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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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Fruit markets across Kashmir remained locked on Monday after traders and orchardists staged demonstrations against the government's inability to guarantee unhindered travel for trucks carrying apples and other produce along the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The closure, called jointly by growers' associations, witnessed large gatherings at Sopore, 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 Taraba State government has issued a stern warning to farmers against selling farm inputs provided by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)'s Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP). The programme's inputs, including improved seeds, fertilizers, and other critical agro-inputs, are meant to enhance food production
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The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is weighing a plan to provide highly subsidized wheat seeds to farmers affected by the recent floods. A senior university official revealed that around 2 lakh hectares (4.90 lakh acres) of farmland was directly affected by the floods, not only destroying standing paddy crops
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The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is evaluating a plan to provide highly subsidized wheat seeds to farmers affected by the recent floods. As a result of the floods, approximately 2 lakh hectares (4.90 lakh acres) of farmland was directly affected, not only destroying the standing paddy crops but also
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In the face of rising Black Sea temperatures, Bulgarian mussel farmer Nayden Stanev has had to adjust his methods, shifting his seeding schedule and harvesting at cooler depths. Despite this, Stanev sees climate change as both a threat and an opportunity for his business. The warmer waters are a challenge
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Fruit growers in Jammu and Kashmir have been protesting the frequent disruption of the Jammu-Srinagar National highway-44, which has caused significant losses to the fruit industry this year. The growers claim to have lost over Rs. 500 crore due to the highway disruptions, despite the introduction of parcel train cargo
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The rail connectivity to Kashmir has significantly bolstered the economy of the Valley by providing cost-effective and efficient transportation of apples to other parts of the country. On September 14, an apple goods train with 10 wagons was operated from Anantnag Railway Station to Adarsh Nagar in Delhi, with three
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The Spanish Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, reiterated the government's rejection of the European Commission's proposal on the new Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034 and the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) during an informal meeting of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers in Copenhagen, Denmark. The
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Wheat is the most widely cultivated cereal grain worldwide, providing approximately 20 percent of global calories to humans, but it faces significant challenges, including pest and disease burdens. Scientists in Uganda are actively working to address these challenges, particularly Fusarium head blight and stem rust, through breeding initiatives. These efforts
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Farmers in western North Carolina are reeling after receiving tiny state reimbursement checks to cover massive Hurricane Helene crop damage. The checks are from the legislature's $478 million Helene recovery appropriation, but many farmers say they won't come close to covering their losses. Randy Edmundson, a
