Farmers
As the Make America Healthy Again Commission prepares to release its policy recommendations in August, a new survey conducted by the National Corn Growers Association reveals that American corn growers would face significant consequences if they were to lose access to key herbicides like atrazine and glyphosate. The survey, which
Farmers
Thousands of farmers in Punjab held a rare moment of unity on Wednesday as they took to the roads in a massive tractor rally against the state government's contentious land pooling policy. The protest, led by the state unit of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and supported by
Farmers
A recent summit on water security, organized by the National Farmers' Union (NFU), brought together industry experts, water companies, and environmental NGOs to discuss the challenges of water pollution, climate change, and unpredictable weather patterns impacting national food security. NFU Vice-president Rachel Hallos emphasized the importance of treating water
Food supply
Gaza is on the precipice of a devastating famine, with food consumption and nutrition indicators reaching their worst levels since the conflict began, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Alert from the World Food Programme. The United Nations World Food Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization
Food supply
The Gaza Strip is on the brink of famine, with food consumption and nutrition indicators reaching their worst levels since the conflict began. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Alert highlights that two out of the three famine thresholds have been breached, with the Food and Agriculture Organization of
Farmers
The Punjab government's ambitious land pooling scheme, aimed at giving a push to planned urban development, has received a lukewarm response from farmers. Despite the AAP government's efforts to sweeten the deal by offering increased compensation and benefits, farmers and opposition parties have expressed strong opposition
Food supply
In a bid to boost food security and income sources for smallholder farmers, the Korea Programme on International Agriculture has partnered with the Kahero Village Farmers Group in Kiambu, Kenya. The Sh2 million initiative has begun to yield positive results, with the farmers benefiting from poultry and greenhouse cucumber farming.
Food supply
Global hunger levels declined for the second consecutive year in 2024, with an estimated 15 million fewer people affected than in 2023, according to the latest United Nations report on food security. However, progress remains uneven, as hunger continues to rise in parts of Africa and Western Asia amid ongoing
Farmers
The UK's ability to resist threats from animal diseases has come under close examination following a Public Accounts Committee inquiry. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has been criticized for its handling of at-risk products entering the country from regions with foot and mouth
Agricultural industry
In celebration of International Day of Family Farming, the Secretariat of Family Farming (SAF) in Piaui highlights its efforts in strengthening the sector through agricultural mechanization, cooperative organizations, and family farming associations. By investing over R$700 million in programs such as the Sustainable and Inclusive Piaui Program (PSI) and
Farmers
Durham County Council made a clear statement of support for local farmers and the NFU's Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign at a council meeting in March. The motion, which saw all 95 councillors from various political parties stand in support of local farmers, raised concerns over the
Agricultural industry
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently participated in a Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to consider Mr. Richard Fordyce to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville and Mr. Fordyce discussed several key issues affecting Alabama farmers and livestock
