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Western Cape farming shows glimmers of light despite trade uncertainty
Herald (South Africa)
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August 20, 2025
It always helps to assess how the farming conditions are going for our neighbouring province. In the Eastern Cape, the citrus harvest season is at its tail end, and we will soon start with the summer crop season. The Western Cape has a winter...
Cane growers get look at model farm
St. Mary Now - Louisiana
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August 20, 2025
LSU AgCenter scientists showcased conservation practices in sugar cane farming at a field day July 22. The event was held at Keith Dugas’ farm in Assumption Parish, which is a model farm in an AgCenter best management practices program funded by a...
Kitzman, other board members, prepare for Farm Bureau conference in January
Farm & Ranch Guide - North Dakota
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UPHAM, N.D. – Timely rains are continuing to boost the fall crops at the Kitzman farm, while spring crops are turning color. However, high humidity in the mornings, combined with the moisture, have kept harvest at bay – but not for long. “I...
As hop harvest begins, Colorado brewers prepare for fresh hop beer season
The Fence Post - Nebraska
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August 20, 2025
Colorado Beverage Coalition DENVER — Next week, hop growers begin the first round of harvest, with fresh hop beer season soon to follow as brewers pick up fresh hops for a once-a-year beer experience. “Going out to the hop yards and selecting what...
Blue Line Farm puts conservation into practice along the Otter Tail River
Wadena Pioneer Journal - Minnesota
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August 20, 2025
DETROIT LAKES — One of the many bends of the Otter Tail River carves through the grasses of Blue Line Farm, where 700 acres have supported nearly six generations of cattle farmers. Thousands of feet of fencing divide the centuries-old land,...
Douro. At the door of the harvest, producers ask the Government to implement measures
Portugal Pulse
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August 20, 2025
A National Confederation of Agriculture (CNA) has demanded that the government implement the grape distillation measure, which will have a funding allocation of 13 million euros, ahead of the Douro harvest season. “It is crucial for the government...
Hiring seasonal farm workers: your legal obligations
Farming Life
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August 19, 2025
It is fair to say that farm work is unusually inconsistent compared to the standard 9-5. Some months, such as harvest season for example, can be hectic and require a larger workforce, but that same workforce is usually not needed all year round....
Kenya: Police bust illegal electricity ring fuelling khat farms
ESI Africa
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August 20, 2025
Kenya Power and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have uncovered a vast illegal electricity network in Meru County that was secretly powering dozens of boreholes on local miraa farms. Miraa is another name for khat, a shrub whose...
Ginger Farming Tips: You Can Earn Up To Rs 2 Lakh Per Month!
News18
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August 20, 2025
In sattes like Jharkhand and Bihar, farmers usually grow paddy, pigeon pea and maize during the Kharif season. However, experts suggest that adopting alternative crops and techniques can bring higher returns. In Palamu district of Jharkhand, where...
MLA Report: Celebrating Our Agricultural Heritage – Why Local Food Week and Open Farm Days matter more than ever
Medicine Hat News
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August 20, 2025
By Justin Wright on August 20, 2025. Last week, as we celebrated Local Food Week from Aug. 11-17, and this past weekend’s Open Farm Days on Aug. 16-17, I was reminded once again why Alberta stands as Canada’s agricultural powerhouse. From endless...
Spot corn, soybean basis mostly steady to weak as big crops awaited
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 19, 2025
Spot basis bids for corn and soybeans were mostly unchanged to lower at elevators and processors around the U.S. Midwest on Monday, pressured by expectations for large U.S. harvests and ample supplies, dealers said. • The spot soybean basis bid...
USDA to Block Funding for Solar Panels on Prime Farmland
Energetica India
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August 20, 2025
“Our prime farmland should not be wasted and replaced with green new deal subsidized solar panels. It has been disheartening to see our beautiful farmland displaced by solar projects, especially in rural areas that have strong agricultural...
Regenerative agriculture: A new chapter in EU green farming policy
Open Access Government
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August 20, 2025
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) recently became the first official EU body to explicitly recognise regenerative agriculture as a core strategy for transforming Europe’s food and farming systems. With our opinion adopted in June...
Rampaging Elephants From Neighboring Countries Wreak Havoc on Limpopo Farms
South Africa Today
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August 20, 2025
A wave of migrating elephants from Zimbabwe and Botswana is causing severe damage to farms and instilling fear in residents along the Limpopo River, with recent incidents including the tragic death of a South African National Defence Force (SANDF)...
US Soybean Farmers Warn Trump: Without A China Trade Deal, America Risks Losing Billions As Beijing Turns To Brazil
Benzinga
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U.S. soybean farmers have urged President Donald Trump to secure a trade deal with China that includes substantial soybean purchases, warning of severe long-term economic consequences if the U.S. crop continues to be shunned. ASA urges Trump to...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Farmers can help minimize effects of climate change
Oceana's Herald-Journal - Michigan
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West Michigan’s farmers are the backbone of our region — feeding our communities, supporting our economy, and stewarding the land. As climate change continues to impact agriculture through unpredictable weather patterns and extreme events, farmers...
'Declare Wet Drought In Maharashtra, Provide Aid To Farmers': Harshwardhan Sapkal Writes To CM Devendra Fadnavis
Free Press Journal
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Mumbai: With heavy rains over the past few days causing flood-like situation in parts of Maharashtra, state Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal has urged the Devendra Fadnavis-led government to declare a "wet drought" and provide urgent...
Alabama Young Farmers claim victories in Chattanooga
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 20, 2025
Alabama Young Farmers earned accolades during the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference Aug. 16 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Federation members from Autauga and Tallapoosa counties claimed victories in the Outstanding Young Farm Family...
Yamagata Gov, Female Watermelon Farmers Hold Discussion; Farmers Share Recipes Using Discarded Parts of Fruit
The Japan News
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August 20, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Yamagata Gov. Mieko Yoshimura, left, speaks with watermelon farmers in Obanazawa, Yamagata Prefecture, on July 31. The Yomiuri Shimbun 18:01 JST, August 20, 2025 OBANAZAWA, Yamagata — Yamagata Gov. Mieko Yoshimura recently...
Mint Explainer | Soy much drama: Why GM crops are a sticking point in India-US trade talks
Mint
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August 20, 2025
Behind New Delhi’s reluctance to open up the markets is dismal productivity, which makes these crops uncompetitive. Besides, can India allow imports when its own farmers are denied access to transgenic technology? Mint explains. Why is the US...