Farmers
Amid increasing pressure from US tariffs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have rediscovered his concern for farmers, promising to protect their interests, despite his government's past actions against them. In a recent statement at an international conference, Modi declared that India would never compromise on farmers'
Agriculture
Monique Patterson's report highlights the struggles of a family-run farm, Barunah Park, which has been severely impacted by the drought. Joy and Russell Coad, experienced farmers, have seen their farm's productivity decline dramatically, forcing them to sell a significant portion of their sheep stock. The couple&
Farmers
In a bid to combat the harsh effects of climate change, livestock farmers in Garissa County are increasingly turning to financial cooperatives. Members of the Garissa Butchers Co-operative claim that the shift to this model has transformed their businesses and lives. The cooperative provides access to markets, credit, and policy
Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture-Western Visayas (DA-WV) has provided a multipurpose cooperative in San Jose de Buenavista with a PHP3 million goat multiplier farm to serve as a source of high-quality breeds for the province. The cooperative, San Jose de Buenavista Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SJMPC), received the assistance in the form of
Agriculture
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has outlined ambitious plans to revive the state's potato, coffee, and livestock industries as part of its strategy to support the development of a cargo airport in the state. The airport is intended to serve as a regional hub for cargo aviation, further
Agriculture
A £19m deal announced by the UK Government will cut tariffs on pork products exported to Mexico, providing a boost to British farmers, including those from 12 farms across the country. The exports are likely to mainly be offal and edible pork by-products, which are less popular in the UK
Farmers
The Indian government has initiated adaptive measures to combat climate change impacts on the fisheries and animal husbandry sectors, focusing on protecting vulnerable species and safeguarding the livelihoods of fishers and livestock farmers. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the Department of Fisheries has identified 100 coastal fishermen
Agriculture
Festival-goers at the Stidham Old Time Music Festival in Eastern Kentucky recently had the opportunity to learn about the future of sustainable agriculture through a hands-on workshop led by Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Coordinator Richard Shmikler. The workshop demonstrated the effectiveness of rotational grazing with sheep in managing invasive
Farmers
Rural livestock farmers across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and parts of Nasarawa State are using ingenuity and mutual support to keep their animals and livelihoods alive as food inflation bites harder. In dusty Zhidu village, herders Umar Shagari and Alhaji Adamu Mohammed have begun pooling their resources to buy
Farmers
Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) have reintroduced the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption (PRIME) Act to ease regulations for small farms and ranches to sell meat directly to consumers. The bill would allow states to permit intrastate distribution of custom-slaughtered meat, making it easier for farmers
Agriculture
The Scottish Rural University College (SRUC) is part of a £3 million EU-funded project, DIGI-Rangeland, which aims to improve digital technologies for livestock and environmental data collection in moorland areas. Led by the French Livestock Institute, the project involves partners from 11 countries, including Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Iceland, Norway,
Farmers
Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) have re-introduced the PRIME Act to ease regulations for small farms and ranches to serve consumers directly. This bipartisan legislation aims to open state markets to intrastate distribution of custom-slaughtered meat, giving consumers more access to locally raised food while supporting family
