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NemAfrica, a joint nematology laboratory between the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), is working to address the significant threats posed by nematode pests in Africa. Dr. Danny Coyne, Nematologist and co-lead of NemAfrica, highlights the challenges in tackling these
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Violent clashes erupted outside cooperative societies in various districts of Uttar Pradesh as a severe shortage of urea fertilizer triggered widespread unrest among farmers. Despite the agriculture department's claims of having sufficient stock to last for at least 10 days, thousands of farmers were seen queuing up for
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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
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Representative Josh Harder (CA-09) announced a $25 million purchase of canned fruit to assist local growers facing market challenges, and called for the passage of his bipartisan "American CANS Act" to require clear country-of-origin labeling on canned goods. This move aims to address the issue of foreign imports
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The Czech government has announced plans to provide compensation to farmers affected by the 2024 floods. Agriculture Minister Marek Vyborny stated that affected farmers will receive a total of Kc185m from the EU's European agricultural reserve, with additional compensation of Kc40m for farmers whose topsoil was washed away
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The Czech government has approved a document outlining compensation for farmers affected by last year's floods. According to Agriculture Minister Marek Vyborny, farmers can expect to receive a total of Kc185m from the European agricultural reserve by the end of this year. This compensation will be in addition
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Beginning farmers and ranchers in the United States are set to receive significantly increased support for their crop insurance premiums, following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency (RMA), the
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In an effort to prevent the further spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Penang, pig farmers and traders in Kampung Selamat have been reminded not to misuse the Movement Permission Account (AKP) or transfer permits by using the names of other farms. The Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPVPP) has
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The US Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) has launched a new program to provide disaster relief to farmers who suffered crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that $16 billion in assistance will be
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Del Monte Kenya's pineapple farming operations span over 4,500 hectares, with the company employing up to 7,500 workers. However, the crop's growth biology presents challenges for small-scale farmers, requiring a 14- to 16-month growth cycle, a second crop emerging after another 16 months, and
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Droughts are a familiar hardship in Ghana's semi-arid north, where rainfall is erratic and agriculture is the mainstay of rural economies. Research has well-documented the economic and environmental effects of drought, but not enough attention has been paid to its psychological toll on farmers and their families. A
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Farmers in southwestern Victoria are facing severe drought conditions, with many at risk of losing their livelihoods if the situation doesn't improve. The Southern Grampians Shire Council has written to the Prime Minister, urging him to visit the area and see firsthand the impact of the drought. Dairy
