Farmers
Labor's call for interest-free loans for farmers affected by drought and floods has been echoed by producers and farm leaders who have met with Agriculture Minister Julie Collins during her recent visits to drought-impacted properties in South Australia and Victoria. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked Ms Collins
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The Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir MLA, has secured final Assembly approval for the Agriculture Bill, which will provide powers to amend legacy EU rules in relation to the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme (FVAS) and Agri-Food Information and Promotions in line with local policy priorities. The
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Nile.ag, a platform that originated as an online marketplace for streamlined fresh produce sales, has evolved into a comprehensive digital farmer ecosystem. Founded by three friends, Louis de Kock, Eugene Roodt, and Rick Kleinhans, Nile.ag was born out of the need to sustain farmers' livelihoods and maintain
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The Delhi government's Revenue Department is reviewing sections 81 and 33 of the Delhi Land Reforms (DLR) Act 1954, which restrict the sale, gift, or transfer of agricultural land and its use for purposes other than agriculture. The review aims to address concerns raised by landowners, who argue
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John Solomon Holliday, an 82-year-old west Cumbrian farmer, died on June 7, 2025, nearly three months after being crushed by cattle on his farm in Aikton, near Wigton. The incident occurred on March 15, 2025, and Assistant Coroner for Cumbria, Margaret Taylor, has opened an inquest into his death due
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Concerns about the kidnapping of 72-year-old Chief Ajayi Bello, a prominent livestock farmer and chairman of the Kogi State Poultry Association, have been growing as he remains in captivity, two weeks after his abduction from his farm in Ponyan, Yagba East Local Council in Kogi State. The Yagba Action Group
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Tensions ran high in the western districts of Victoria as drought conditions worsened. In an effort to alleviate stress, three local farmers, James Cusack, Stuart Sealy, and Mark Henry, organized the first-ever Fat Farmers Feast. The event, which brought together 80 farmers and community locals, raised awareness and funds for
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The Thai Farmers Association has appealed to the new Minister of Agriculture and Commerce to accelerate the disbursement of aid for dry season rice farmers at a rate of 1,000 baht per rai to promote quality rice seeds and control production costs. The association has also requested the Ministry
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Western Growers Assurance Trust has rebranded to Western Growers Health, marking a significant transformation in its approach to providing healthcare solutions to the agricultural industry. This change reflects the organization's commitment to innovation and service, with the goal of addressing the evolving needs of agricultural employers and their
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As Tanzania's staple crop, maize, continues to dominate smallholder agriculture, the country is missing out on lucrative opportunities in the high-value fruit market. With a favorable climate and soil condition, smallholder farmers are well-positioned to meet the increasing global and regional demand for fruits such as mangoes, avocados,
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The Northern Ireland Assembly has supported the Agriculture Bill, which will provide powers to amend legacy EU rules related to the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme (FVAS) and the Agri-Food Information and Promotions scheme. This decision enables the Minister to target the executive budget for agriculture, agri-environment, fisheries, and rural
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Nigeria's agricultural value chain has been grappling with issues of illegal checkpoints and harmonisation of levies, causing significant losses for farmers and transporters. The National President of the Tomato and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOPAN), Bola Oyeleke, has welcomed the decision by the Federal Government and the
