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The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

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.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2022

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

Protracted agitation led by environmentalist Boban Mattumantha

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2022

'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.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2022

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 Hindu · Mar 10, 2022

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 · Mar 9, 2022

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 Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022

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.

The Hindu · Mar 6, 2022

Russia's war with Ukraine risks putting fresh pressure on rising fertiliser prices

Russia is one of the major players in global agricultural markets. The country is a significant exporter of grains, and also integrated into global agriculture as a supplier of inputs, particularly fertiliser. The country is a leading world supplier of the key ingredients of a range of them.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022

One of competing climate change bills passes penultimate NI Assembly hurdle

MLAs passed a series of further amendments to Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots’ Bill on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022