Australia’s mutton may soon be lamb
The Sheepmeat Council of Australia will soon vote on a proposal to change the country’s definition of lamb to mirror that of its market rival, New Zealand.
Brazil gives GM sugarcane a go
Brazil, the world’s largest sugarcane producer, recently approved the commercial use of genetically modified sugarcane.
Extreme El Niño still expected, even if global warming halts
An international research group has found that the number of extreme El Niño events will increase, even if global warming stabilises.
Legal challenge for NZ predator eradication project
New Zealand’s plan to be to predator-free by 2050, has suffered a blow, following a legal challenge from a small group of opponents.
EU farmers concerned at proposed agricultural budget cuts
Farmers across the EU are reportedly calling for the EU Commission not to implement any cuts in the bloc’s agricultural spending.
Asian long-horned beetle threatens sugar maples
The Asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), a Chinese invader, is threatening the multi-billion rand maple production industry in North America
EU farmers seek 15 year renewal for glyphosate use
Farmers in the European Union are concerned that the EU Commission intends to renew authorisations for using glyphosate (the active ingredient in some herbicides) for just 10 years, and not the maximum of 15 years.
University of California wins strawberry spat
A jury recently ruled against two former scientists employed by the University of California (UC) Davis in the US, after they sued their former employee over control of strawberry breeding plants they had developed over more than 20 years.
India’s cattle slaughter ban strongly opposed
The Indian government has banned the sale of cattle for slaughter at livestock markets
World’s seed bank safe after water scare
No damage has been caused to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault or its seed stock following reports of water intrusion into the doomsday storage facility in Norway.
Japan’s new approach to farming without soil
Japanese experts have made a breakthrough in agricultural technology, using polymer film to grow food.
Remote monitoring provides data on water quality
A satellite-based programme run by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is monitoring water productivity and identifying water productivity gaps, according to an FAO press release.
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