Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has assured farmers that there are enough urea stocks for the upcoming kharif season, amidst a nationwide crisis. However, the rival YSR Congress Party has announced a statewide agitation against the urea shortage from September 6, claiming that most of the stock is
Farmers
Despite the increasing popularity of high tunnels and education programs, few studies have evaluated high tunnel growers' use of information sources. A recent research study conducted by University of Tennessee investigators, funded by Southern Sare, shed light on growers' preferences for information sources. The study found that University
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Amid a significant surge in rural crime, the National Farmers' Union (NFU) and the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU) are warning farmers to take extra steps to protect their livestock. The estimated cost of livestock theft in the UK has reached £3.4 million in 2024, with sheep and
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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
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State Secretary Masa Zagar is set to meet with pig farmers tomorrow to present possible solutions for implementing the Animal Protection Act, which mandates anesthesia and analgesia for piglets younger than seven days old during castration. The meeting was previously scheduled for July 31, 2025, amidst discussions with the Faculty
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Locals faced problems after angry farmers blocked Saleha Road in Devendranagar on Wednesday, following a month-long shortage of fertilisers and urea. The agitation, which was staged by over two thousand farmers, was marked by slogan-raising against the Government and local MLA. The farmers alleged that the token distribution system, which
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A government-subsidised Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination programme is set to benefit livestock farmers in Narok County, Kenya. The programme, announced by Narok County Deputy Governor Tamalinye Koech, aims to protect animals from the disease while boosting productivity and enabling farmers to access international markets. The initiative is part
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The residents of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria, have expressed gratitude to troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) for donating 200 bags of fertilizer to farmers, aimed at strengthening food security and deepening civil-military cooperation in the North West. The donation was made on behalf of the
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Farmers around the world have enjoyed a dramatic increase in productivity over the last century, allowing for larger crops even in more difficult climate conditions. Crop yields have exploded, with rice yields improving from 2.4 metric tons per hectare in 1975 to 4.7 tons today. The corn market
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Australian apple growers will soon have access to the Canadian market without the need for fumigation or cold treatment, thanks to trade negotiations between the two nations. Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins announced the changes after several years of negotiations, welcoming the improved access to the
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The Northern Ireland Executive Government has initiated the Sustainable Agriculture Programme, a comprehensive plan to promote sustainable farming practices and support the region's agri-food sector. As part of this effort, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has commenced payments of approximately £250 million to Northern
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held a meeting with officials in the CM's camp office at Undavalli to review the stocks of fertilizers. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister directed the officials to take stringent steps to ensure that fertilizers are not diverted to the
