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Government and UNDP's joint project is supporting smallholder farmers in Chiredzi and Mwenezi districts to adopt climate-smart agriculture practices, enhancing food security and strengthening resilience to climate change. The partnership, implemented under the Strengthening Climate Resilience of Agricultural Livelihoods in Southern Zimbabwe project, enables farmers to diversify crops
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Livestock farmers are being cautioned by East Gippsland-based veterinarian Alison Gunn that winter can present a higher risk of diseases due to nutrient-deficient grass. Gunn, director of Herd Solutions, a consultancy business, emphasized the importance of feed testing to prevent nutrition-based diseases such as grass tetany. As farmers approach the
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As the winter season commences, small stock farmers face the challenging task of ensuring a successful lambing/kidding season to achieve their production targets. This period is critical, as animals' breeding activities are influenced by environmental factors such as forage resources, nutritional status, and body conditions. A well-maintained animal
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Fruit and vegetable growers across Australia are shouldering the burden of excessive regulation, forcing some out of the industry and threatening the country's food supply. Asparagus farmer Alex Motta and National Farmers' Federation Horticulture Council chair Jolyon Burnett are among those calling for a review of the
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The Punjab government's campaign to promote early-maturing paddy varieties such as PR126 and PR121 has met resistance from farmers who are concerned that the procurement timeline does not align with the crop's harvest period. Despite the government's efforts to address the environmental crisis caused
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The film Farming the Flood highlights the critical role that farmers play in mitigating the risks of flooding and enhancing biodiversity across the UK. The documentary, now available on YouTube, showcases the successes of local farmers on Dartmoor who are implementing natural flood management techniques to protect communities while maintaining
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Revised Greening Guidance has been published by the Scottish Government, with Scottish land management experts warning farmers that complacency or inaction now could result in penalties or lost subsidy entitlements. The changes, set to take effect in January 2026, require farmers to dedicate at least five percent of their arable
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The Farmers Voice event brought together a panel of local farmers, industry specialists, and guest speaker Olly 'Blogs' Harrison for an honest and practical conversation about the future of farming in the North East. The event provided a platform for farmers to share their experiences, raise concerns, and
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A new initiative launched by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), CGIAR, and the Gates Foundation aims to boost investments in sustainable and low-carbon rice production, improving the lives of millions of vulnerable smallholder farmers in Asia and the Pacific. Rice is a vital crop for the region, feeding over half
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Armidale Regional Council, in partnership with Kellys Transport and the Duval Lions Club, has initiated a hay donation and delivery program to support farmers and their livestock in the Taree region, which has been severely impacted by recent flooding. The hay, sourced from the council's Wastewater reuse farm,
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UK farmers lost a staggering £1.19 billion in income from arable crops last year, as extreme wet and stormy weather ravaged their yields. The loss is attributed to the third-worst harvest on record, caused by wet weather during key planting periods and the ongoing decline in cereal and oilseed
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Rwandan farmers are celebrating the introduction of a new potato seed variety, Cyerekezo, which has far exceeded their expectations, delivering almost double the yields from older or recycled seeds. In its trial phase, Cyerekezo produced more than 1.5 tons of potatoes from just 200 kilograms of seed, with each
