Researchers at London School of Economics and Political Science Have Reported New Data on Agricultural Insurance (Crops, Claims and the Politics of Risk In India’s Agricultural Insurance Programme): Agriculture – Agricultural Insurance

2025 SEP 24 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News -- Research findings on Agriculture - Agricultural Insurance are discussed in a new report. According to news reporting originating from London, United Kingdom,...

Clinton Sease Farm opens annual corn maze

Clinton Sease Farm has opened its corn maze for the season, offering attendees a variety of outdoor activities. The maze, located at 382 Olde Farm Rd. in Lexington, will host visitors on weekends through Sunday, Nov. 2. Now in its 21st year, the...

Farmers test drive electric tractors as researchers explore greener future for agriculture

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In the soft dirt of an indoor horseback riding ring last month, a group of farmers got ready to test-drive a new piece of equipment: an electric tractor. As they took turns climbing in — some surprised by its quick...

Vegetable farming thriving in Ghumaune

By Kaviraj Ghimire.Hile, Sept. 25: While many v illages in Dhankuta are losing their young people, the youth of Mahalaxmi Municipality-1 can still be found working in their own villages. They spend their days busy in the fields. Unlike other...

Farm profits forecast to rise, but federal aid remains a big safety net

The latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says net farm income will reach $179.8 billion in 2025, up 40% from last year. On the surface, that sounds like a big rebound. In reality, most of that increase comes from federal...

Farmer Focus: Lack of rain makes ploughing an expensive task

I would like to start by remembering David Richardson. I first met David in 2010, when I interviewed him for my university dissertation. I remember driving to his farm and being so nervous to meet the man whose words I had read for years as I grew...

UK Farming Minister meets NFU on soft fruit farm visit

New Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle met with the National Farmers' Union (NFU) on her first farm visit since taking up her role within Defra. The visit took place at NFU member Marion Regan's soft fruit farm in Kent and was attended by NFU...

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Harvest season looms for area farmers

MONROE — With the sun casting long shadows across fields, producers are thinking about the coming harvest, with corn and soybeans doing well in our part of the state, experts say — despite some late season dry weather and disease pressure. As most...

Agritourism helping Utah farms stay afloat during tough times

CHESTER, Utah — Many families will venture out to find a pumpkin patch this fall, but what you may not realize is that the fun weekend activity may actually be going a long way toward helping save a local family farm. In Chester, Sunder Creek...

Portland, LA, Austin Top Cities for Vegans and Vegetarians

As meat prices rise, more Americans are turning to vegetarian and vegan diets. A recent study by WalletHub identified the top U.S. cities for those seeking plant-based options. Portland, Oregon, ranked first, offering a high number of affordable...

Business : J-FEC, Sanrio Launch 'Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt' To Promote Japan-Grown Produce

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council (J-FEC) is teaming up with Sanrio Co Ltd and its character Hello Kitty to launch the interactive digital campaign “Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt”....

Drought-breaking rain brings some relief to farmers

Farmers in the region are finally seeing rain after months of dry conditions. Officials, however, caution that while the rain is a relief, it is not a complete solution to the challenges faced by farmers. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) -- Farmers in...

Up To 50% Fruits, Vegetables Lost In Supply Chain: KPKM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Up to 20 per cent to 50 per cent of fruits and vegetables are lost in Malaysia’s food supply chain due to improper packaging, storage, and transport conditions. According to the Draft National Food Security Blueprint (NFSB)...

Festival shows how smart tech is transforming modern farming

By Zhao Ruixue in Jinan and Zhao Yimeng | China Daily | Updated: 2025-09-25 08:44 A robot dog patrolling a demonstration field during the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival in Shandong province became the center of attention on Tuesday, drawing...

City Heights co-op Food Farmacy bridges gap between farmers, underserved community

Eating a balanced diet is not always easy, especially for those who don’t have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. A City Heights food co-op is bridging the gap between the farmers who grow produce and the underserved communities that don’t...

North Carolina Farmer struggles amid weeks-long drought, fall crops in jeopardy

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - Planting fall crops has become difficult at Indigo Farms due to a lack of rain, potentially delaying farm-fresh produce for local families. Sallie Lun at Indigo Farms said it has been nearly impossible to plant this...

Major Australian croc farm irrigating with water high in E. coli

Environmental monitoring has revealed one of Australia's largest crocodile farms is consistently irrigating with water containing levels of E. coli almost 500 times the national guidelines. Experts have warned there is a risk the contaminated...

Popular fruits may raise Cancer risk, study warns about hidden pesticides

Consuming certain fruits and vegetables could increase harmful pesticide levels in the human body, as per the new study. These chemicals have previously been connected to cancer, reproductive harm, hormone disturbances, and neurotoxicity. The...

China's absence felt as farmers reap harvest

With harvest season underway across the US Midwest, corn and soybean farmers are confronting a grim reality: record yields may offer little financial relief as storage fills up and China remains absent from the market. China, traditionally the top...