SignalFlow — Agriculture https://feed-generator-72p.pages.dev/topics/06-agriculture/ Weekly curated selection for Agriculture — why each article matters. http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification python-feedgen Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:46:37 +0000 Ambrosia Citrus Estate: 15 years of low-flow drip irrigation https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/agri-technology/machinery-and-equipment/ambrosia-citrus-estate-15-years-of-low-flow-drip-irrigation/ Long-term case study of irrigation technology adoption provides empirical evidence on water efficiency. Long-term case study of irrigation technology adoption provides empirical evidence on water efficiency.

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Ambrosia Citrus Estate, near Hoedspruit in Limpopo, was established in 1999. In 2011, the estate’s journey with low-flow drip irrigation began when it became one of the first farms in South Africa to install UniRam™ 0,7ℓ/h low-flow drippers.

]]> https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/agri-technology/machinery-and-equipment/ambrosia-citrus-estate-15-years-of-low-flow-drip-irrigation/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:13:23 +0000 Middle East conflict poses major risk to SA agriculture https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/videos/middle-east-conflict-poses-major-risk-to-sa-agriculture/ Geopolitical risk to input costs and supply chains is a systemic factor affecting agriculture. Geopolitical risk to input costs and supply chains is a systemic factor affecting agriculture.

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As farmers prepare for the 2026/27 summer grain season, Wandile Sihlobo examines how renewed conflict in the Middle East could raise fertiliser and fuel costs, disrupt global supply chains and further squeeze farm profitability. He explains why geopolitical developments are becoming as important as local weather conditions and considers the implications for producers, agribusinesses and regional f

]]> https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/videos/middle-east-conflict-poses-major-risk-to-sa-agriculture/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:13:23 +0000 Variable rate technology boosting precision agriculture https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/agri-technology/machinery-and-equipment/variable-rate-technology-boosting-precision-agriculture/ Precision agriculture technology adoption is a key trend in agronomy and sustainability. Precision agriculture technology adoption is a key trend in agronomy and sustainability.

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Farmers are leveraging new technologies to counter climate change and meet demand. Magda du Toit dissects how variable-rate technology can support this shift.

]]> https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/agri-technology/machinery-and-equipment/variable-rate-technology-boosting-precision-agriculture/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:13:23 +0000 Climate Impact: Britain’s Milk Crisis Deepens as Heatwave Leaves Dairy Farms Running Dry https://en.edairynews.com/climate-impact-britains-milk-crisis-deepens-as-heatwave-leaves-dairy-farms-running-dry/ Concrete climate impact on dairy production with quantified yield drop. Concrete climate impact on dairy production with quantified yield drop.

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Londonlovesbusiness reports as Britain's severe heatwave cuts milk yields up to 20% and forces dairy farmers to use winter feed reserves early.

]]> https://en.edairynews.com/climate-impact-britains-milk-crisis-deepens-as-heatwave-leaves-dairy-farms-running-dry/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:13:23 +0000 Nutritional Variation: Study Shows Milk Nutrients Depend on Production Label and Calendar Month https://en.edairynews.com/nutritional-variation-study-shows-milk-nutrients-depend-on-production-label-and-calendar-month/ Empirical data on nutrient variation by label and season, relevant to food systems and consumer health. Empirical data on nutrient variation by label and season, relevant to food systems and consumer health.

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Agriland reports new research showing milk nutrient levels, like omega-3s and iodine, vary significantly by production label and calendar month.

]]> https://en.edairynews.com/nutritional-variation-study-shows-milk-nutrients-depend-on-production-label-and-calendar-month/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:13:23 +0000 New app helps Michigan farmers adapt to erratic rainfall https://www.farmprogress.com/crops/new-app-helps-michigan-farmers-adapt-to-erratic-rainfall Title mentions app but not the precision sensors and water savings data. Title mentions app but not the precision sensors and water savings data.

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Precision sensors and weather data help growers save water and boost yields.

]]> https://www.farmprogress.com/crops/new-app-helps-michigan-farmers-adapt-to-erratic-rainfall Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:13:23 +0000 Is the U.S. cattle industry actually done shrinking? https://www.farmprogress.com/livestock/is-the-u-s-cattle-industry-actually-done-shrinking- Title is a question; article provides USDA midyear data indicating stabilization. Title is a question; article provides USDA midyear data indicating stabilization.

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Beef Outlook: USDA’s midyear data reveals an industry on the verge of stabilizing as prices hold strong.

]]> https://www.farmprogress.com/livestock/is-the-u-s-cattle-industry-actually-done-shrinking- Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:13:23 +0000 Corn syrup demand drops as food makers shift back to sugar https://www.farmprogress.com/tv-and-radio/corn-syrup-demand-drops-as-food-makers-shift-back-to-sugar Title indicates demand shift but not the scale; article reports a 395 million bushel corn demand threat. Title indicates demand shift but not the scale; article reports a 395 million bushel corn demand threat.

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Farm Progress America: America's corn refiners are losing ground to sugar as food manufacturers reformulate recipes, threatening demand for 395 million bushels of corn this year.

]]> https://www.farmprogress.com/tv-and-radio/corn-syrup-demand-drops-as-food-makers-shift-back-to-sugar Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:13:23 +0000 Official Statistics: Energy use of farm businesses, England 2024/25 https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/energy-use-of-farm-businesses-england-202425 Energy use data from the Farm Business Survey provides empirical insight into farm energy consumption and renewable adoption, relevant to net-zero agriculture. Energy use data from the Farm Business Survey provides empirical insight into farm energy consumption and renewable adoption, relevant to net-zero agriculture.

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Estimates on annual fuel use, renewable energy sources and carbon audits from the Farm Business Survey

]]> https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/energy-use-of-farm-businesses-england-202425 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:13:23 +0000 Accredited official statistics: Cereal and oilseed rape production in England, provisional estimates for 2026 https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/cereal-and-oilseed-rape-production-in-england-provisional-estimates-for-2026 Provisional production estimates for 2026 provide concrete data on crop yields, directly relevant to land use and agricultural policy. Provisional production estimates for 2026 provide concrete data on crop yields, directly relevant to land use and agricultural policy.

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Information on wheat, barley, oats and oilseed rape production for England in 2026. Includes English regional breakdowns.

]]> https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/cereal-and-oilseed-rape-production-in-england-provisional-estimates-for-2026 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:13:23 +0000