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Family farmers in the municipality of Moema, Central region of Minas Gerais, have harvested a record 400 kilograms of potatoes, thanks to a technological dissemination project for the tuber crop. The project aims to diversify production to meet the demands of the National School Feeding Program (PNAE). The farmers, who
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With the monsoon season coming to a close, farmers in Maharashtra are worried about the drop in prices of their upcoming kharif crops. The prices of soybean, cotton, and tur are trading below their minimum support prices (MSP), causing concern among farmers like Vilas Uphade and Manikrao Kadam. The influx
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Statistics South Africa's data highlights the alarming issue of livestock theft and crop theft, with over 61,000 goats stolen in the 2024/25 period, followed by cattle (37,947) and poultry (36,486). The majority of theft incidents occurred in kraals or outside the house, with goats
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A Stockyard Hill farmer, Matthew Fleay, has been fined $20,000 and banned from owning sheep for five years after pleading guilty to eight charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Livestock Disease Control Regulations Act. The court heard that Agriculture Victoria officers attended Mr Fleay&
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Scotland's Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has imposed water scarcity restrictions in the east of the country due to relentless dry weather, affecting thousands of farmers and water users. The restrictions, the first of their kind in 2025, aim to safeguard the environment, wildlife, and communities that depend on
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As the sun shines over the vast grasslands of Hulunbuir City, China, a team of herders is busy grazing their cattle and sheep in the lush green pastures. In mid-August, the Hulunbuir Grassland is at its fullest, unfolding a beautiful and harmonious ecological landscape. However, the city has been working
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is reminding Texans about valuable resources available to new farmers. The USDA Farm Service Agency's Direct Farm Ownership Down Payment Loan is a crucial support program that allows beginning farmers and ranchers to fund up to 45% of a farm's purchase
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The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has underscored the importance of self-reliance in building a Viksit Bharat. Speaking from Ahmedabad, he emphasized that by 2047, India will stand as a Viksit Rashtra, with every citizen championing the mantra of indigenous products and practices. Modi dedicated development projects worth Rs
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The recent heavy rains and flooding in Kentucky have affected many farmers and ranchers, and the US Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering disaster assistance and low-interest loan programs to help them recover. The FSA has announced the availability of several programs, including the Non-Insured
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Richard Gospel, a 44-year-old farmer from Rothienorman, was diagnosed with a Grade 4 astrocytoma in January 2024 after experiencing shooting pains and pins and needles. His harrowing journey included surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, forcing him to sell his sheep during lambing season. Despite the challenges, Richard remains determined and is
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Farmers in Telangana are facing a dire situation as the state struggles to overcome a severe urea shortage, with many lining up for hours outside Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to secure the essential fertilizer for their crops. The crisis has sparked anger and frustration among farmers, who are accusing
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Telangana is facing a severe urea crisis, which has been exacerbated by a political conspiracy hatched by the Opposition, turning a manageable shortfall into a full-blown storm. Farmers like Ramaiah from Nalgonda district are struggling to obtain the essential fertiliser, which is crucial for their crops during the critical Kharif
