Farmers
Farming unions in the UK are determined to fight against the introduction of a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets worth over £1 million, which the government has announced will be levied from next year. The proposals, outlined in last year's Autumn budget, have been met with fierce
Farmers
Artificial glacier technology is gaining traction in Kyrgyzstan as a vital tool for farmers to adapt to the increasing challenges of climate change. By enhancing irrigation efficiency and ensuring a more reliable water supply, these innovations aim to bolster the resilience of mountain communities dependent on agriculture. A recent roundtable
Agriculture
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, met with international experts to discuss Egypt's agricultural development strategies and foster deeper partnerships with African countries. The high-level talks aimed at advancing Egypt's agricultural sector and addressing global challenges, while leveraging opportunities and resources for sustainable growth.
Agriculture
Visitors to the Royal Norfolk Show 2025 will embark on an immersive journey through the lifecycle of malting barley, one of Norfolk's staple crops. The Discovery Zone, a hands-on learning environment, will offer a captivating exploration into the process of malting barley, from planting to harvesting, and its
Agriculture
The recent government Spending Review has been met with a mixture of reactions from the farming industry, with some cautiously welcoming the announcement of £2.7 billion for farming and nature recovery, while others express concern over the real terms cut to the budget and the devastating impact of the
Agriculture
Representatives from government ministries, international organizations, and private companies from Korea and Laos gathered in Vientiane on June 12, 2025, for the 2025 K-GREEN AGRO PARTNERING event. Co-hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Lao PDR, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), the Ministry of Agriculture
Farmers
Farming and nature groups have cautiously welcomed Labour's £100m cut to England's farming budget, despite the decrease, due to concerns the Treasury might have reduced the funding further. The move comes on the heels of mass protests from farmers over inheritance tax on farms worth more
Farmers
The county of Kisumu, in collaboration with the Cereal Growers Association and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has launched a network of hubs called Farmer Service Centres (FSCs) to enhance agriculture extension services and food security in the region. The initiative aims to provide smallholder farmers with a
Agriculture
A joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) highlights the urgent need for humanitarian action and international coordination to address extreme hunger in 13 hotspots worldwide. Five of these hotspots - Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali - are at the
Agriculture
A split has emerged within the Trump administration over his hardline stance on immigration, with the policy's architect, Stephen Miller, at odds with politicians concerned about the impact on farming lobbies. The president's campaign pledge to undertake the "largest deportation program" in US history
Farmers
The outbreak of the bluetongue virus threatens to have a serious impact on local businesses in Brecon, Radnor, and Cwm Tawe, as the Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for the area, David Chadwick, has called for urgent support for livestock farmers and markets. The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) has banned
Farmers
As major retailers continue to favour cheaper imports from countries such as Australia, Uruguay, and New Zealand, British farmers are facing a fresh blow, with three leading supermarkets backtracking on their pledges to support local producers. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) warns that this shift further threatens UK food
