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FAMA PLANS TO EXPAND CONTRACT-FARMING PROJECT TO 7,000 HA BY NEXT YEAR
TASEK GELUGOR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Federal Agriculture MarketingAuthority (FAMA) plans to expand its contract-farming farm to 7,000 hectares,involving 4,500 people, nationwide by next year.FAMA Director-General Ahmad Ishak said the move would be taken to increasefood production, especially vegetables and fruits, to meet local market demands.He said that currently, there were about 1,000 ...
Exhibit profiles 14 new county farmers
CHATHAM — Is interest in farming shrinking? Not according to researchers from the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program.
CME defends turf with expanded grain trading hours
The CME Group's grain markets will be open for business 21 hours a day starting Sunday afternoon as the exchange guards its turf against upstart IntercontinentalExchange , whose own nearly round-the-clock ...
Cattle trade keeps farmers going
The failure of the monsoon and absence of water for irrigation have forced many farmers in Vellore, Katpadi, Anaicut, K.V. Kuppam and Gudiyatham blocks to take to the business of buying and selling...
Concern over drop in enrolments for agriculture
Fewer students have enrolled in agricultural fields over the past few years - and the drop in enrolments in such fields could cause Thailand to fall behind other countries, an academic said recently.
Re-farming of spectrum will harm incumbents: Assocham
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The telecom regulator's proposal for an immediate re-farming of spectrum will adversely affect the profits of established service providers, an industry lobby said Saturday.
Abuse video leads to new cattle bans
Federal Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig insists his new regime to prevent cruel treatment of Australian cattle overseas works, even though an animal rights group picked up the latest abuses — not his new monitoring systems.
Senegal cattle dying, fields scorched amid drought
In the northeastern nook of Senegal, one of the most stable and developed nations in the drought-hit Sahel region, carcasses of cattle lie in the sun, the fields have withered and food depleted.
US agriculture companies set millions for Africa
(Reuters) - A group of U.S. seed, chemical and equipment companies will invest at least $150 million over the next few years into African agricultural projects and products, the companies said on Friday. The investments pledged by DuPont, Monsanto, Cargill and others are part of an overall $3 billion effort by companies around the world announced by President Barack Obama. ...
Farming plan raises DNR's hackles
Shawano County and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources could clash over plans to lease land for farming in the Mud Lake Wildlife Area along Highway 117 near Cecil.
Metro councilors back urban farming
Efforts by the local city government of Marikina to promote backyard farming in local communities around the city got a shot in the arm following the recent passage of a resolution promoting such an objective.
Government under pressure over cattle stunning
The Federal Government is under renewed pressure from within its own ranks to demand all Australian cattle sent to Indonesia are stunned first before they are slaughtered.
CME expanding hours of grain-contract trading
The owner of the Chicago futures markets said Friday it will immediately implement expanded hours for trading of grain contracts, overriding objections of some that the move will make prices more volatile. CME Group Inc. said the new schedule will take effect Sunday night for Monday’s business. It calls for trading in corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, ethanol and other agricultural contracts to be ...
Farming jobs drop Siskiyou unemployment two points
With the addition of 260 farming jobs, Siskiyou County’s unemployment rate dropped more than two points in April to 16.4 percent.
CFTC approves expanded grain trading hours
--Changes apply to CME's futures contracts for corn, wheat and soybeans --New times apply to wheat futures traded at Kansas City Board of Trade and Minneapolis Grain Exchange --Settlement times will remain unchanged at 2:15 p.m. EDT (Updates with comment from the National Corn Growers Association and other details in the 13th through 18th paragraphs.
Cattle baron finally ready to pass muster
VETERAN grazier and chopper pilot philosophical after cattle station passed in on bid of $55m. The asking price is believed to be closer to his age - 80.
CFTC approves CME's 21-hour grain cycle
CME Group on Friday said it would start nearly around-the-clock grain trading on Sunday night, reasserting itself as the dominant player in markets it created. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ...
CFTC approves extended grain trading hours
--Changes apply to CME's futures contracts for corn, wheat and soybeans --New times apply to wheat futures traded at Kansas City Board of Trade and Minneapolis Grain Exchange --Settlement times will remain unchanged at 2:15 p.m. EDT CHICAGO -(MarketWatch)- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved CME Group Inc.'s CME proposal to expand electronic grain futures trading to 21 hours ...
CMR Museum focus turns to historic ranches
GREAT FALLS- The CM Russell Museum in Great Falls kicked off its newest exhibition and sale on Thursday, debuting Historic Ranches Under The Big Sky.
Organic Farming Inspires Gaming’s Latest Kickstarter Success
Gabriel Knight designer Jane Jensen uses community-supported agriculture as the basis of her new game studio Pinkerton Road.
BIO Testifies to House Agriculture Subcommittee That Farm Bill Energy Programs Are Working
“Farm Bill energy programs are working and BIO member companies are beginning to put steel in the ground,” BIO President & CEO Jim Greenwood said today in testimony to the Hous
DB Agriculture Fund Experiences Big Outflow
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the DB Agriculture Fund (AMEX: DBA) where we have detected an approximate $54.0 million dollar outflow -- that's a 3.0% decrease week over week (from 66,800,040 to 64,800,040).
AGCO Presents Its Vision for Agriculture in Africa at G8 Summit
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company , a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today presented its vision for agriculture in Africa at the G8 Summit in Washington, D.C.
June cattle closed sharply higher on the day, with the market experiencing the highest close since March 29th. Talk of a sharp drop in placements for April and likely May as well plus continued talk that beef demand will rise during active consumption weekends just ahead helped to support.
GRAIN HIGHLIGHTS: Top Stories Of The Day
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CFTC OKs CME 21-hour grain cycle
Grain firms still worry about trading during USDA reports CME Group on Friday said it would start nearly around-the-clock grain trading on Sunday night, reasserting itself as the dominant player in markets it created.
'No relationship' between salmon farming and problems for wild fish
STUDIES published recently in scientific journals have demolished the false impression that salmon farming has any impact on wild salmon stocks, according to Irish Farmers’ Association aquaculture executive Richie Flynn.
Welfare officers to watch cattle slaughters
TWO Australian cattle exporters will have to ensure an animal welfare officer is present when their livestock are slaughtered overseas.
Tasmania to ban battery hen farming
Tasmania is to become the first Australian state to ban battery hen farming and will fast-track the phasing out of pigs in sow stalls.
Ranches hires Tamarac official as new town administrator
¿ Tamarac official Andy Berns has been tapped as the new top boss at Town Hall.
Southwest Ranches hires Tamarac official as new town administrator
— Tamarac official Andy Berns has been tapped as the new top boss at Town Hall.
Grain Elevator undergoes renovations
A classic Spruce Grove landmark is undergoing renovations to help restore it to the public’s eye. The Spruce Grove grain elevator is undertaking some big renovations thanks to the Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society and a southern Alberta restoration crew.
Vilsack touts PSU research, stumps for farm bill
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sought Wednesday to raise the profile of agricultural research at universities like Penn State as Congress begins the arduous task of renewing the farm bill.
CHICAGO, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group , the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced measures to help farmers, ranchers and commercial market participants prepare ...
Exporters face action on cattle cruelty film
Two Australian live cattle exporters have been found to have broken new animal welfare rules in Indonesia, imposed after a cruelty controversy last year.
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Athletics: Colorado's 'Run the Ranches' Trail Running Series Announces 2012 Dates
Grand County hosts short-, long-distance runs to benefit Headwaters Trails Alliance.
BEIJING, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Deyu Agriculture Corp. (DEYU.PK) (the "Company"), a Beijing, China based vertically integrated producer, processor, marketer and distributor ...
The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform 10 Years On: Biodiversity Lessons and Challenges
16 May 2012 The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform) -founded by , Nestle, and - has just celebrated its 10th anniversary. Indeed, there is much to celebrate. Hans J??hr, the Corporate Head of Agriculture of Nestle and the Honorary President of SAI Platform, noted that "Now, after ten years, food processors and farmers are ...
Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cattle Ranching " report to their offering.
Colorado’s ‘Run the Ranches’ Trail Running Series Announces 2012 Dates
The third annual “Run the Ranches” trail running series will take place in Grand County, Colo., on Sept. 16, Sept. 30 and Oct 14. The series features trail runs at three different scenic ranches. Each ranch and its community in the county – located 70 miles west of Denver – will host a short run (3-5 miles) and a longer run (7-10 miles).Granby, Colo. (PRWEB) May 16, 2012 The third annual “Run ...
Some Fungal-Farming Ants Are Loyal to Their Crops
A group of fungi-farming ants are not only loyal to particular species of fungus, the relationship is so close it appears the ants and the fungus may be evolving together, a new study indicates.
TIAA-CREF raises $2 bln for agriculture investment
--Amount raised by TIAA-CREF among largest for agriculture-specific investments --Capital to be invested in the U.S., Australia and Brazil --Agriculture investments generate 8%-10% historical real returns (Updates with areas of investment in the second paragraph, comment by executive in the 10th paragraph and research on return in the 11th.
ICE grain contracts kick off turf war with CME
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) kicked off the most aggressive challenge yet to the CME Group's 160-year dominance of agricultural markets with the launch of five grain and oilseed futures on Monday. In a bid to wrest a chunk of the multibillion-dollar grain business from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the Atlanta-based upstart ICE has offered lower margin requirements ...
Cattle Drive From Lea County to Carlsbad Marks State Centennial
The cattle drive, which began Wednesday from the 35,000-acre Pitchfork Ranch in Lea County and ended ...
Kenyan ranches relocating rhinos in fear of poachers
Claus Mortensen is a private Kenyan rancher with a passion -- endangered rhinos -- and now a mission: to save his herd from slaughter by ruthless poachers who sell their horns to Asia, where they are prized as a miracle drug.
California ranches where cattle and wildlife coexist
Nature Conservancy led the effort to preserve ranching as well as wildlife on a 31,900-acre corridor by acquiring two ranches and development rights to a third. CALIENTE, Calif. — A new land ethic is taking root on 31,900 acres north of Los Angeles managed by an alliance of environmentalists and cattlemen who want to preserve ranching as a way of life while also protecting mountain lions, black ...
Southwest Ranches approves Davie fire contract
The town will bid farewell to Pembroke Pines firefighters this fall to welcome in replacements from Davie.
Davie approves fire contract with Southwest Ranches
Town would take over from Pembroke Pines sometime this fall DAVIE Firefighters from Davie may soon add the town of Southwest Ranches to their territory.
Southwest Ranches in battle with Pembroke Pines over public records
Town officials are accusing Pembroke Pines of refusing to turn over public records, the latest round in a fight over a proposed federal immigration detention center.
