Agricultural industry
The 67th edition of the Matabeleland South Agricultural Show has commenced, with a total of at least 150 exhibitors participating in the event, which runs under the theme "Farm to factory: Unlocking industrial growth." The show, which is expected to end on Saturday, is being officially opened by
Agricultural industry
Shropshire farmers face unprecedented challenges, including the driest spring in over 100 years, which has severely impacted the harvest. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is urging the government to work together to build resilience and help farmers better prepare for extreme weather events. The NFU's Stop the
Farmers
A group of farmers in Tago, Surigao del Sur has benefited from government support, directly selling 7,574 kilos of soybeans for a total of PHP215,774 to a buyer from Davao City. The Meme Agricultural Farmers Association (MAGFA) received assistance from the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region
Agricultural industry
The Montgomery Farm Management Association, a Powys farming group, has decided to dissolve after 50 years of operation. The association held a special general meeting in May, where the decision to close was made due to inactivity over recent years. The remaining funds will be distributed to local groups with
Farmers
As the West Bank prepares for the annual olive harvest, thousands of Palestinian farmers are facing unprecedented risks to their livelihoods due to growing restrictions from Israeli forces and settlers. The olive harvest season, which runs from September to November, is a time of uncertainty and struggle for farmers who
Farmers
The Gasita-Lorolwane Farmers Association, launched recently in Lorolwane, marks a significant turning point for community-led farming initiatives in Botswana. The association aims to tackle pressing issues plaguing the agricultural sector, such as livestock diseases, stock theft, and reduced grazing lands. Chairperson Professor Keitseope Nthomang emphasized the critical state of farming
Farmers
The shallow waters of Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland's largest lake, have once again turned a toxic shade of blue-green due to the proliferation of cyanobacteria, a naturally-occurring type of photosynthetic bacteria. Experts attribute this issue to a combination of factors, including farming fertiliser and slurry, untreated sewage leaks,
Farmers
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has recently turned over a P300,000 worth of greenhouse facility to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Apgahan, Patnongon, Antique, as part of its efforts to boost the group's vegetable production. The facility, provided through DAR's Climate Resilient Farm Productivity
Farmers
Tesco, the UK-based retailer, is implementing financial incentives for over 400 farmers across its sustainable farming groups to meet environmental and animal welfare targets. The incentives, worth up to £9.5m in the first year, will reward farmers for achieving reductions in emissions, improving animal health, increasing feed conversion efficiency,
Farmers
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has directed police to take action against cow vigilantism, which has been affecting farmers and their interests. BJP MLC Sadashiv Khot, associated with farmer issues for 30 years, has been speaking out against the cow slaughter ban, arguing that it hurts farmers
Food supply
The Brazilian government has expressed deep dismay over the conclusions of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report, highlighting chronic hunger in Gaza City and surrounding areas, with over 500,000 people facing catastrophic conditions. The report attributes the situation to the severe restrictions imposed by the Israeli government
Food supply
Gaza Strip is on the brink of a humanitarian disaster, with more than half a million people facing catastrophic food insecurity. A report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a UN-backed food security monitoring mechanism, warned that famine is spreading in Gaza City and is projected to reach
