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A generation of Texas farmers are retiring. It’s not clear who will replace them.

After 70 years on the farm, Jimmy Drake retired from the cotton business. With no family stepping up to take over the farm, he turned to a young neighbor.

The Texas Tribune

Rabi sowing target set at 43,117 hectares in Yadgir district

Yadgir farmers set to sow 43,117 hectares in rabi season, major crops being groundnut, jowar & Bengal gram. Minor crops include cotton, bajra, paddy, ragi, maize, wheat, horse gram, green gram, sesamum, sunflower & sugarcane. Govt. distributing seeds & fertilizer to farmers to help them overcome kharif season losses.

The Hindu

MS Swaminathan, ‘visionary’ father of India’s green revolution, dies at 98

Pioneering plant geneticist and agronomist whose work revolutionised farming and brought self-sufficiency in food production to India

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Australian farm incomes to be squeezed as prices dive and fears of a dry summer loom

Abares report forecasts average broadacre farm incomes to plummet by 41% this financial year, with livestock sector hit particularly hard

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand’s crisis-hit farmers feel the gloom, potentially putting climate action in jeopardy

A tough year for farmers, from Cyclone Gabrielle to double-digit inflation, could translate into more votes for parties less keen to put a price on farm emissions

The Guardian - AU

Ahead of Telangana election, Turmeric Board constituted

The Centre has decided to increase turmeric exports to ₹8,400 crore per annum

The Hindu

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren skips fifth summons of ED in land scam case

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren skips ED summons to inaugurate dairy plant in Palamu. He had earlier moved Supreme Court challenging summons but was asked to approach Jharkhand HC. ED wants to question him in land scam case.

The Hindu

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The Green Revolution is a warning, not a blueprint for feeding a hungry planet

Feeding a growing world population has been a serious concern for decades, but today there are new causes for alarm. Floods, heat waves and other weather extremes are making agriculture increasingly precarious, especially in the Global South.

The Conversation

South Africa culls millions of chickens in an effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

The outbreaks hit an industry struggling from an electricity crisis. One expert said three recent bird flu outbreaks have caused losses of at least $25 million to South Africa's poultry industry.

WEKU

'Making great wine and having fun' that's the Brokenwood way

How a Hunter winery went from a weekend venture to one of Australia's premier fine wine brands.

Newcastle Herald

US wants UK to open up its agriculture markets as part of new trade deal

Potentially wide-ranging agreement could be unachievable due to British objections to lower animal welfare standards

The Guardian - UK

Officials asked to convince Central team of the prevailing drought conditions in the region for maximum relief

Agriculture Minister directs officials to complete joint survey to assess crop loss before Central team arrives; expresses displeasure over failure to utilise funds for agri schemes; directs dept. to take legal action against those creating artificial fertilizer shortages. #Kharif #CropLoss #Agriculture #CentralTeam #Revenue #AgricultureDept #DBT #Fertilizer #Seeds #Vigilance #Farmers

The Hindu

Farmers launch ‘Awake Bharat, Defeat Modi’ campaign in Ongole

SKM farmers launch 'Awake Bharat, Defeat Modi' campaign ahead of 2024 LS polls. They demand statutory backing to MSP, withdrawal of Electricity Amendment Bill, no GM crops, minimal power tariff for upland farmers, stop monetisation of PSU assets, scrap UAPA & PMLA, debt relief commission.

The Hindu

Reach benefits of Centrally-sponsored schemes effectively to farmers, MPs tell officials

MPs Naik & Jadhav direct officials to create awareness of Central govt. schemes in Yadgir. Taluks declared drought-hit, crop damage survey report to be submitted for compensation. Officials to distribute groundnut sowing seeds, create awareness of PM Fasal Bima Yojana. Jal Jeevan Mission works of low quality, NHAI to complete…

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The Independent UK

South Africa culls nearly 2.5M chickens in effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

The South African government says nearly 2.5 million chickens have been culled in an effort to contain outbreaks of two separate strains of avian influenza that have threatened to create a shortage of eggs for consumers

The National (Scotland)

Objectors to purpose-built underpass ask if chickens will really cross a road

A bid to build an underpass for chickens to cross a country road is being opposed amid claims there is no evidence the birds will use it.

The Independent UK

Malaysians urged not to panic-buy local rice after import prices rise substantially

Malaysia’s government says enough rice is available despite recent panic-buying of locally produced rice that led to empty shelves in supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide

The Hindu

PM’s pre-poll promise of Turmeric Board for State spiced with uncertainty

Although India is the largest producer and consumer of turmeric in the world, there is good demand for it in many Asian and other countries that use it as a cooking agent and for cosmetic uses.

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Natural farming is key to achieving a healthy society, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Jawahar Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy on October 2 (Monday) said that natural farming was catching up fast as it was being viewed as a tool for achieving a healthy society. The Chief Secretary was on a field visit to the areas where organic crops were being grown in…

Zenger

Israeli And Moroccan Ministers Sign Agreement To Boost Agricultural Cooperation

Israel and Morocco Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation in Bid for Food Security

The National (Scotland)

Jacob Rees-Mogg would be 'deported from Australia', says farmers union president

THE head of the farming union has branded Jacob Rees-Mogg “morally bankrupt” over his call for “hormone-injected beef from Australia” to be…

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Bird flu vaccine drive sparks US ban on French poultry imports

France has started vaccinating ducks against bird flu in a bid to stem the virus that killed millions of birds around the world, a move that has prompted the United States to impose trade restrictions on French poultry imports.

Zenger

Kenya’s Economy Struggles With Rising Inflation And Depreciating Shilling

Inflation rates soar, fuel and food prices spike, as Kenya grapples with economic challenges.

The Independent UK

UK retailers urged to join action that ensures banana workers earn living wage

Fairtrade International is launching the initiative aiming to achieve living wages, living incomes and resilient banana supply chains.

The Hindu

Coconut farmers plan Raj Bhavan Chalo agitation tomorrow

Karnataka coconut farmers, supported by KRRS, plan Raj Bhavan Chalo agitation to demand MSP of ₹20,000/quintal from Centre & ₹5,000/quintal from State. Farmers allege anti-farmer import-export policy & NAFED's poor quality restrictions have caused copra price collapse. They also demand halt to edible oil & coconut product imports, procurement of…

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