Agricultural industry
As I drove through the Welsh countryside, admiring the autumn scenery and grateful for the hard work of farmers, I couldn't help but think about the government's inheritance tax reforms and their potential impact on the industry. Recent changes to the tax laws may leave many
Agricultural industry
In rural Nigeria, hunger and malnutrition exacerbate poverty, insecurity, and climate change, sparking a heated debate on the best path to achieving food security. Experts, farmers, and policymakers are divided, with some advocating for agroecology, a sustainable approach that works with nature, while others support genetic engineering, which promises higher
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As the US House Committee on Agriculture seeks to strengthen the nation's agricultural sector, specialty crop farmers are sounding the alarm on the mounting challenges they face in growing and marketing their crops. According to Dr. Tim Boring, a member of the National Association of State Departments of
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A recent Senate agriculture panel hearing in Manila uncovered the extent of agricultural smuggling and abuse of import licenses, threatening the livelihood of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk. The inquiry revealed a complex web of intermediaries and brokers exploiting small traders, using rented permits to smuggle agricultural goods into the country.
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Fuzhou's Fuqing County has approved two significant agricultural projects, with Fujian Technical Normal University and the Institute of Agricultural Product Processing of the Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences receiving subsidies for their ecological intercropping and soil conditioner development initiatives. The projects aim to enhance sustainable agricultural practices and
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Lanzhou, Qinan County, Gansu Province of China, is gearing up for the 8th "China Farmers' Harvest Festival" and the Golden Autumn Sales Season for Specialty Agricultural Products, a significant event for the region's Tianshui Huaniu Apple and Qin'an Peach industries. The county has
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U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Alma Adams (D-NC-12) have reintroduced the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act, a legislation aimed at addressing early financial challenges faced by new farmers and ranchers. The bill directs the Farm Service Agency (FSA)
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Ledong Li Autonomous County has issued a news release announcing its plan to entrust a bidding agency to handle the bidding services for its 2025 agricultural subsidy project. The project aims to facilitate the procurement of materials for the "Ledong County 2025 Pesticide and Fertilizer Reduction and Efficiency Enhancement
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The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) testified before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, urging Congress to prioritize strong farm bill commitments in specialty crops. The association's Dana Brennan emphasized that the specialty crop industry is under siege due to regulatory overreach, labor shortages, and outdated policies. Brennan
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Supporting new farmers and ranchers is crucial for the long-term sustainability of the food system and community health. However, they often face financial barriers, making it difficult to break ground on their farm. The reintroduction of the Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act aims to address these challenges by
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Research has revealed the critical need for agricultural robots to accomplish complex tasks and break through traditional machinery limitations, driven by rising global agricultural labor costs. To address this challenge, scientists have been exploring the development of hand-eye coordination technology for agricultural robots. This review aims to deepen understanding of
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The Brazilian state of Piaui's Secretariat of Family Agriculture (SAF) has launched a series of training meetings to guide municipalities and entities on the implementation of the Garantia-Safra program for the 2025/2026 crop year. The program, a federal government initiative implemented in Piaui by SAF, provides financial
