

The Independent UK

Philippine leader threatens to fire officials in sugar mess

The Philippine president is threatening to fire top agricultural officials if an investigation shows they improperly announced a decision to import sugar amid a shortage without his approval

Irish Independent

High wildfire risk warning issued as Ireland has hottest August day in 19 years

A high fire risk warning has been issued by the Department of Agriculture as temperatures continue to soar around the country.

Irish Independent

Surge in applications for National Reserve as income limit removed

Approximately 1,600 applications have been made to the National Reserve for 2022, which is a significant increase compared to the period 2018-2021.

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