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Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani reaffirmed his administration's dedication to revolutionizing the state's agricultural sector by distributing 400 trucks of free fertilizer to 100,000 smallholder farmers. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Governor Sani also enrolled the beneficiaries in a crop risk insurance scheme, emphasizing his
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In a bid to break the perception that bananas cannot flourish in Punjab's soil and climate, 61-year-old Satnam Singh has converted half of his 6-acre land into a thriving banana orchard. By leveraging expert advice from institutions like the Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana, and using a G-9 variety
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Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation has responded to Wesley Collins' request for intervention in the matter of the application for a general adjustment of rates and other general relief. The company argues that Collins does not have a special interest in the proceeding and that his intervention would unduly
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The UK plum industry has seen a remarkable turnaround after years of decline, with a bumper crop expected this summer. According to Defra figures, the industry peaked in 1987 with 28,900 tonnes produced but declined due to lower yields and cheaper imports. However, growers have adjusted by introducing new
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As the Make America Healthy Again Commission prepares to release its policy recommendations in August, a new survey conducted by the National Corn Growers Association reveals that American corn growers would face significant consequences if they were to lose access to key herbicides like atrazine and glyphosate. The survey, which
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As the agricultural sector continues to grapple with the economic fallout of rising input costs, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has sounded the alarm, warning of a calamitous environment for farmers. The association, joined by 25 state-based corn grower groups, has sent a letter to Trump administration officials highlighting
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On July 29th, a group of returning college students from the Qin'an County Communist Youth League Committee in Gansu Province, China, organized a livestreaming event known as "Youth Supports Farmers, 'Peaches' Intoxicate Qin'an." The event aimed to promote local specialty agricultural products,
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A new study from the University of Rennes has highlighted the importance of safety training in reducing pesticide use among French fruit and vegetable farmers. Researchers found that mandatory training led to significant improvements in safety climate scores among farm managers and workers involved in fruit and vegetable cultivation. The
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As of August 1, 2025, Ukrainian farmers have harvested over 15 million tons of grain and leguminous crops, with 4,423,900 hectares already threshed. According to the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, 39% of the areas sown with grain and leguminous crops have been threshed. The harvest includes
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released over Rs. 52 crore as crop loss compensation to 22,617 farmers whose crops were damaged due to hailstorms and heavy rains during the 2024-25 rabi crop cycle. The compensation was calculated based on the crop damage data collected through the "Kshatipurti
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Farmers in Namibia face significant challenges, including erratic rainfall, recurring droughts, and crop and livestock losses, leading to financial losses. To adapt, farmers are encouraged to implement coping strategies that address climate change and household-level challenges. One approach is cultivating pastures, dedicating 2 500 m2 (0.25 Ha) to grow
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The apple industry in Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a transformation with the adoption of high-density apple farming, which has significantly improved yields and income for growers. Introduced in 2015, high-density apple varieties begin bearing fruit within a year of plantation and reach full production in four to five years,
