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The Ugandan government has launched a landmark initiative aimed at bolstering smallholder farmers' capacity to withstand climate change impacts and enhance food security. The Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project seeks to support 69 districts, including seven refugee settlement camps, with matching grants to promote mechanization and climate-resilient agricultural
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The annual Suffolk Show is just around the corner, bringing together the county's farming community, local residents, and visitors from across the UK to celebrate the region's rich agricultural heritage. This year's event promises to be an exciting mix of farming demonstrations, livestock showcases,
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The UK and EU have made significant strides in improving post-Brexit trade relations, particularly in the agricultural sector. The newly agreed upon sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) framework aims to eliminate border controls on agri-food trade between the UK and EU, marking a significant step forward in resetting UK-EU relations. Under
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The Scottish Government's land reform agenda is part of its Programme for Government, aiming to make Scotland 'the best that it can be'. However, many rural businesses are left frustrated or forgotten, and the current Land Reform Bill is a case in point. Large estates are
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Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, underscored the crucial role of research in increasing agricultural production and reducing input costs at the Annual Conference of Vice-Chancellors of Agricultural Universities and Directors of ICAR Institutes. He highlighted that agricultural education, research, and extension
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TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh has issued a warning about the potential devastation caused by the Colorado beetle, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to the British potato industry. The beetle, which was confirmed in a Kent field in 2023, feeds on potato foliage and can weaken crops and
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Veronica Muchina, a skilled chicken farmer from Mairang'a village, Gatundu North, Kiambu County, has successfully increased her chicken flock from three inherited birds to 600, earning a substantial income of Ksh. 200,000. Her farm, which is not connected to the national grid, relies on improvisation, such as
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In marking two years of work, the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has highlighted support for young people as a key measure in its new Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development. The Minister of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry, Kemal Hrnjic, emphasized the importance of modernizing the
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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlighted the significance of agriculture in India's vision for a developed nation. He inaugurated the Annual Conference of Vice-Chancellors of Agricultural Universities and Directors of ICAR Institutes at the NASC Complex in New
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Research conducted by scientists at the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research has shed new light on the impact of urea fertilizer on the environment. According to the study, urea is responsible for 16% of fertilizer consumption in Germany, resulting in significant nitrogen emissions. The study, which analyzed data from
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A prestigious organic farming event, NOC, will take place at Carr House Farm in Yorkshire, bringing together over a hundred individuals involved in organic agriculture and interested in sustainable farming methods. The event will provide a unique opportunity to witness the Sellers family's organic farming enterprise, on-farm bakery,
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The 2023 Census of Agriculture Cambodia was launched on May 19, marking a crucial milestone in the country's development. The census aims to provide essential data for policymakers, planners, and stakeholders to develop effective plans for advancing Cambodia's agriculture sector. Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea
