Travelling down from Edinburgh with someone else at the wheel presented the opportunity to survey the countryside and I have to report that in that part of the world the crops, especially wheat, looked well and there were also signs of a start being made to harvesting winter barley. Travelling down from Edinburgh with someone else at the wheel presented the opportunity to survey the countryside and I have to report that in that part of the world the crops, especially wheat, looked well and...

Waters and Pollan were among those urging Pelosi and the House of Representatives she leads to overhaul the nation's farm policy, shifting billions of dollars from subsidies for corporate agribusiness to a means-tested safety net for real family farmers, plus policies to promote healthier foods and sound stewardship of the land. Waters and Pollan were among those urging Pelosi and the House of Representatives she leads to overhaul the nation's farm policy, shifting billions of dollars from...

For decades, California s fruit, vegetable and nut growers have been left out in the cold whenever the federal government handed out subsidies through its various farm programs. California farmers may be on the verge of receiving a bumper crop of financial assistance under a farm bill that is up for renewal this year. As an example, Johanns pointed to a provision that would ban federal subsidies to farmers with incomes averaging more than $1 million a year and stop farmers from collecting...

WASHINGTON - Michigan's congressional delegation was divided Friday over a farm bill that continues billions of dollars in subsidies for farmers and could offer more help to the state's fruit and vegetable growers. Democrats said the measure would largely maintain previous crop subsidies while providing more funding for Michigan's specialty crops, conservation measures and nutrition programs. Michigan is the nation's second-most diverse farm state behind California and is a top producer of...

Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender. Blend or process the remaining cauliflower mixture, in batches, until smooth. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion softens. Add curry paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the cauliflower, stock and water and bring to the boil. Add to saucepan with unblended cauliflower mixture. Transfer half the cauliflower mixture to a clean...