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Forests are vital to protect the climate, yet the world is falling far behind its targets

The world is falling behind on commitments to protect and restore forests, according to the recent Forest Declaration Assessment. There is no serious pathway to fixing climate change while forest losses continue at current rates, because global climate targets, sustainable development goals and forest commitments depend on each other.

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Shortage of fertilisers hits pineapple farmers in Kerala

Kochi pineapple farmers face shortage of urea & other chemical fertilisers, despite favourable price & normal rainfall. Subsidised fertilisers are rationed, only 45-50 sacs/month, while 400 kg/acre/year is required. Price of special grade pineapple is up from ₹31/kg in 2022 to ₹39/kg in 2020. Green & ripe fruits also saw…

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Jagan is indifferent to woes of distressed farmers, says APCC president Gidugu Rudra Raju

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gidugu Rudra Raju on November 1 (Wednesday) alleged that the Jagan Mohan Reddy government had failed to address the woes of farmers in the State. Mr. Rudra Raju, along with other Congress leaders, visited the family of Kakunuri Srikanth, a debt-ridden farmer who ended…

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Company directors could be held liable and fined over unforeseen nature-related impacts and risks

Failure to identify commercial risks could constitute a breach of duty of care and diligence, according to new legal opinion

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Forest fringe settlements erupt in protest over ‘translocation’ of wild pigs from Sabarimala

Kottayam locals protest alleged translocation of wild boars from Sabarimala to Chennappara. PTR authorities allegedly brought the pigs in six cages on a vehicle. Irate locals demand action against forest officials. PTR denies allegations, claims boars released deep into forests. Locals insist on stern action to prevent worsening wildlife attacks.

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War plunged Israel’s agricultural heartlands into crisis, raising fears for its farming future

The Israel-Hamas war has plunged Israel’s agricultural heartlands into crisis

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MGNREGA workers in West Bengal seek work under ‘Khela Hobe’ scheme

Union of agricultural workers steps up heat on TMC over lack of implementation of 'Khela Hobe' scheme. 741 workers applied for work in Purulia, but no work given.

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Country diary: This glorious part of Britain should be shared, not withheld

Long Dean, Cotswolds: On the farm, my mind is turning to winter feeding, but a row over a local public footpath is brewing

The Guardian - UK

Deforestation has big impact on regional temperatures, study of Brazilian Amazon shows

Research highlights benefits forests bring surrounding regions in terms of cooler air and more rainfall

The Guardian - UK

Daera ‘acting to mitigate’ as workers at ports and meat factories strike

Workers are staging their action over pay.

The Independent UK

EU-Australia free trade deal collapses

Australia walked away from the latest round of negotiations for a free trade deal with the European Union saying it was unable to secure enough for its farm exports. Ministers said it could take years for a deal to be reached.

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‘Significant disruption’ expected as port and meat factory workers walk out

Around 260 members of the Nipsa union are taking part in the five-day action over pay, including at ports in Belfast, Larne and Warrenpoint.

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Australia’s free trade deal with EU collapses as both sides accuse the other of being unwilling to compromise

EU accused of not offering enough access for Australian beef, sheep, dairy and sugar exporters

The Guardian - AU

Icac says Berejiklian inquiry sent ‘clear message’ – as it happened

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Drought impact: Onion prices skyrocket

Bengaluru: Drought has caused severe crop loss in Chitradurga, major onion-growing belt, leading to skyrocketing prices of onions in retail market. Arrivals of onions from Challakere reduced to less than 10% of usual. Quality of onions improved, but old 'peeled out' onions still available at lower prices. Union govt. fixed…

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Team of young farmers come up with automated watering system

Pro-planter, a unit managed by a team of six young farmers, is an automated system that can be activated from anywhere in the world. It is designed to help urban part-time farmers in Kozhikode city, and can be connected to a minimum of 15 and maximum of 400 earthen pots…

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Farmers threaten indefinite stir in Mysuru seeking higher procurement price for sugarcane

Peeved by the delay in announcement of the State Advisory Price and a higher Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane, farmers have threatened to launch an indefinite stir in Mysuru from November 9, 2023.

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'Serious concerns' over Australia's soil carbon scheme

Soil scientists are warning Australia's soil carbon farming scheme is flawed and risks overestimating the country's greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

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Poultry companies ask judge to dismiss ruling that they polluted an Oklahoma watershed

A group of poultry producers, including the world’s largest, are asking a federal judge to dismiss his ruling that they polluted an Oklahoma watershed

The Times of India

Horticulture waste adds to residents’ woes amidst water crisis in Noida

NOIDA: Apart from the unrelieved water supply issues, residents of several sectors across Noida and Greater Noida have also complained of piles of branches and leaves that have been left neglected by the roadside for days after the pruning of trees.

The Hindu

World Tobacco Growers’ Day: Ryots urge govt. to cut taxes on domestic products, curb smuggling

FAIFA appeals to govt to reduce high taxation on domestic products & curb smuggled cigarettes. On World Tobacco Growers' Day, FAIFA & ITGA celebrate event to promote positive socio-economic impact of tobacco. Tobacco provides employment to 45.7 million people & generates tax revenues of ₹70,000 crore. Demand for FCV tobacco…

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Go in for crop insurance to claim compensation under ‘prevented or failed sowing’ clause, farmers told

The Agriculture Department has urged farmers, who usually cultivate samba paddy in Tiruchi district, to go in for crop insurance so as to be eligible to get compensation under the Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme.

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KCR accuses Congress leaders of ‘undermining’ the interests of farmers, flays Tummala Nageswara Rao

The Guardian - UK

UK accused of plan to further cut cost of bananas at expense of poorest African producers

UK refusing to commit to EU pledge to stop cutting tariffs on big producers despite bananas being as cheap today as three decades ago

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: the industry figures behind ‘declaration of scientists’ backing meat eating

Document used to target top EU officials over environmental and health policies but climate experts view it as propaganda

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