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The Kwara State government has taken a significant step towards enhancing food production and security in the state by distributing 16 additional tractors to all 16 local government areas. This move is part of the KwaraACreSAL initiative, aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector. The governor also handed over farm inputs,
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The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has been granted funding by the Mastercard Foundation and Kosmos Innovation Center to boost vegetable production among smallholder farmers, with a focus on enhancing economic livelihoods. To achieve this, the association has set a target of providing high-quality inputs, including hybrid seeds, organic
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The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has attributed the recent hike in tomato prices to high demand during festivities and low production output. According to Mr. Rabiu Zuntu, Chairman of the Kaduna State chapter of TOPAN, the price increase can be linked to the increased demands during
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As Thailand enters the critical tillering stage of its rice planting season, the Ministry of Agriculture has issued a warning to farmers about the invasion of pests and rice stem borers. With a total rice planting area of 8,028,956 rai, the government is concerned about the potential damage
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The Kwara State Government has taken significant steps to improve public access to tractors and strengthen food security through the distribution of 16 additional tractors to local government chairmen and various farm inputs, including seeds, fertilizers, and herbicides, as part of the Kwara ACreSAL initiative. The gesture, according to the
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Local resident Ian Jackson and his support crew completed a 16-day, 850-mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats, raising over £20,000 in aid of Pickups for Peace and Cancer Research UK. The journey, undertaken in a specially fitted-out tractor, passed through various towns and
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Jeremy Clarkson has already parted ways with the Lamborghini tractor he recently acquired, just weeks after being featured in an episode of his Amazon Prime series, Clarkson's Farm. The tractor, valued at £85,000, had a 7.8-litre engine and 340 horsepower. Clarkson, known for his enthusiasm for
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Farmers in Devon are grappling with uncertainty and financial pressure following changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme and inheritance tax rules. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) and Conservative Shadow Farming Minister Robbie Moore have shown support for the community, while the Government has been criticized for its
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Australian farmers, who had been struggling with drought-like conditions since last November, have received much-needed relief with recent rainfall throughout the state's south. The rain has allowed producers to resume sowing routines and has given them a glimmer of hope for a better cropping season. The rainfall has
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Botswana's cattle industry faces significant challenges, including low numbers of registered European Union (EU) holdings and declining national cattle population. Despite the government's investment in disease control measures and a livestock traceability system, Botswana continues to struggle to meet EU quota due to poor husbandry practices,
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UK supermarkets such as Morrisons and Asda are sourcing meat from countries like Poland, Uruguay, and New Zealand, in a move that raises concerns about animal welfare and environmental standards. This decision comes as the price of red meat has soared in recent months, with UK farm gate beef prices
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During a House Appropriations subcommittee markup of the 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) delivered a scathing critique of the proposal. Underwood argued that the bill would prioritize the interests of the tobacco industry over public health, and that
