Farmers
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
Farmers
Israel's relentless attacks on Palestinian farmers in the West Bank, particularly during the olive harvest season, have been widely condemned by Palestinian authorities as a deliberate attempt to destroy the land, the people, and every aspect of life in the region. Senior Hamas official Abdul Rahman Shadid has
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Palestinian and UN officials have reported intensified Israeli settler violence targeting the Palestinian olive harvest in the occupied West Bank, despite ongoing attempts to bolster a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Afaf Abu Alia, a 55-year-old Palestinian woman, was hit on the head with a club by masked men
Farmers
In a new study from IPB University in Indonesia, researchers have found that agricultural extension services and various forms of livelihood capital significantly contribute to rice farmers' climate resilience and farm sustainability in West Java, Indonesia. The study, published in the Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, analyzed
Farmers
Cattle farmers on the South Coast are divided over plans to rezone land near Bega saleyards for new homes, with some fearing it would spell the end of the facility. The Bega Valley Shire council's proposal to rezone 279 hectares of vacant land at South Bega for homes,
Farmers
Oklahoma State University's Beginning Farmer and Rancher program has been a game-changer for young farmers like Todd Thomas, who operates R+R Cattle Co. in Jones. With support from CoBank and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the program provides strategic assistance to
Farmers
A recent study by researchers from Moshi Co-operative University has shed light on the critical factors influencing rice productivity in Tanzania. The research emphasizes the significance of agricultural technologies and access to credit for smallholder farmers in enhancing rice productivity. The Smallholder Farmers Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme (SCGS) implemented by
Farmers
Jirí Hlozek, a 190-hectare family farmer in the Czech Republic, operates a Bobcat E27 mini excavator on his farm, which has become an essential tool for landscaping and construction tasks. Despite ongoing health issues, Jirí finds the Bobcat E27 to be a pleasure to use, with its compact size and
Farmers
Research at Universitas Syiah Kuala has shown that market orientation is a vital factor for farmers in the competitive era of modern agriculture. The study aimed to measure the level of market orientation among rice farmers in Aceh Besar Regency using two indices: Crop Specific Marketability Index (CMI) and Market
Farmers
Missouri's soybean farmers, who earned nearly $2.9 billion from the crop last year, are struggling to cope with the sudden decline in exports due to the ongoing trade dispute with China. The US tariffs, combined with China's halt in soybean purchases, have led to a
Farmers
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath marked the beginning of the five-day Deepotsav celebrations by performing the sacred Govardhan Puja at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. During the ceremony, he stressed the importance of the festival, which represents India's deep connection with nature, agriculture, and cattle. The CM emphasized the
Farmers
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board, along with U.S. cattle farmers and ranchers, is opposing a proposal to import more beef from Argentina, citing concerns for American livelihoods and rural communities. The plan, announced by President Trump, aims to lower beef prices through increased imports, but economists suggest that the
