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When Hurricane Ian ripped through western Cuba last week, tobacco farmer Victoriano Maqueira lost the two large barns he used for drying his crop, as well as his dogs, chickens, a pig, his television and the roof off his home.

The upcoming WA grain harvest is expected to match if not beat last year's record yield, but multiple factors could put a strain on the profit margin for growers.

Ever since Jace learnt to walk, he has had no trouble putting bulls and heifers in their place. His central Queensland family owns a stud of about 90 registered Texas longhorn cattle.

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A bad season and high costs have left Griffith grower Vito Mancini with no other choice.

An independent expert appointed to mediate in the bitter dispute between the Dutch government and the nation’s farmers over plans to drastically slash emissions of nitrogen and ammonia has presented a report that includes a suggestion that the government buy out hundreds of the heaviest polluters

As demand for honey slows after the pandemic, stockpiles far exceed the amount usually sold in a year

Asparagopsis can be used to reduce the emissions in cow burps and it grows naturally at this pearl farm.

Kenya has lifted a ban on genetically modified crops in response the worst drought to affect the East African region in 40 years, with authorities hoping it will improve crop yields and food security.