Agriculture/farming

WHO urged to review drinking water standards amid nitrate health fears

Surface water models indicate that hundreds of millions of people globally are exposed to elevated nitrate levels.

Farmer-funded attack ads targeting Republicans air across rural America

US Representative Ashley Hinson - a Republican from Iowa and US Senate candidate - and US President Donald Trump (just seen) during a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, on Oct 22.

Strong El Nino in coming years can cut crop yields by up to 10%, says study on ASEAN agriculture

Drier and hotter weather caused by the climate phenomenon is likely to affect rice production the most out of the five major crops assessed, according to the study.

Bangladesh presses India before Ganges water treaty expires

A man ferrying a boat along the Padma river at Ramnathpur village, near the Bangladesh-India frontier in Bangladesh’s Rajshahi division, on Oct 13.

Screwworm infests dog in Arizona, widening US cases

The dog had a wound on its back that was infested with maggots, consistent with screwworm, and scientific testing verified the infestation.

Vending machines selling local veggies under $2 to be rolled out; support for fish farms to scale up

The vegetable vending machine unveiled at NCS Hub on Oct 28.

Singapore hosts regional meeting on food security, agriculture and forestry

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu will chair the Meeting of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry from Oct 27-31.

China is back in the bull semen market, but only the best will do

An elite Angus bull called Utopia gets his semen collected twice every week in Australia.

Five Italian activists held in West Bank have been repatriated, ministry says

An Israeli settler casting a stone towards Palestinians in the West Bank on Oct 16, amid clashes during the Palestinians’ olive harvest.

US backs Philippines’ ube push with US$34.1m funding

The funding underscores increasing interest in the Philippines’ production of the crop, which has captured worldwide attention for its distinctive colour.

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