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Australian families are embracing the option of buying imperfect produce from Farmers Pick, a company that works directly with local farmers to rescue unsold fruit and vegetables from supermarkets. Since its inception in 2020, Farmers Pick has rescued over 10 million kilograms of produce, saving customers up to 30 per
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Farmers in Zimbabwe have rebounded strongly from last year's drought, driven by a significant increase in grain production and seed sales. This resurgence is largely due to a substantial 52% increase in seed sales, as reported by Seed Co, the country's largest seed producer. Maize seed
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In a historic move, four private seed companies, including a multinational giant, have compensated 671 maize farmers in Telangana's Mulugu district for massive crop losses caused by substandard genetically modified (GM) seeds. This is the first time in India's history that private seed firms have paid
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In Gaotai County, Gansu Province, villagers are thriving in the seed production and flower industry. The county has been actively guiding farmers to develop these industries, which bring not only beauty to the countryside but also significant income to farmers. In Xishang Village, villagers have planted a variety of flowers,
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Thailand's National Swine Raisers Association (NSRA) has sounded the alarm over the potential flood of cheap American pork, warning that it could cripple the nation's entire agricultural sector and drive thousands of pig farmers into poverty overnight. The association has urged the government to abandon plans
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Despite the efforts of large grocery stores to promote locally sourced products, Niagara farmers face an uncertain future due to the pressure of competitive pricing. Dan DeVries, a fifth-generation farmer and owner of DeVries Fruit Farm, expresses frustration with grocery stores that offer local fruits and vegetables at prices that
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Years of severe drought have left thousands of farmers in southwestern Saskatchewan on the brink of disaster, with some facing the very real possibility of losing their land and livelihoods. Quinton Jacksteit, a farmer in the Rural Municipality of Big Stick, has seen his crops wither and die for the
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Southwest Saskatchewan has experienced drought for the ninth consecutive year, leaving crops severely depleted and farmers struggling to stay afloat. Quinton Jacksteit's farm, which has been in operation for generations, is on the verge of collapse due to the relentless dry spell. "They're not going
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A new study, published in Nature Sustainability, has found that a market-based approach to managing water in the Colorado River basin can provide more reliable supplies for farmers, communities, and industry amid ongoing drought and excess demand. The study details a new system for leasing rights to water from the
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A two-day national workshop of the Bharat Beej Swaraj Manch (BBSM) in Hyderabad has raised critical concerns over the commercialisation of India's seed systems, with participants urging a shift in prioritising farmers' rights and preserving traditional seed knowledge. The workshop highlighted the issue of private seed companies
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Farmers in Gwanda District have come together to establish associations to improve their goat breeding and market linkages. The initiative, aimed at reaping economic benefits from improved herds, has seen the introduction of Kalahari bucks to Matabele breed herds. The Ward 17 goat farmers association, with eight farmer groups, has
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Niagara farmers face significant challenges in selling their products to large grocery stores due to competitive pricing and marketing strategies employed by these retailers. Despite the growing demand for locally-sourced produce, farmers like Dan DeVries of DeVries Fruit Farm struggle to maintain fair prices and invest in their operations. The
