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A team of Karachi-based young engineers and researchers has developed an innovative artificial intelligence-based mobile application to assist farmers in tracing and recovering livestock lost during floods. The free-of-cost app, 'Animal Passport,' uses machine learning to identify and verify animals through unique nose prints, creating a digital identity
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Heli Town in Gansu Province, China has embarked on a pioneering journey towards sustainable development by implementing a "pastoral-solar complementary" model. This innovative approach combines livestock farming with solar energy production, transforming unused rooftops into "green electricity production lines." The project, spearheaded by Zhangye Xingyuan Agriculture
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To address the challenges of rising global food production costs, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration, under the leadership of Minister Nyesom Wike, has initiated a pilot program to distribute fertilizers at a 50% subsidy to certified farmers in Abuja. The program aims to alleviate the pressures of food production
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Research findings from a new report highlight persistent gender disparities in agricultural productivity across Ghana's Northern regions. The study, conducted by the World Vegetable Center, reveals that male farmers in the region record significantly higher total revenues and benefit-cost ratios compared to female farmers, despite similar farm sizes.
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The International Rice Research Institute has announced significant progress in the OneRicePH project, with 25 promising rice lines shortlisted for the National Cooperative Tests (NCT). These lines, developed by the IRRI, Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice), and University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB), offer higher yields, stronger
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Research conducted by Universitas Lampung in Indonesia has shed new light on the sustainability of forest management in the country. The study, published in Jurnal Belantara, focused on the Wan Abdur Rachman Grand Forest Park in the Sumber Sari Forest Farmers Group. The researchers employed qualitative and quantitative approaches to
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Despite the potential benefits of sustainable agricultural practices and their positive effects on the environment and sustainable food systems, adoption levels have remained relatively low. Researchers conducted a systematic literature review to synthesize farmer preferences for adopting sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on both stated and revealed preferences. The study found
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A recent influx of neem-coated urea fertilizer in Katni district, India has brought relief to local farmers, with 1012 metric tonnes arriving within a 48-hour period. Collector Dilip Kumar Yadav has prioritized ensuring fertilizer availability, coordinating with senior officers to send racks to the district on a regular basis. To
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A severe fertiliser shortage has descended upon the farmers of Karlamunda in Kalahandi district, with hundreds standing in long queues since early morning hours, awaiting access to urea. The situation has reached a critical point, as the demand far outweighs the supply, and the farming community is now expressing fears
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The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Osun State has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, citing his administration's strong commitment to boosting agricultural production and ensuring food security. AFAN's representative, David Ogunsade, represented by Toki Adekunle, emphasized that the endorsement became necessary
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Andhra Pradesh's Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu has reassured farmers that the state government is providing the required quantity of urea fertilizer. As of August 2025, 2,04,096 metric tonnes of urea has been supplied, marking a 31 percent increase compared to the previous year. The minister highlighted
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Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh launched the Kapas Kisan app, a mobile application developed by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), to streamline the procurement of cotton from farmers under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme. The app empowers farmers with self-registration, slot booking, and payment tracking, providing
