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Extreme temperatures, erratic rains, and hailstorms have ravaged plum orchards in Peshawar, with farmers reporting losses of nearly 90% of the fruit crop. Growers, who have traditionally relied on their family businesses, are facing exceptional financial losses, with some estimating their earnings to be reduced by as much as 97%
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Farming unions in the UK are determined to fight against the introduction of a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets worth over £1 million, which the government has announced will be levied from next year. The proposals, outlined in last year's Autumn budget, have been met with fierce
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The Bono East Region in Ghana is set to address ongoing conflicts between nomadic herders and local farmers through the construction of dedicated cattle ranches. The proposed ranching model is part of a broader livestock policy reform aimed at ending the cycle of violent clashes, which have led to loss
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A recent study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems has shed light on the impact of e-commerce on farmers' fertilizer application and reduction in China. The research, conducted by a team of investigators from Jiangxi Agricultural University, utilized data from the China Rural Revitalization Survey (CRRS) in 2020
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Sustainable agricultural practices in Southwestern Nigeria face significant challenges due to the widespread use of pesticides. A recent study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University sheds light on the regional variations and determinants of pesticide use among farmers in the region. The study, published in Frontiers in Agronomy, highlights
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A recent study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems has found that migrant work experience significantly increases the adoption of green production technologies among new professional farmers in China. The research, conducted by a team of researchers from Xinyang Normal University, used survey data from 1,707 new professional
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Researchers at Nanjing Agricultural University have identified a critical factor in promoting sustainable food and agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa: access to credit. Despite the benefits of climate-smart agriculture (CSA), its adoption rates remain low among smallholder farmers due to limited access to formal financial services. Rural Saving and Credit Cooperatives
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A devastating incident of fly-tipping on a farm in Hertfordshire has left a farmer facing a £40,000 bill to clear over 200 tonnes of rubbish. The affected farmer estimates that more than 40 lorry loads of waste, including asbestos, cannabis waste, timber, and office furniture, were dumped on his
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The proposed US-UK trade deal could have significant implications for Scottish farmers, as the removal of a 19% duty on bioethanol imports is likely to have a substantial impact on the market. With companies and organizations fearing the deal's potential effects, farmers are bracing themselves for a possible
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In the face of a fodder shortage in Victoria, Blaze Aid's "Dunkirk for Drought" program is offering to cover the full freight costs for cattle farmers to transport feed from Queensland and New South Wales. This initiative is part of Blaze Aid's "Give
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A Shropshire farmer, Stuart Furber, has been prohibited from keeping animals for five years and sentenced to 250 hours of community service for serious welfare concerns at his farm, Rye Hills. The prosecution followed a thorough investigation by Shropshire Council's animal health team, which uncovered severe conditions, including
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The ongoing African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Italy has left pig farmers in a precarious situation, with many facing significant indirect damages due to restrictions on their activities. The European Commission is under pressure to introduce forms of guarantee and support for these farmers, as well as to reassess
