Farmers
In the Bardiya district of Nepal, a severe shortage of chemical fertilisers has left farmers struggling to access the necessary supplies for their crops. Shanti Adhikari, a farmer from Shukrabasti, received only six kilos of urea after waiting in line all day, sparking anxiety about the potential failure of her
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Nepalese parliamentarians have raised crucial concerns during the Zero Hour of the House of Representatives meeting, focusing on several pressing issues affecting the country's farmers, cattle, infrastructure, and sportspersons. The discussion centered around the delay in fertilizer supply, lumpy skin disease affecting cattle, the poor condition of rural
Farmers
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has called for a meeting with Rachel Reeves to discuss changes to Labour's inheritance tax reforms, after new evidence suggests the planned changes may not achieve their goal of removing the incentive for wealthy individuals to shelter their wealth by buying up
Farmers
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the Illinois Soybean Association are teaming up to showcase their joint efforts in driving demand for Illinois corn and soybeans at this year's Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. The "Demand Destination" exhibit, located at lot 605, will feature various
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The Government of Ghana has made a move to boost food production and improve livelihoods in the Central Tongu district by delivering 1,200 bags of NPK fertilisers under the Feed Ghana programme. The consignment, which is part of a series of interventions aimed at enhancing productivity and ensuring food
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A think tank that originally championed Labour's family farm tax policy has now estimated that working farmers are more likely to suffer under the plan, potentially undermining the party's pledge to create a "fairer" tax system. The Centre for the Analysis of Taxation (CenTax)
Farmers
The One Big Beautiful Bill, a piece of legislation championed by Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), has been passed by the U.S. Senate, delivering significant benefits to farm families, ranchers, and entrepreneurs across the country. This bill aims to empower farmers to plan for the future and pass their farms
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Farming families in the UK are preparing for a lengthy and potentially costly court battle with the government over its proposed changes to inheritance tax (IHT) reforms, which they claim breach the terms of the 2020 Brexit deal. The judicial review, led by Save British Farming founder Liz Webster, aims
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Punjab farmers are facing a daunting decision over a new rice variety, PR-132, that promises a higher yield but requires a drastic change in their traditional fertiliser usage practices. The new variety, developed by the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), offers a solution to rising input costs by requiring approximately 25%
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance released information about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is expected to benefit Idaho farm families by providing tax breaks and stability to the agricultural industry. The bill makes key provisions permanent and extends the farm safety net as lawmakers work to
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Mr Alifa Bushiri, a 57-year-old farmer from Iputi Village in Ulanga District, Tanzania, has been recognized as the Eastern Zone's best cotton producer after harvesting an impressive 2,723 kilogrammes per hectare in the 2024/25 season. Bushiri received a brand-new tractor worth Sh53 million from the Tanzania
Farmers
A groundbreaking milestone has been achieved in the Bangsamoro Region through a collaborative effort between the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Trade Centre (ITC), and the European Union (EU). This innovative partnership has successfully linked Sulu coffee farmers to a first buyer,
