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As the autumn harvest season approaches, Qin'an County in Gansu Province, China is taking proactive measures to protect its forestry and fruit industry from the devastating effects of natural disasters such as hail and strong winds. By installing hail prevention nets, the county aims to safeguard the hard
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A delegation of avocado farmers from Githunguri Constituency recently toured Murang'a County to benchmark on avocado processing and farmer aggregation. The visit was inspired by Murang'a's success in avocado production and export, where the county generates about Sh5.6 billion per year. The delegation,
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As the farm economy struggles to recover from record-high input costs and unsustainable low corn prices, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and 17 state corn grower groups have sent an urgent open letter to Congressional leaders, urging them to pass legislation that would extend nationwide consumer access to fuels
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Onion growers of Maharashtra are protesting their exclusion from a high-level meeting convened by state minister of agriculture Dattatray Vithoba Bharne to discuss the drop in onion prices in the state. The growers were informed about the meeting through Bharne's Facebook post, which also announced the government'
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2026 is shaping up to be a difficult year for grain producers due to the persistent decline in commodity prices and rising input costs. In response, growers are exploring innovative solutions to trim expenses, with Tidal Grow's AlignN fertiliser emerging as a novel option. This foliar-applied nitrogen technology
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At least 4.97 lakh farmers from 6,310 villages in Haryana have registered crop damage for over 29 lakh acres of land on the e-Kshatipurti portal, as the deadline for registration closed on September 15. The registrations were made following damage to crops like paddy, maize, sugarcane, and cotton
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As the US-China trade war reaches a boiling point, American farmers are facing a perfect storm of declining export markets, high input costs, and low commodity prices. The National Corn Growers Association has warned that if the trade war continues, the grain harvest will be a stark reminder of the
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In Matabeleland South Province, 77-year-old Insiza farmer Mr. Legion Ncube, among 31 elderly farmers, has graduated from the Government's Master Farmer Training programme after completing a two-year training. Despite having extensive experience in farming, the training has been an eye-opener for Mr. Ncube, who said it has changed
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The Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KYCGA) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) are working together to advocate for legislative solutions to address the financial crisis affecting corn farmers. Despite producing a record-breaking crop this year, corn farmers are facing significant financial losses due to low prices. The USDA projects
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The recent sale of store cattle and weanlings at the County Antrim Livestock Market saw exceptional quality stock, with prices reflecting the high demand. The 260 heifers on offer garnered significant attention, with top quality heavy heifers selling for up to £2940 for a Ballynahinch farmer. Similarly, the 300 bullocks
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The fruit industry in Jammu and Kashmir is facing catastrophic consequences due to the prolonged closure of the National Highway, resulting in thousands of trucks carrying apples being stranded for days, causing heavy losses to fruit growers. According to Abdul Gani Vakil, Senior Vice President of the J&K
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As the closure of the Sanjivani sugar factory at Dharbandora in 2019-20 left farmers without a primary buyer, a significant transformation of the agricultural landscape in the state ensued. With nearly 60% of farmers abandoning sugarcane cultivation, the latest data shows that 43% of cultivators shifted away from sugarcane farming
