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See news on global agriculture and case studies and insights on farmers around the world. Find out what it’s like to farm in countries from Canada to the Ukraine to Kenya. See how farming systems differ from the UK and what particular challenges present arable and livestock farmers in other parts of the world.

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DAIRY

Dairy farming in a drought - tips from New Zealand

Dairy farmers need to look Down Under to find new ways of dealing with extreme weather events. That is because New Zealand and Australia are two of the world’s most…

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Case studies

LIVESTOCK

How send-a-cow-to-Africa charity has changed lives

A Devon farmer’s idea to send cows to Uganda has grown into an organisation offering training in sustainable farming and business skills across rural east Africa.  When dairy farmer David…

DAIRY

How moving to the US led to an 800-cow business

Crawford Porter was 15 when he first fell in love with dairy farming in the US on a study trip with his dad. But it would take family tragedy and…

NEWS

Farmers striving for better future for Guinea

With its fertile soils, favourable climate and ample rainfall, Guinea should be one of Africa’s biggest food-producing nations. But it isn’t – at least not yet. The west African country’s…

BEEF

How French Limousin breeders work together to improve herds

An integrated approach to developing and promoting the Limousin breed in France is giving beef producers the tools to get the best from their cattle. The French Limousin organisation, Le…

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Community

Farming in Canada: 'Snow drifts as tall as tree rows'

The View From Here is the series in which farming women give an insight into rural life around the world. We catch up with people around the globe to get…

Farming in Canada: ‘The great, quiet country’

The View From Here is the series in which farming women give an insight into rural life around the world. We catch up with people around the globe to get…

How a Devon farming couple brought water to Kenya

One split-second decision made on a dairy farm in Devon during a particularly wet August day in 2012 has changed the lives of 1,600 people in North Central Kenya. When…

Ugandan farming life – all work but 'pure and clean' food

'The View From Here' is the Farmers Weekly series giving an insight into rural life from women around the world. Here, Lucy Ajok gives us a glimpse of her life…

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Insights

NEWS

Ukraine War: The impact on agriculture one year on

One year has passed since Russia launched a full-scale, illegal invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. The conflict grinds on, with no end in sight. The Kyiv School of…

PIGS

What pig farming looks like in Canada

With winters that regularly dip below -15C and declining demand for pork at home, pig farming in Canada has its challenges. While exports dominate production, with 70% of pigs delivered…

Video: Bridging the rice yield gap in Guinea

Rice is the main staple in Guinea and it plays a big part in diets in western and central Africa, as in many regions of the world. Most rice is…

INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE

International agriculture: Prospects for Guinea

Guinea was once the major agricultural producer among the French colonies of western Africa. Over the past few decades, the sector has stagnated. Agriculture remains below its potential, representing 24%…

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News

ARABLE

Global effort addresses microplastics in seed treatments

Legislation restricting the use of microplastics in seed treatments has been introduced to the EU to mitigate environmental pollution risks, which could prompt other nations – including the UK –…

ARABLE

Global groups sign agreement to fight illegal seed practices

The International Seed Federation (ISF) has joined forces with 12 global organisations to represent the interests of plant breeders in the fight against illegal seed practices. A historic memorandum of…

NEWS

MPs seek farmers' views on Brexit trade failings

A cross-party group of MPs has called on farmers to take part in a consultation on the impact of Brexit on rural businesses. The UK Trade and Business Commission (UKTBC)…

INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE

Ukraine’s farmers winning battle to feed world, says analyst

Ukrainian farmers are defying the odds and winning the battle to grow crops and feed the world, says a Black Sea independent analyst. Mike Lee, director of Green Square Agro…

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Video

NEWS

Farmers striving for better future for Guinea

With its fertile soils, favourable climate and ample rainfall, Guinea should be one of Africa’s biggest food-producing nations. But it isn’t – at least not yet. The west African country’s…

Video: Bridging the rice yield gap in Guinea

Rice is the main staple in Guinea and it plays a big part in diets in western and central Africa, as in many regions of the world. Most rice is…

Video: Deer farming in Latvia – why size matters

One of the largest deer breeding farms in Latvia opened its doors to EU farm ministers this week as part of a drive to promote organic farming. Latvia holds the…

INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE

Video: Australian egg farm comes under fire from animal rights g...

Australian animal rights group Animals Australia has released footage filmed within a caged hen unit contracted to the country’s largest egg producer, Pace Farms, which it says exposes serious welfare…

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