Farmers
A severe backlash is mounting against the government of Madhya Pradesh as farmers, weary from adverse weather conditions and growing debt, prepare to take to the streets in widespread protests. The root of their discontent is the government's failure to procure moong (green gram) and urad (black gram)
Farmers
Located just south of Otterburn and accessible from the A68, the 176-acre block of grassland and woodland is being marketed by youngsRPS, presenting a valuable opportunity for those seeking to invest in biodiversity, carbon offsetting, or sustainable land management. The land, which has historically been used for livestock grazing, offers
Farmers
As the winter wheat season is already upon us, Zimbabwe's farmers are facing a pressing concern: delayed payments from the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) for last year's deliveries. Despite this, farmers are optimistic about exceeding this year's 13 000-hectare target, yielding 4.5 tonnes
Farmers
As President Bola Tinubu announces the creation of Nigeria's new Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, there are high hopes that it will help address the longstanding issue of farmer-herder conflict, which has claimed over 2,600 lives in 2021 alone. The ministry aims to mend relations between pastoralists
Farmers
Last week, a meeting between the National Farmers Union Scotland, local Labour MP Douglas Alexander, and MSPs focused on the proposed changes to inheritance tax on family farms by Keir Starmer's Labour Government. The issue dominated discussions, with farmers expressing concern over the impact of the tax on
Farmers
The Philippine Tobacco Growers Association (PTGA) has come out in support of House Bill 11360, aimed at curbing the rampant illicit trade of cigarettes and vapor products. The bill, authored by Nueva Ecija Rep. Mikaela Suansing, seeks to impose a structured tax increase on tobacco products while establishing the Inter-Agency
Farmers
Farming families in Suffolk are worried about the long-term consequences of the government's planned inheritance tax changes, which they believe will put them on the brink of financial ruin. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) and East Anglian Farmers Unite (EAFU) have used the Suffolk Show to reiterate
Farmers
Victoria Atkins, shadow environment minister, stated that the Conservative party would repeal the government's imposition of inheritance tax on family farms if they win the next general election. Atkins emphasized that the current electoral shape of the Commons made it difficult to change the policy, suggesting that Labour
Farmers
Farmers and agricultural experts are increasingly turning to multi-species sward (MSS) and the inclusion of clovers as a means to achieve better grassland management. On the farm of Bill Harpur, Portrush, CAFRE emphasized the importance of good grassland management, highlighting the role grazed grass plays in achieving healthy gross margin
Farmers
The Mato Grosso Soybean and Corn Farmers Association (Aprosoja-MT) has filed a class action lawsuit against 27 trading companies involved in the Amazon Soy Moratorium, requesting R$1 billion in collective moral damages. The association claims that the voluntary industry ban on purchasing oilseeds harvested from areas deforested after 2006
Farmers
Rangelands in Namibia are facing significant degradation due to factors such as deforestation, desertification, soil erosion, and bush encroachment. The increasing demand for livestock and livestock products, coupled with developmental activities, has put immense pressure on these fragile ecosystems. As a result, the productive potential of rangelands is compromised, leading
Farmers
A new wave of livestock theft is sweeping the Acholi Sub-region in northern Uganda, with farmers falling prey to thieves who sell stolen animals on the black market. The crimes are driven by a rising demand for meat in major urban centers, particularly in cities such as Gulu, Kitgum, Amuru,
