French dairy and crop farmer Jean-Claude Pette relies on European Union subsidies to keep his 200-hectare farm afloat. But he worries support could be cut as governments seek ways to plug a budget hole left by Britain's departure from the bloc.
Vertical farming is all the rage. It makes great click-bait by combining key buzz words: 'technology' in the form of new LED lighting; 'novelty' food that some celebrity chef can shout about producing beside their New York restaurant, and 'sustainability' courtesy of zero food miles and a low carbon footprint.
The impact of the coronavirus on dairy prices will be modest and short lived and, according to New Zealand bank ASB.
At 650, numbers in Kilkenny Mart last Thursday were less than previous weeks. Trade, however, was in general not hurt by the smaller entry with the large selection of heavy bullocks between 600-700kg making from €1.60-2.35/kg, while the 500kg+ forward bullock sold from €1.50-2.55/kg.
“Would you like to dance?” Men have asked this question of ladies at social events for generations. Yesterday as I compiled this report I was reminded of it. The night you had been planning for ages eventually arrives.
Despite factory throughput continuing to operate around the 36,000-37,000hd mark, and factories continuing to resist having to officially pay more to get supplies, there are clear signals that stronger prices are being paid.
A $250 million income tax cut, tax breaks for farmers and a 4 a.m. bar time during the Democratic National Convention are among the final bills the Wisconsin Assembly plans … Click to Continue »
