Farmers
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
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PRO-LIVESTOCK, a new Cornell program, aims to support New York state livestock farmers, particularly in the cattle, goat, and sheep industries. The program, launched earlier this year, builds on the success of PRO-DAIRY, a national leader in extension and applied research that has been supporting dairy farmers in the state
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Echuca saleyards in Victoria have taken the top spot for the highest average price for yearling steers and heifers in the 2024-25 financial year, with prices reaching 362c/kg liveweight and 322c/kg respectively. This comes after the saleyards shifted to a weekly sale format, attracting significantly more numbers and
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The reintroduction of golden eagles to England has sparked warnings from farmers, who fear the bird of prey could target livestock, particularly young lambs. The National Farmers Union (NFU) is concerned about the impact of the species' return south of the border, where it has been more than 150
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Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has selected nine outstanding crop and livestock varieties for national promotion, aiming to meet the basic needs of farmers and enhance agricultural productivity. The promoted varieties include six excellent crop varieties and three livestock and poultry varieties, representing technological breakthroughs in soybean and cattle breeding. These
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) have launched the Benteng Bigas program in Mountain Province, a provincial agricultural initiative aimed at supporting local farmers. The program, which began in August 2025, allows registered farmers to purchase rice at P20 per kilo, with a monthly limit
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Aslam Khan, a 40-year-old farmer from Barabanki, was struggling to keep his banana farming business afloat. However, after switching to fish farming with the help of the UP fisheries department schemes, he has become an inspiration for the youth. With the backing of the double-engine government, Aslam has expanded his
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Three South Australian farmers are among the six contestants announced for Channel 7's hit show Farmer Wants A Wife in 2026. Dylan Scarborough, 24, from Cherry Gardens, Jarrad Casaretto, 41, from Taylorville, and Zac Kuiper, 24, from Forest Range, have been selected to showcase their rural skills and
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The Cabinet has approved financial assistance for farmers growing dry-season rice in 2025 and wet-season rice in the 2025/26 production year, totaling 45.204 billion baht. The assistance aims to alleviate hardship and promote sufficient income for farmers to sustain their livelihoods, reduce rice cultivation costs, and provide incentives
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Widespread heatwaves in the UK are affecting the country's broccoli crop, with yields cut by over 50 per cent according to farmers. The British Growers Association has warned that supplies of broccoli and other brassicas, such as cauliflower and cabbage, are "tight". The adverse weather conditions
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The reintroduction of golden eagles to England has sparked fears among farmers that the birds of prey will threaten their livestock, particularly young lambs. This concern comes as a feasibility study by Forestry England is set to be published, suggesting that there is capacity to support the reintroduction of the
Farmers
A significant change in livestock restrictions is set to take place in Wales, allowing vaccinated animals to cross the border and be sold at English markets. From Monday, cattle, sheep, and goats that have completed their bluetongue vaccination course (BTV-3) will be permitted to travel to markets within 12 miles
