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El Nino is threatening rice crops while grain supplies already are squeezed by the war in Ukraine

Experts are warning that rice production across South and Southeast Asia is likely to suffer with the world heading into an El Nino

The Independent UK

Consumers want NZ farmers to comply with regulations -- better monitoring and transparency would help to build trust

Assurance systems such as freshwater monitoring are a cornerstone of New Zealand’s agribusiness. They enable compliance with regulations, product safety and international trade.

The Conversation

NSW criticised after refusing to join rest of Australia in phasing out caged eggs by 2036

Agriculture ministers agree to phase out cages as animal rights advocates criticise state’s lack of deadline

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Warning as highly invasive beetle found in UK for first time in 46 years

Colorado beetles, which swarm like a plague of locusts and can devastate crops, were last recorded in the UK in 1977- a year after one of the hottest summers and worst droughts in living memory

Daily Mirror

Tomato price went up by around 300% in a year in Tamil Nadu

Tomato prices in TN up 300% in 1yr; govt selling through fair price shops & farm fresh outlets to contain price. Special drive to boost veg production planned for Jan. Request to Union Food Minister for 10,000 tonnes of tur dal a month. Price Stabilisation Fund tapped to control prices.

The Hindu

U.S. Department of Agriculture to invest $300 million in monitoring agricultural emissions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced Wednesday it will invest $300 million on monitoring and reporting planet-warming emissions from climate-smart agricultural processes, such as no-till agriculture and panting cover crops

The Independent UK

Pesticides from farming leach into world’s waterways at rate of 710 tonnes a year, UN research shows

Safe levels exceeded in 13,000km of rivers globally with ingredients potentially degrading into more persistent substances

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Centre revives move to reconstitute Rubber Board

The new Bill also assumes a political significance ahead of the upcoming Parliament elections, especially in Central Travancore where the chances of political parties are intrinsically linked to the fortunes of rubber growers.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh farmers upbeat as tobacco fetches record prices during e-auctions

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh upbeat as tobacco fetches record price; 400M kg short supply globally led to high demand; cyclonic storm damaged 40% of crop; enterprising growers replanted & gap-filled; exporters & domestic cigarette manufacturers bid high in e-auctions; medium-grade varieties fetched ₹207/kg; low-grade varieties ₹195/kg; bright-grade ₹205/kg; Union Ministry…

The Hindu

Tomato prices may shoot up further in Andhra Pradesh, cross the ₹200-mark by end of July

Tomato prices in Andhra Pradesh & southern India to cross ₹200/kg by end-July due to low cultivation in Chittoor & Annamayya districts. Prices of 1st grade may touch ₹250/kg & other grades ₹200/kg.

The Hindu

Bird flu outbreak has ‘increased dramatically’, warns Scotland’s chief vet

THE ongoing bird flu outbreak has “increased dramatically” over the last several days, Scotland’s chief vet has warned.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's bird flu outbreak 'dramatically increases' as hundreds die

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Scotland, the British Trust for Ornithology and the National Trust for Scotland collectively have voiced their concerns.

Daily Record

Scottish researchers find empowering women is 'key' to crop diversity

A study by the University of Edinburgh has found that empowering women farmers in low and middle-income countries is key to crop diversity.

The National (Scotland)

Centre to buy tomatoes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra to sell in northern cities

Centre directs Nafed, NCCF to procure tomatoes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra for distribution in major consumption centres as retail prices of tomatoes have soared up to ₹200/kg due to supply disruption caused by heavy rain.

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Evening Standard

Grow your own strawberries: from balconies to window boxes — here’s how to create a strawberry container garden

What would British summer be without strawberries? Turns out they’re also easy to grow at home.

The Conversation

Climate change threatens to cause 'synchronised harvest failures' across the globe, with implications for Australia's food security

New research shows scientists have underestimated the climate risk to agriculture and global food production. Blind spots in climate models meant “high-impact but deeply-uncertain hazards” were ignored. But now that the threat of “synchronised harvest failures” has been revealed, we cannot ignore the prospect of global famine.

The Hindu

Govt. mulling over milk price hike and 70% of it will go to farmers: Minister

Acknowledging that the government is considering hiking the price of Nandini milk supplied by Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), Animal Husbandry Minister K. Venkatesh on Tuesday said that the quantum of hike is yet to be decided.

Daily Record

Campaigners say new Falkirk rat control service should not just be for council tenants

Falkirk Council's new service will be funded by rents so only tenants will be able to use it.

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The Hindu

Shutdown by cashew traders, processing units makes lives miserable for farmers, workers

The ongoing strike at the Palasa cashew market in Srikakulam district, counted among the biggest in the region, has severely affected the lives of thousands of farmers and day workers.

The Hindu

Revanth challenges BRS for debate on 24-hour power supply

Revanth Reddy said no farmer will believe the BRS propaganda as Congress had a patent on the free power scheme. The 24-hour power supply claim under BRS is nothing but cheating

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian cattle farmer's bid to change access road blocked despite local support

Villagers had called for the new farm road to be moved away from a historic Roman road onto a nearby 60mph route but planners said it was not safe

The Hindu

Revanth comments are part of Cong. conspiracy against farming community: KTR

Zenger

Ugandan Adviser Plans Trade Shows To Boost Exports, Attract Investment

Uganda's Export Vision: $6 Billion Boost by 2028

The Hindu

Coconut farmers lose sleep as copra price goes from ₹14,500 to ₹7,000 per quintal in 8 months

Coconut is grown on over 6.46 lakh hectares across Karnataka, and the production of ball copra is around 2.18 lakh metric tonnes per year. The fall in price came up for debate in the Legislature session as well. MLAs representing coconut-growing areas demanded financial incentives for growers in addition to…

The Hindu

Meet attributes decline in area under millets to marketing, support price issues

Speakers at two-day annual group meetings on pearl millet and small millets being held here said there are challenges in expanding the area under millets, particularly the minor millets, as the farming community is unsure about the marketing facilities and remunerative price.

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