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Azerbaijan's Minister of Agriculture, Majnun Mammadov, led a delegation to the Kalbajar district as part of a mission to assess and support agricultural activities in the liberated territories of Garabagh. The visit included meetings with local farmers and inspections of livestock and beekeeping operations. Discussions focused on the
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NFU-organised meeting secured a temporary reprieve for affected farmers, but long-term solutions remain elusive. NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos emphasized the urgent need for collaboration between the government, Environment Agency, and farming community to ensure water availability during dry periods, highlighting the risk to national food security. The NFU is
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As President Trump threatens a 100 percent tariff on Russian goods, American farmers are bracing for another blow due to the potential scarcity of urea, a key fertilizer in corn and other row crops production. The United States imported $1.3 billion worth of fertilizer from Russia last year, with
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Akhilesh Yadav, President of the Samajwadi Party, has accused the BJP government of using police force to silence farmers protesting the non-availability of fertilizers at government outlets. He pointed out that the BJP had promised to double farmers' income in 2017 but has failed to deliver, leaving farmers without
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Research on sustainability and green food certification conducted in China has shown that social capital plays a significant role in promoting the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. Green food certification (GFC) is a critical step towards achieving sustainable practices, but its adoption among kiwifruit farmers in China remains limited. The
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Research in Nanjing, People's Republic of China, has shed light on the critical issue of marginalized rural women's access to credit, agricultural inputs, and information in sustainable food and agriculture systems. According to a study published in PLOS One, rural women constitute a substantial portion of
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Famers in Gombe State, Nigeria, are abandoning the cultivation of staple crops like rice and maize due to the high cost of fertiliser. The cost of fertiliser has increased significantly since the beginning of the 2025 rainy season, making it difficult for farmers to recover their investments. Many farmers have
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Effective communication strategies are crucial for smallholder farmers in Ghana's Bongo District to adopt climate-resilient agricultural practices and respond to environmental challenges. Research conducted by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) found that local champions, community durbars, and government announcements were the key communication strategies
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The European Union's (EU) proposed changes to its agricultural policy have raised concerns among Czech farmers, with the Agricultural Association warning that the new subsidy system may discourage environmental protection and sustainable farming practices. According to Martin Pycha, chairman of the Agricultural Association, the cap on subsidies and
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Farmers at the country's largest fresh produce market, Musika in Harare, are facing extortion by syndicates operating just outside the formal market boundaries, demanding extra 'space' fees from farmers who have already paid fees to council officials. The situation has become increasingly violent, with farmers being
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The European Union has granted Greece EUR 101 million from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to cover the costs of emergency and recovery operations in response to the disaster caused by the storm 'Daniel'. Greece has received additional support, with EUR 43 million in emergency financial aid provided
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A recent study published in the Andalasian International Journal of Agricultural and Natural Sciences has highlighted the importance of Agricultural Extension Officers in livestock farmer groups receiving government assistance in Padang City, West Sumatra. The investigation, conducted by researchers at Universitas Andalas, aimed to identify the qualifications and describe the
