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Police in Thiruvananthapuram have initiated an investigation into the Southern Green Farming and Marketing Multi-State Co-operative Society, booking its chairman and board members for allegedly defrauding several people by promising attractive interest rates. The accused individuals, who possessed a license to operate the society across the state, allegedly offered a
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The United States is home to many multigenerational family farms, with the next generation exploring more sustainable agricultural practices. Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT is an investment company that focuses on helping farmers transition to organic, regenerative agriculture. With a 17-year history, the company has partnered with over 70 farmers, investing
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Sunday inaugurated the National Soil Spectral Library and launched an AI-based Smart Trap technology for managing the pink bollworm pest affecting cotton crops. This development comes under the 'Vikasit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' held in Nagpur. The National Soil Spectral Library is
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Australian citrus growers, like Tomatoes, are fighting to find markets for millions of tonnes of produce, as major supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths demand high-tech sorting equipment to meet "ever-changing" standards. This shift has forced fruit and vegetable growers to invest heavily in unrealistic grading equipment, hurting their
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A new invasion of Colorado beetles poses a significant threat to the British potato industry, warned TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh at the Chelsea Flower Show. The insect's larvae feed on potato foliage, weakening crops and reducing yield. Its spread could have a substantial economic impact on the industry,
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TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh has sounded the alarm on the dangers of Colorado beetles, a species that can devastate potato crops and threatens the UK's food security. The beetles, which consume the leaves of potato plants and other crops, have been spotted in Kent for the first time
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Jordan's agricultural producer price index (APPI) has experienced a notable increase, reaching 108.7 points in the first quarter of 2025, a 4.6% rise from 103.9 points during the same period in 2024. The surge in prices was driven by higher producer prices for crops such
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The Kyrgyz Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry has created a headquarters to support domestic producers and exporters of agricultural products. The press service of the ministry reported that the headquarters was formed from among its employees to provide prompt and practical assistance to exporters. The establishment of
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Cambridgeshire's farmers are pushing for support from councillors after the local elections, where the Liberal Democrats secured the most seats on the county council. National Farmers' Union (NFU) Cambridgeshire chair, Alison Morris, has highlighted the importance of farming in the county and the region, emphasizing its contribution
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The UK's strawberry harvest is seeing a boom in record-breaking berry sizes due to perfect growing conditions. With lots of sunshine and cool nights, strawberry growers have experienced an unusually large and high-quality crop. According to Bartosz Pinkosz, operations director at the Summer Berry Company, the berries being
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Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT, a company that provides low-interest, long-term financing to farmers, is revolutionizing the agricultural industry by empowering farmers to transition to organic and regenerative practices. With over $126 million invested in 36,000 acres of farmland across 20 states, Iroquois Valley is helping to build a more
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Research conducted by scholars at the Inner Mongolia Agricultural University has shown that farmers' participation in sustainable forest management can significantly impact their income and contribute to rural revitalization. The study, which focused on farmers living near existing national forest health bases in Inner Mongolia, utilized the endogenous switching
