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Agri-business management scholarship open for applications
Irish Farmers Journal
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ATU and Tuam-based business Cormac Tagging have launched a new Agri-Business Management Scholarship in the Mountbellew campus. The new €3,000 scholarship opportunity for the academic year 2025/26 is designed to support and retain students entering...
Agricola man who allegedly fired shots after brother was killed appears in court
Stabroek News
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June 12, 2025
Keon Narine -denied bail An Agricola electrician, 23-year-old Keon Narine appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Magistrate Fabayo Azore charged with discharging a loaded firearm and possession of ammunition and a firearm...
Farmers in TN's Dharmapuri raise alarm over dumping of medical waste in farmlands, waterways
The Assam Tribune
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June 12, 2025
Chennai, June 12: Farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Dharmapuri district have raised serious concerns over the rampant and illegal dumping of medical waste in agricultural lands and irrigation canals. They have appealed to district authorities and the health...
Farmers urged to attend solar info evening in Abbey
Connacht Tribune
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June 12, 2025
GALWAY farmers have been asked to ‘seriously consider’ the use of solar panels on their shed roofs given that there is a 60% TAMS grant available for such projects. Stephen Canavan, Galway IFA Chair, said that every farmer ‘owed it to themselves’...
Farmers deserve better regulation of fertiliser
The Southern Star
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FERTILISER imports should be subjected to the same stringent regulations as farmers as inconsistencies in density and granule size is causing problems locally. That’s according to the West Cork IFA branch who are highlighting the problem at...
Farmers unhappy in absence of fair price for Chaite paddy
The Rising Nepal
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By Gyanu Pangeni,Madhyabindu, June 12: This year, Chaite rice farming has been good in Nawalpur. However, farmers have been left disappointed due to lack of fair price for their produce. Dan Bahadur Ale, a farmer from Madhyabindu Municipality-2,...
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Meets Delhi Farmers, Promises Scheme Benefits and Agri-Tech Support
Krishi Jagran
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June 12, 2025
Home News On Day 14 of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Tigipur village near Delhi, interacted with farmers, and promoted agri-tech innovations. The campaign, which has connected with over...
Agricola youth remanded on 3 charges
Kaieteur News
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June 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025 News : Accused, Keon Narine, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday Kaieteur News – Twenty-three-year-old Keon Narine, the brother of Nicholas Narine, called ‘Biggs’, who was murdered on Monday, was remanded on Wednesday to...
Scottish agricultural emissions at record low despite sector challenges
The Scottish Farmer
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June 12, 2025
“Let me be crystal clear,” Mr Fairlie said. “We have no policy to reduce livestock numbers. Instead, we are committed to supporting the sector to enhance productivity and resilience while reducing emissions intensity.” His comments come amid...
The Spending Review: 'Farmers will be breathing a sigh of relief' as farming left out of Chancellor's speech
Farmers Guardian
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June 11, 2025
Food and farming failed to appear in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review address today (June 12), although it is believed Defra has secured a ‘strong financial settlement'. Despite fears the farming friendly budget was to be slashed, Defra...
Roadmap for training young poultry and livestock farmers unveiled
GhanaWeb
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June 11, 2025
A comprehensive roadmap for a training program under the Feed Ghana flagship initiative has been unveiled, paving the way for a nationwide rollout of the ambitious Young Poultry and Livestock Farmers Initiative. This public-private partnership...
ADB Advances Climate-Smart Agric-Insurance to Protect Ghanaian Farmers
News Ghana
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June 12, 2025
Ghana’s Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) is pioneering a parametric insurance solution in partnership with Malta-based MyUbuntu to shield smallholder farmers from worsening climate shocks. The innovative model uses satellite data and climate...
Ghana’s 24-Hour Ports to Launch July 1 for Agricultural Export Boost
News Ghana
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June 12, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama announced today that Ghana will implement round-the-clock operations at Tema and Takoradi ports beginning July 1, a move designed to strengthen the country’s agricultural export capacity. The declaration came during...
Our Economic Transformation Depends On Agric – Mahama
Daily Guide
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June 12, 2025
President John Mahama President John Mahama says the country’s economic transformation cannot be realised without a deliberate effort to utilise the resources that abound in the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the Horticulture Expo 2025...
Oman launches first integrated agricultural centre in Dhofar’s Najd area
The Arabian Stories
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June 12, 2025
Muscat – The project is being developed in collaboration with the Najd Agricultural Development Office at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources. The project seeks to strengthen collaboration with the agricultural community in...
Shapiro administration announces $224K investment in Pennsylvania agriculture
Keystone Today - Pennsylvania
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June 12, 2025
The Shapiro Administration announced a $224,190 investment in Agriculture Promotion Grants to boost domestic sales and exports of Pennsylvania agricultural products. The announcement was made by Agriculture Secretary Redding at Waltz Estate Winery...
Jonathan Urges African Leaders to Ease Credit for Farmers, De-Risk Lending to Boost Food Security
Arise News
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June 12, 2025
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on African governments to implement policies that ensure farmers’ access to affordable credit, aiming to enhance food production and security across the continent. A statement by his media aide,...
Ghana Launches Agricultural Transformation Drive to Boost Exports
News Ghana
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June 12, 2025
President John Mahama has unveiled an ambitious agricultural development plan aimed at positioning Ghana as a global leader in horticulture exports. Speaking at the Ghana Horticultural Expo 2025, the President outlined a comprehensive strategy to...
Soybean crop failure leaves Haveri farmers devastated
The Hans India
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June 12, 2025
Haveri: Over 200 soybean farmers across several villages in Haveri district are staring at an agrarian crisis after seeds supplied by the Agriculture Department reportedly failed to germinate even 10 days after sowing. The affected farmers allege...
New Zealand’s agriculture innovation stars revealed
NBR
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June 12, 2025
The winners of the annual Fieldays Innovation Awards are announced amid concerns about insufficient commercialisation support. Some of New Zealand's most promising agritech startups are on show at Fieldays this week, but at least one has raised...