Dozens of gappies start on-farm careers this month

The National Farmers’ Federation’s flagship gap-year program AgCAREERSTART has begun for another year, with dozens of young people kicking off their agricultural careers this week. AgCAREERSTART connects farmers with 17-25 year olds who are looking to work on Australian farms. Participants are provided a job, dedicated pastoral support, training and development grants, and […]

Funds denied to unproductive farmers

fbcnews.com.fj - 22/Jan 18:37

A monitoring system aimed at ensuring effective fund use within the sugar industry has resulted in several farmers being denied funding because they...

Fields of sunflowers a golden fundraising boost for farmers

rnz.co.nz - 30/Jan 20:02

Dozens of paddocks planted in bright yellow sunflowers have been drawing visitors to farms throughout Aotearoa this summer.

Trump says he’s sending water to LA. It’s actually going to megafarms.

rawstory.com - 29/Jan 00:53

"This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here."While President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of...

Youth Development Ministry, TCL partner in agriculture

newsday.co.tt - 28/Jan 18:51

THE Youth Development and National Service Ministry and Cemex/Trinidad Cement Ltd (TCL) have agreed to distribute licences to 18 youth farmers to...

Water release from Kamal Khan dam brings hopes to farmers

pajhwok.com - 27/Jan 10:54

Farmers in northwestern Nimroz province have expressed satisfaction with the release of water from Kamal Khan Dam after six months of waiting. They...

Mechanisation meets SA’s growing agricultural demands

it-online.co.za - 31/Jan 09:22

South Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a pivotal moment, writes Wayne Morris, head of alliances at WesBank. With production costs rising at an...