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As the UK's driest summer on record unfolds, England's parched landscapes are taking a devastating toll on wildlife and food supplies. With reservoirs at record lows and stream flows exceptionally low, farmers in the driest areas say it is likely to be a bitter harvest after
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Luli apples are now ripe and ready to be harvested in the standard dwarf dense planting orchards of Hejiapang Town, Heshui County, Gansu Province, China. The orchards, completed in 2021 with an investment of over 1.5 million yuan, have proven to be a revenue-boosting station for the locals. The
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NFU Cymru held a meeting at Pembrokeshire County to discuss the devastating impact of the UK Government's inheritance tax reforms on family farms. The union has been fighting against the changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) since last year's autumn budget announcement. Janet Cornock, a dairy
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Heatwaves across the UK have left farmers struggling with their worst harvests in years, particularly in regions with lighter soil or limited rainfall. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (EICU) has warned that the UK is on course for its sixth or seventh worst harvest on record. Broccoli growers have
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The Federal Government, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), launched the LIFE-ND programme in 2019 to promote income-generating enterprises in the agribusiness value chain for youth and women in the Niger Delta region. The programme targets 38,250 beneficiaries across nine states, with a focus on
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Para State's Emater office in Dom Eliseu expects to provide over R$5 million in rural credit from the National Program for Strengthening Family Farming (Pronaf) for the municipality's beef cattle industry by the end of the year. This represents an increase of over 30% compared
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The Uttar Pradesh government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a smooth supply of fertilizers to farmers during the Kharif season. Despite concerns raised by the UP Agro Input Dealer Association (UPAIDA) about the fertiliser crisis, the government has assured that adequate stocks are available across all divisions. Chief Minister
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Heavy rains and floods have destroyed hundreds of rice farms in Yauri, Ngaski and Shanga Local Government Areas of Kebbi State, leaving farmers in a critical condition. The floods, which have devastated the farms worth several millions of naira, have left the farmers with no harvest and no means of
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Farmers across the UK are facing a surge in rural crimes, from equipment theft to livestock killing, as organized gangs target isolated areas. The situation has left many feeling vulnerable, with some considering taking matters into their own hands to protect their communities and livelihoods. Key Takeaways: * The South Pennines
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A surge in wild elephant sightings in Kodagu has caused widespread agricultural loss and fear among local villagers. In the Bhuvangala region, farmers have reported extensive damage to their coconut, cassava, coffee, and banana plantations. Just last week, two wild elephants have been visiting a 4-acre coconut plantation, destroying over
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Parched conditions across the UK have pushed the country towards its fifth-worst harvest since 1984, according to analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. The dry spring has already impacted arable crops like wheat, oats, and barley, with regional variations depending on soil type and rainfall. The anticipated poor
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The Indian Express reported on August 15 that the country's monsoon rains have led to an increase in agricultural production, with farmers planting more rice and maize than in the previous year. However, this surge in demand has put pressure on the fertilizer industry, particularly for urea, due
