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As the nation's rural farmers rely on innovative agrivoltaics to sustain their livelihoods and preserve their land, a critical threat looms: the potential repeal of clean energy investment tax credits. The Solar and Farming Association (SAFA) is taking a stand to advocate for policies that empower these farmers
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Sandeep G R, Collector of Sagar, along with SP Vikas Shahwal, has flagged off a group of 76 farmers from the district for a five-day tour to other states for advanced agriculture training. The farmers will visit areas such as Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Pratapgarh, and Lucknow, where they will receive training
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The bumper harvest of onions in Maharashtra this year has led to an oversupply in the market, causing wholesale and retail prices to drop significantly. In the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Vashi, which supplies onions to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), wholesale prices have fallen from Rs.35-
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Onion prices have seen a sharp decline in Maharashtra, with wholesale prices dropping from Rs.35-Rs.40 per kg in February to just Rs.7-Rs.13 per kg in May in the Vashi APMC market. Retail prices have followed suit, falling from Rs.45 per kg to about Rs.25-Rs.
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Coffee farmers in Kenya will soon benefit from a new centralized payment system, aimed at eradicating corruption and ensuring timely payments. The initiative, launched by the Cooperative Bank and the government, is expected to improve earnings for farmers and enhance transparency and accountability within the coffee sector. Key Takeaways: * The
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The Government of Kenya has announced plans to distribute five million coffee seedlings to Uasin Gishu farmers through cooperative societies to support the expansion of coffee farming in the county. The initiative is aimed at reviving Kenya's coffee sector and restoring its past glory. The seedlings are expected
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Coffee farmers in Kenya are expected to benefit from improved reforms and increased funding in the upcoming season of 2025/2026. Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki has assured farmers that the government will provide timely access to fertilizer, subsidized pesticides, and certified coffee seedlings. The reforms aim to enhance governance
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Small-scale farming and entrepreneurship in the Serowe district of Botswana continue to face significant challenges, including drought and high feed costs. Livestock farmers such as Mr. Owen Nsala, head of ONLC Boer Goats Studs, struggle with the financial burden of costly feeds, limited access to veterinarians, and the need for
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Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Mr Baratiwa Mathoothe, emphasized the need for Botswana to transform its economy from consumption-driven to production and innovation-led, citing agro businesses and livestock farming as key drivers of this transformation. Speaking at the Youth Livestock Farmer's day in Serowe, Mr Mathoothe highlighted
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In the heart of South Australia, the Fleurieu Peninsula is suffering from its worst drought on record, with rainfall dropping to historic lows. This dire situation has made perennial water sources like swamps even more crucial for wildlife survival. More than 20,000 swamps, once considered a vital habitat for
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Cropping farmers in the Riverina region of New South Wales are facing a tough time due to drought conditions and increasing input costs. With no significant rainfall in the area, farmers are forced to rely on irrigation and take risks with dry cropping, hoping for rain. According to rice farmer
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A landmark case against RWE, Germany's power giant, is nearing its conclusion, as climate justice for those injured by polluters gains momentum. Saul Luciano Lliuya, a farmer and mountain guide from Peru, has been pushing for accountability from RWE, arguing that the company's CO2 emissions are
