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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
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Israeli settlers have launched a wave of attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters and activists in the West Bank, leaving at least one woman hospitalized with serious injuries. The attacks come as the United Nations and human rights groups warn of an escalation in settler violence during the harvest season. The
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US President Donald Trump's administration has come under fire for a $20bn aid package to Argentina, which critics argue rewards a rival country harming US soya producers. The move has sparked heated debates over economic policies and the impact on domestic farmers. The aid package, known as a
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University of Missouri researchers have been traveling across the state, leading hands-on workshops on proper and safe composting methods to help farmers manage the risk of disease spread from dead livestock. The trainings have also informed a study showing that measured amounts of wood chips, sawdust, and old compost help
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Israeli settlers have launched a wave of attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters and activists in the West Bank, leaving at least one woman hospitalized with serious injuries. The attacks come as the United Nations and human rights groups warn of an escalation in settler violence during the harvest season. The
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The Department of Agriculture - Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilMech) handed over PHP178.57 million worth of machinery and equipment to 24 farmers cooperatives and associations (FCAs) and local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental on Tuesday. The assistance, sourced from the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)
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Concerns over the spread of bluetongue, a viral disease transmitted by midges, are growing in Wales, with four cases reported this year, after 123 cases were recorded across the UK. The disease can cause severe welfare issues in cattle and sheep, including fever, swelling, lameness, and reduced milk yields, as
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A brisk trade for all types of livestock was observed at Rathfriland Mart, with strong prices recorded across various categories. The weekly sales saw a good show of sheep, with ewes selling to a good trade, and cattle reaching top prices. Buyers from across the region were in attendance, taking
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South West livestock producers will join thousands of attendees and industry leaders at the Borderway Agri Expo, a winter livestock showcase held on October 31 at Borderway Mart, Carlisle. The expo will focus on profitability, productivity, and resilience in livestock farming, with entrants competing in top-tier livestock competitions and seminars
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European farmers like Bruno Neves, who works in the small town of Tourinha north of Lisbon, are adopting integrated pest management (IPM) methods that protect crops and reduce chemical use without compromising profits. These methods combine techniques like crop rotation and biological controls to keep pests in check. Neves, who
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Farmers and growers in Cambridgeshire, a hub for agriculture in East Anglia, are facing unprecedented confidence lows due to the government's planned changes to inheritance tax. The proposed changes have sent shockwaves throughout the industry, affecting investment and threatening the future of small and medium-sized farms. Alison Morris,
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The new crop year has commenced with an open and relatively dry autumn drilling period, allowing most crops to be planted in the ground. A fair-weather forecast into October is expected to aid potato growers in lifting the remainder of the crop and establishing the final wheat plantings. Industry insiders
