Christian charity Send a Cow has welcomed a recent report this week which shows that global poverty is being fuelled by industrialised animal production. Register for E-newsletter. Register for E-newsletter. Posted: Saturday, May 26, 2007, 8:04 (BST) Font Scale:A A A Send a Cow has added its support to a recent World Society for the Protection of Animals report that shows how industrialised animal production exacerbates global poverty and puts a massive strain on the worlds natural...

Between the storms and the steady rain this week those in the Ag industry are taking time to reflect on what they're working for this fall For the first time in a long time, farmers aren't cringing when they call in for a bid at an elevator or log on-line to see which director the major boards are moving. Tonight Shaun Sipma tells us how the farm markets are shaping up as spring field work comes to an end. Between the storms and the steady rain this week those in the Ag industry are taking...

The healthy little broccoli, beet and sugar snap pea starts were more than I could resist -- I deserved a small bit of assurance that something would grow, no? I realize, of course, that there are countless books, newspaper articles and classes that could demystify some of the guesswork in my urban farming experiment. But planting seeds seemed such a risk -- it was too incredible that plants I could eat would come from these dry little bits of twiggy stuff. I topped the soil off with about...

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Gold could test resistance, drop Gold futures ended marginally higher on Friday helped by firm crude oil prices, softer dollar and news that North Korea fired some short-range rockets triggering some safe-haven buying, before a three day week-end in the US. Rajasekhara Reddy, has said the State Government was contemplating to give loans at 'pavala vaddi' (or three per cent rate) to the farmers on par with the self-help groups. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Gold could test...

Gary was a farmer at heart and never put himself on a pedestal. Today a third generation of Van Wyks is building on a solid farm foundation, using new tools to create a more diversified base. Luke and Chad worked part time while in college, then joined the business full time in 2000 and they incorporated LDJ Manufacturing. Loren was eager to spring from the starting blocks into farming. He began by farming with his dad. He became immersed in research to develop and market the product....