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Representatives Mark Alford and his colleagues have sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, pressing the administration to finalize a reported deal to open Chinese markets to U.S. soybean producers and to swiftly implement President Trump's proposal to use tariff revenue
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In the sweltering summer months, hundreds of migrant workers from Mexico descend upon the sugarcane fields of South Louisiana, working tirelessly to plant and harvest the crop that generates an estimated $4 billion in economic impact annually. These workers, many of whom have been coming to the United States for
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The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture's week-long oversight visit to the Eastern Cape began with a visit to two farmer production support units, Ncera Macadamia Nuts Farm and Zanyokhwe Farmer Production Support Unit. The committee members were dismayed by the disappointing state of Ncera Macadamia Nuts Farm, which was
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Sugarcane farmers in northern Karnataka are fleeing to Maharashtra in search of better infrastructure, policy support, and higher prices for their produce. Thousands of cultivators from Belagavi, Bagalkot, and Vijayapura districts are now supplying cane to mills in Maharashtra's Kolhapur region, drawn by higher prices, faster payments, and
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Japan's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Suzuki, outlined a new direction for the Ministry in his first press conference, prioritizing demand over supply in the nation's rice production. He emphasized the need to expand markets, including overseas, and support diverse rice production to meet various
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North Carolina's soybean farmers are grappling with the consequences of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. The chaos has led to tariffs that are "squeezing farmers' budgets," according to insiders. As a result, the soybean industry, which contributes $2.4 billion
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The UK government's proposed inheritance tax changes have sparked concerns among small family farmers, who fear they will be forced out of business due to unaffordable tax bills. Brian Cheadle, an 84-year-old farmer in Bedfordshire, is facing an estimated inheritance tax bill of £300,000, which he claims
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, accusing it of squeezing the state's sugar mills through corruption and complicity. Yadav's sharp criticism comes as the sugar industry in the state faces a severe financial crisis, with millers
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Farmer Tashi Tenzin, 45, rushed back to his village in Gajapati district, southern Odisha, to save his maize crop as Cyclone Montha approaches the coast. The storm is expected to bring torrential rain and gusty winds, threatening crops ready for harvest. Tashi's maize was almost ready to be
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In a world-first innovation, South Africa has introduced Shesha, an energy drink made from the juice of fresh, raw sugarcane. Produced by Womoba, a subsidiary of the non-profit SA Canegrowers, Shesha is crafted from hand-harvested, high-quality sugarcane stalks that are peeled and crushed to create the base of this naturally
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Farmers in Kalyana Karnataka are facing a dire situation after heavy rains devastated their crops and properties, with an estimated 12.5 lakh hectares of land affected. Farmer leaders, including Chandu Padhav, have scheduled a round table meeting to discuss the next steps for seeking relief. The central government has
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Agricultural interventions by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) have significantly improved the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, particularly rice farmers, in Nasarawa state. The Japanese-based non-governmental organization has provided training on modern and sustainable farming practices, promoting self-reliance among farmers. The interventions have not only boosted farm produce but also increased
