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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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The Victorian Government, led by Agriculture Minister Ros Spence, has allocated an additional $15.9 million to support farmers in the state's midst of a worsening drought. This funding is on top of the $13.5 million committed in September last year. The support includes on-farm drought infrastructure
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The UK-US trade deal, announced after months of negotiations, has received a mixed response from the farming community and politicians. The deal includes agreements to reduce tariffs for UK farmers, car makers, and steelworks, which has been welcomed by the National Farmers Union (NFU). However, the inclusion of bioethanol in
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Farmers in the south-west are facing some of the worst conditions on record, with dams running dry and crops withering under the intense heat. After a decade of drought in northern Victoria, Peter Seabrook feared he would never experience such hardships again. However, the current situation has him questioning whether
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Brooke Rollins, US Agriculture Secretary, has criticized Labour's plan to apply inheritance tax to family farms, warning that it will lead to farm closures and outsourcing to America. The decision, announced by Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, has been met with resistance from farmers, who claim it will
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Australian farmers, particularly small family-owned farms, are facing significant challenges due to the high-tech sorting equipment requirements imposed by supermarkets. This equipment, which costs hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, is necessary to meet the supermarkets' ever-changing standards for size, colour, firmness, ripeness, and sugar content. As
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African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in the Kurzeme region of Latvia, Dzukste parish, Tukums district, on May 8. This is the first case this year when the disease was detected in a domestic pig farm. The outbreak has sparked concerns in Lithuania, particularly in the border areas where
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The recent consultation on the New Agricultural Programme (NAP) has left many farmers in Northern Ireland feeling under siege, with concerns over the impact of sustainability and viability measures on their livelihoods. Lagan Valley MLA Robbie Butler underscored the importance of farmer collaboration in achieving environmental goals, warning that "
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the Laboratory of Biotechnology has highlighted the need for targeted educational initiatives to improve rabies awareness and promote safer livestock management practices in rural Kazakhstan. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) related to rabies among livestock farmers in
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A dramatic cattle trailer crash blocked the eastbound carriageway of the A55 in North Wales, causing massive congestion and prompting the deployment of specialist farmers to transfer the animals to safety. The accident, which occurred near Old Colwyn, involved an Anglesey farmer and his three cattle who somehow managed to
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Agriculture experts have emphasized the importance of careful preparation and adherence to specific guidelines when threshing wheat crops to prevent damage to machinery and ensure a successful harvest. According to a spokesman of the Agriculture (Extension) Department, farmers should exercise great care during the threshing process, taking into account factors
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken decisive action to support the province's agricultural sector, announcing a Rs 5,000 per acre wheat support subsidy for over 600,000 farmers under the Kissan Card programme. This move aims to alleviate financial burdens and boost agricultural productivity across
