Farmers
The Odisha Government has released a statement assuring farmers that there is no fertilizer shortage in the state, contradicting reports of widespread shortages and adulteration. According to official sources, Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo is personally reviewing the fertilizer supply status on a regular basis. The statement came
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The governor of Enugu State, Mr. Peter Mbah, has flagged off a new round of free fertilizer and agro-inputs distribution to over 60,000 farmers across the state. This effort is part of the state government's initiative to boost food security, reduce poverty, and transform farming into a
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The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has embarked on a mission to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture in Gombe State. The project's Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) convened a five-day stakeholders' engagement, where 6,220 bags of drought-resistant seeds were distributed to local farmers. This initiative is
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Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has flagged off the distribution of over 40,000 bags of free fertilizers and other agro-inputs to about 60,000 farmers across the state. The event, attended by thousands of farmers and stakeholders, marks a significant step towards food security, poverty eradication, and rural
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Scientists and experts at a recent Farmers Day function in Faisalabad highlighted the crucial role of soil fertility and modern crop production technologies in increasing agricultural productivity and income for farmers. The event, organized by the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), emphasized the benefits of boron-coated urea, zinc- and iron-fortified
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Amidst the devastation left by Typhoon Swordfish on August 28, the resilience of Sanya's agriculture has been bolstered by swift compensation from insurance companies and government support. The typhoon's heavy damage to premium tropical fruit production, including papaya, wax apple, and passion fruit, has left growers
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Goa's farmers will now benefit from a state government subsidy program aimed at promoting green farming practices. The scheme, introduced under the Development of Manures & Fertilisers initiative, offers up to 90% subsidies on biogas units, composting setups, and soil improvement inputs. The goal is to reduce the
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U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten has expressed concern over the impact of Peruvian blueberry imports on Michigan's agricultural industry, specifically its blueberry farms. Michigan is a leading producer of blueberries in the United States, and the industry is crucial to the state's economy. Rep. Scholten has
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In the occupied West Bank village of Kufr Qaddum, Yousef stands behind a sealed iron gate, cut off from the olive trees that have sustained his family for generations. The olive harvest season, running from September to November, has become a time of uncertainty and struggle for thousands of Palestinian
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The shallow waters of Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland's largest lake, have once again turned a toxic shade of blue-green due to the proliferation of cyanobacteria, a naturally-occurring type of photosynthetic bacteria. Experts attribute this issue to a combination of factors, including farming fertiliser and slurry, untreated sewage leaks,
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A new report by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit, commissioned by Grounded Research, has exposed the mental health struggles faced by farmers in the face of climate-related extreme weather. The research reveals a staggering 92% of farmers experience anxiety, while nearly two-thirds (60%) suffer from depression. The primary concerns
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The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has recently turned over a P300,000 worth of greenhouse facility to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Apgahan, Patnongon, Antique, as part of its efforts to boost the group's vegetable production. The facility, provided through DAR's Climate Resilient Farm Productivity
