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The government's P20 rice program, aimed at easing the burden of those who feed the nation and securing the country's food supply, has now been made available to rice farmers and farm workers in 18 National Food Authority (NFA) warehouses. According to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu
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Farmer associations in Lagos State are urging the government to collaborate with them to prevent flooding in local farms across the country. The associations believe that training local farmers on changing weather patterns and working closely with the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet) could help mitigate the effects of flooding. According
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Xinhua Town, Linze County in Gansu Province, China, has seen a remarkable increase in income for its farmers, thanks to the bumper harvest of seed watermelons. The villager Qi Keqing reported that the watermelons, which will be harvested in mid-August, can produce about 40 kilograms of seeds per acre, with
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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
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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,
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Pakistani Minister of National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has stressed the importance of ensuring farmers' interests by preventing the sale and supply of substandard seeds. A key aspect of this approach is to enhance agricultural productivity and profitability through quality seeds. The minister has directed the
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Farmers in the Bunyoro Sub-region, particularly in Masindi and Kiryandongo districts, have been using improved seed varieties developed by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (Naro) to boost crop yields and reduce poverty. These improved varieties have been proven to offer higher yields and faster maturity compared to traditional varieties, but
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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Patiala, has ordered significant compensation to farmers whose sunflower crops failed in 2022 due to the supply of spurious seeds. The commission directed the dealers and manufacturer to pay Rs. 76,800 per acre to the affected farmers. Additionally, the commission orally awarded an
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Thailand has taken a bold step towards ensuring the safety of its citizens by banning the use of red meat accelerators at all stages of production. The country's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has prioritized public health, according to Dr. Somchuan Rattanamangkalanon, Director-General of the Department of Livestock
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Sheep farmers in Victoria, Australia, are struggling with a surge in thefts, with nearly 500 lambs stolen in one incident last year. Kevin Butler, a farmer who lost his lambs, is now set to trial Bluetooth location trackers to help recover his stolen stock. The small devices, known as Tracker
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The Grower Group Alliance (GGA), a key player in Western Australia's agricultural research and development, has seen its formal partnership with the WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) come to an end, sparking concerns about the long-term impact on regional communities. The collaboration, which began
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The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has been providing critical financial support to farmers affected by natural disasters and pests in Western Visayas and Negros Occidental. From January to July 31 this year, the PCIC has paid out over PHP501 million in indemnity claims to 125,949 farmers. The majority
