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Angry French farmers drive their tractors into Paris in fresh protests

Angry farmers were back in Paris on their tractors in a new protest Friday demanding more government support and simpler regulations, on the eve of a major agricultural fair in the French capital.

France 24

French farmers stage tractor protests in Paris on eve of Agriculture Fair

Two tractor convoys caused traffic jams on motorways leading to Paris on Friday as they rolled towards the city centre. The action comes a day before France's annual Agriculture Fair, where President Emmanuel Macron risks getting booed by farmers upset over soaring costs.

Radio France Internationale

Tractors Roll Into Paris As Farmers Up Pressure On Macron

Farmers drove their tractors into central Paris on Friday to raise the pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, who has promised them a meeting at France's coming agriculture fair bonanza to discuss their grievances.

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Arrival of new turmeric to regulated markets continue to be low in Erode

Low arrival of new turmeric in Erode markets due to low prices, impacting farmers in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

The Hindu

France could meet climate goals if meat consumption is 'halved'

As farmers from all over France prepare to converge in Paris for the yearly agriculture fair, a new study argues that reducing meat consumption could solve France’s emissions problems. But farmers, already tense after weeks of protests against soaring costs, may not be amenable to reducing their herds – even…

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Haryana presents a tax-free budget; waives-off interest, penalty on crop loans

Haryana budget 2024: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announces crop loan waiver and budget proposals for 2024-25, focusing on farmer welfare.

The Hindu

Mann announces ₹1 crore compensation, job for sister of farmer killed at Punjab-Haryana border

Punjab CM announces ₹1 crore compensation and government job for sister of farmer killed at Khanauri border.

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India making waves as WTO tries to net fishing deal

Geneva hosts WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies, with India playing a key role in shaping the agreement.

The Hindu

Haryana government revokes National Security Act against farmer leaders

The Haryana Police on Friday revoked the imposition of the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 against some union leaders of the Ambala district after announcing it late on Thursday night. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Odisha cabinet approves extension of farmer incentive scheme by 3 years

Odisha cabinet approves ₹6,029.70 crore budget for KALIA farmer incentive program, benefiting small farmers and agricultural households.

The Hindu

UK MP, rights group express concern over death of farmer Shubhkaran Singh

Labour MP for Slough Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi raised the reported admission by ‘X,’ formerly Twitter in the Karnataka High Court, that it was forced to block accounts of individuals and leaders linked to the ongoing protest.

The Hindu

Protestors to pay any loss to public property during farmers protest

Amid a stand-off with the farmers, who are protesting with their demands, Haryana Police in Ambala District has said that any loss to the government and private property. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Morning Digest | Centre says farmer protests won’t impact wheat procurement; Sandeshkhali witnesses fresh tensions as Bengal BJP chief removed from village, and more

From Amit Shah’s BJP poll campaign in Chhattigarh to Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 22, 2024

The Hindu

Precision farming to make it sustainable, secure: ICAR-DG

Dr. Himanshu Pathak emphasizes smart agriculture for sustainable crop production at ICAR seminar, highlighting role of technology in farming.

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SKM pledges to mobilise farmers nationwide and hold talks for action plan

Samyukta Kisan Morcha mobilises farmers nationwide in support of demands amid ongoing stand-off with Centre.

WEKU

Some USDA programs have been mired in inequity. A panel's final report offers changes

An equity commission created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has released over 60 recommendations it says will finally bring more fairness to policies affecting farming and rural America.

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European Farmers Protest High Production Costs In Madrid

Farmers in Madrid and Paris protest EU policies, seeking fair prices and support for sustainable agriculture. Protests reflect broader discontent among Eur...

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Young Farmer Dies Amid Police Action Against Protesters In India

The young man from the Indian state of Punjab has reportedly become the first casualty in the protests.

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EU to extend Ukrainian agriculture free trade, adding safeguards for farmers

European Union member states have agreed to renew a deal with Ukraine to remove import duties on agricultural products, but have included more safeguards to keep the imports from driving down prices at the expense of European farmers who have been protesting across the continent.

The Hindu

Morning digest | Centre increases FRP of sugarcane; Manipur HC modifies its contentious order on ST status for Meiteis, and more

From Centre’s hike in Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane to Manipur HC’s modification of its order on ST status for Meities, here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 22, 2024

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu’s Agri Budget: hits and misses

Critics feel that core issues haven’t received due attention in 2024 Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget

Evening Standard

Hundreds of farmers descend on Madrid as tractor protests sweep European capitals

Organisers said they were bringing 500 tractors and many more farmers on buses into Spain’s capital

Radio France Internationale

French PM seeks to avert fresh farmer protests with bill of change

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal outlined a package of measures on Wednesday aimed at reassuring farmers that agriculture remained a top priority for the government.

Evening Standard

What is Chlormequat? Potentially harmful pesticide found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats

Studies have found traces of a potentially harmful pesticide in 80% of US urine samples

International Business Times

France Seeks To Placate Farmers As Protests Flare Up Again

France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal sought to head off fresh farmers' protests Wednesday, as they resumed direct action including dumping produce and blocking roads in pursuit of their demands.

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