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Despite a legal battle earlier this year, rice millers in Punjab have made a surprising shift from their strong opposition last year, when they refused to accept government-procured hybrid paddy varieties citing low milling outturns. However, with unpredictable weather conditions affecting crop yields this year, millers are now storing these
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As the autumn harvest season reaches its critical point, Taichang Town in Ning County, Gansu Province, is facing significant pressure from persistent rainy weather. To ensure a successful harvest, the town has established "Harvest Assistance Teams" composed of officials and village work team members to provide technical guidance
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Cibus, a leading agricultural technology company, has entered into an agreement with AgVayÄ, a strategic growth advisory firm, to develop strategies and solutions for the Indian rice seed industry. The partnership aims to introduce Cibus' gene editing technologies, which can accelerate breeding timelines, make modern seed technologies more accessible,
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President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports have led to a significant decrease in soybean sales, profits, and market access for Iowa farmers. Meanwhile, Argentina has flooded the soybean market by cutting export taxes, undercutting U.S. soybean sales to China. The Trump administration has responded by sending
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US soybean farmers are struggling as the trade war with China has halted purchases of American soybeans, which previously totaled around $12 billion annually. President Donald Trump has promised to help farmers through subsidies, but plans have been delayed due to the ongoing federal shutdown. Experts warn that subsidies are
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Congressman Morgan McGarvey and 36 House Democrats have written to President Donald Trump, emphasizing the severe economic consequences of his tariffs on soybean farmers. The tariffs have led to a significant decline in U.S. soybean exports, resulting in billions of dollars in lost revenue. China, the largest trading partner
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A coalition of 36 House Democrats, led by Rep. Sean Casten, has issued a letter to President Trump urging him to end the national emergencies invoked under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and terminate the tariffs that have devastated the U.S. soybean industry. The tariffs, imposed by
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The Department of Agriculture-Davao (DA-11) has distributed hybrid and inbred rice seeds, along with bio-fertilizers, to over 500 farmers in the municipality of Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, as part of its Rice Program. The distribution took place from October 10 to 15 and aimed to increase rice productivity, assist farmers
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A study conducted at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka has identified key factors influencing the success of the SL-GAP certification for food safety and quality in Sri Lanka's vegetable crop sector. The researchers found that extension officer contact, farming experience, government funding, GAP training, and internet access significantly
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Farmers in Manang, Nepal have been rapidly adopting hybrid apple cultivation due to its high yields and lucrative returns. According to Sol Bahadur Gurung from Tachai, Nason Municipality-8, hybrid apple trees produce fruit within the same year they are planted, offering an early return on investment that has attracted many
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Researchers from Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University have conducted a study to investigate the factors influencing farmer satisfaction with high-yielding rice varieties in Bangladesh. The study, published in the Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences, employed a mixed-methods approach to collect data from 280 farmers in different agroecological zones. The
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The US government's decision to provide a $20 billion lifeline to Argentina's struggling economy and currency has sparked outrage among American soybean farmers who are struggling due to the ongoing trade war with China. The farmers feel that the US government is favoring a foreign ally
