Farmers
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), in collaboration with the National Farmers' Union (NFU), has released its first online safety guidance specifically designed for the farming sector. This move comes as technology plays an increasingly prominent role in agriculture, making farms more vulnerable to cyber threats. The new guidance
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The Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, has written an open letter to farmers protesting against the new farm laws, accusing the opposition parties of misleading the farmers to further their own politics. Tomar slammed the opposition for branding the farmers as "puppets" and for calling for a
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The Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Illinois Renewable Fuels Association (ILRFA) have expressed concern over the Brazilian government's decision to impose a 20 percent tariff on all U.S. ethanol imports. This move makes U.S. ethanol less competitive in the world's second-largest ethanol
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) newly finalized rule, which amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, has been criticized by the National Farmers Union (NFU) for failing to provide meaningful protections for family farmers and ranchers against unfair and anticompetitive practices in the livestock industry. The rule,
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In a move to uplift the livelihood of rice farmers in the province, the Department of Agriculture (DA)-10 has turned over mechanization technologies to three farmer associations. The aim is to increase their profit margins and competitiveness. The Department handed over farm machineries, including combine harvesters, tractors, and rice
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Georgia Representative David Scott and Pennsylvania Representative Glenn Thompson have been selected to lead the House Agriculture Committee, with Scott serving as chairman and Thompson as ranking Republican member. In a statement, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew congratulated Scott and Thompson, highlighting their extensive experience and knowledge in agricultural
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The British government plans to revolutionize the way agriculture is managed in England by introducing significant changes to the country's subsidy system. Under post-Brexit reforms, English farmers will be rewarded for producing higher-welfare food, such as free-range eggs and grass-fed beef. This new approach aims to promote sustainable
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The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) highlighted the success of the Department of Agriculture's special project, SAAD, in empowering marginalized farmers in agriculture. Assistant Secretary Jonji Gonzales reported that the program has helped the Pandanon Integrated Upland Small Farmers Association in Negros Occidental become
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Viasat, Inc. has joined the AgPack national program, offering a prepaid card to customers who purchase a new Ram truck and sign up for a Viasat internet service plan. This partnership combines Viasat's high-speed satellite internet service with the AgPack program, which provides rebates and discounts to farmers
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Thousands of farmers across India have taken to the streets in a massive protest against new legislation that could leave them at the mercy of private buyers, threatening their livelihoods and the country's food security. The protests, which have remained peaceful, have been backed by India's
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British farmers are facing a potential shift in subsidy payments as the government considers diverting funds towards more environmentally friendly practices, sparking debate over the future of agricultural support and investments in the countryside. The proposed changes, which are part of the nation's post-Brexit agricultural subsidy system, have
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Agricultural laborer Gajendra Singh, 41, from Rajasthan, hung himself from a tree in full public view during an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rally in Delhi, protesting the controversial land acquisition bill. The party's leaders blamed the Delhi Police, while the BJP and Congress attacked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
