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KSDL ties up with 670 farmers for commercial cultivation in 3,586 acres

The State-run Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd. (KSDL), which is facing a shortage of sandalwood oil essential for its flagship brand “Mysore Sandal” soap, has tied up with 670 farmers for commercial cultivation of 3,586 acres, largely in dry regions of north Karnataka, including Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, to reduce its…

The Hindu

Open sale of hazardous pesticides continues to impact the health of farmers in Maharashtra

“Nothing has been banned after the 2017 poisoning cases. We are selling it,” a pesticide seller said.

The Hindu

‘Worst cherry harvest in 50 years’ as wet weather damages up to 70% of South Australian crop

Above-average December rainfall has seen prices reach $50 a kilo – but growers say new technologies and early Tasmanian harvest mean cheaper cherries on the horizon

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Why Dole plc (DOLE) Stands Out as a Top Choice in Farm Products Stocks?

Despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment, Dole plc (DOLE) has delivered a steady financial performance in its most recent quarter. The stock has generated stable returns this year and might be worth your money. Let’s discuss this in detail.

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Is Limoneira Co (LMNR) a Buy or Sell Post-Earnings?

Agribusiness company Limoneira (LMNR) reported better-than-expected revenue during the fourth quarter, but its loss per share was higher than the consensus estimate. The company expects its margins to improve in fiscal 2024 due to its strategic initiatives. However, the stock trades at an expensive valuation. So, is the stock a…

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How inflation stole Christmas across Europe

Rising cost of food and drink and presents such as books takes shine off festivities

The Guardian - UK

Rules aimed at long-contaminated groundwater drive California farmers and residents to court

Some California farming communities have been plagued for years by problems with their drinking water due to nitrates and other contaminants in the groundwater that feeds their wells

The Independent UK

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Once a laborer, this immigrant now owns his farm. He and his daughter are among few Hispanic farmers in Texas.

According to the most recent census, Texas has fewer than 26,000 Hispanic farmers compared to 236,000 white farmers.

The Texas Tribune

Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action

Animal diseases have a devastating impact on livestock production. In 2022, for example, 131 million domestic poultry died or were culled as a result of avian influenza (also called “bird flu”).

The Conversation

Slow disbursal of paddy procurement price worries farmers

The Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) is making slow progress on disbursing paddy procurement price to farmers even as the additional (second) crop season is nearing completion in Alappuzha.

The Hindu

Major Agricultural Groups Urge Reopening Of US-Mexico Crossings

Dozens of agricultural groups emphasized how badly this closure is hurting the country's economy, adding that the Union Pacific Railway estimates that $200 million in economic activity is lost daily due to this closure.

Latin Times

Retail inflation for farm workers rises to 7.37% in November, 7.13% for rural labourers

Retail inflation for farm & rural workers rises in Nov due to higher food prices; CPI-AL & CPI-RL indices up in most states.

The Hindu

Australian firms set up to promote agriculture get charity tax concessions despite billion-dollar revenue

Productivity Commission pushes to remove charity status for entities such as Co-operative Bulk Handling and Queensland Sugar Limited after inquiry into philanthropy

The Guardian - AU

Minister questions why cattle are missing from Kalaburagi goshala cow shelter, officials have no answer

Terming it as a racket of cattle smuggling in which police and other officials were involved, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge questioned what action was taken against the goshala and the officials involved. The Minister did not get a response from any official.

The Hindu

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Experts for building millet ecosystem in Karnataka

Promote millet eco system in Karnataka for consumer & cultivator benefits: round table discussion at Mysuru's Millet Mela.

Evening Standard

Colin Armstrong: Kidnapped British businessman rescued by police after being snatched by gang

Colin Armstrong, 78, was dragged from his home and taken captive

International Business Times

Illegal Mining, Smuggling Threaten Ghana's Cocoa Industry

Ghana, the world's second biggest cocoa producer, faces a growing risk to its harvest -- and blow to its crisis-hit economy -- from illegal mining and smugglers, industry officials, farmers and activists warn.

The Hindu

India’s ethanol conundrum

The future of India’s renewables strategy hangs on a delicate food-fuel trade-off; and a choice between intensifying hunger and reducing fossil fuel use

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The Independent UK

Takeaways from lawsuits accusing JBS, others of contributing to Amazon deforestation

Authorities in a western Brazil state are taking aim at deforestation of the Amazon with a slew of lawsuits against slaughterhouses and farmers accused of illegally raising cattle in a protected area

The Independent UK

Brazil lawsuits link JBS to destruction of Amazon in protected area, seek millions in damages

In an unusual series of legal actions, Brazilian prosecutors have sued multinational meatpacker JBS and three smaller slaughterhouses for allegedly buying cattle directly from illegal ranches in a protected area

The Hindu

House panel doubts Centre’s data on cattle deaths by lumpy skin disease

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing recommends Centre to ensure proper compilation of data on lumpy skin disease, and provide compensation to farmers for cattle losses.

The Hindu

Government encouraging millet cultivation, says Minister

The State government was encouraging millet cultivation among farmers and was providing cash incentives for those opting for it. This was stated by the Mysuru district in charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa after inaugurating a three-day millet mela or Siridhanya Sambhrama which got under way here on Tuesday.

The Hindu

‘Gunvatta Sankalp’ deliberates on quality interventions in agriculture

Andhra Pradesh State govt & QCI organise "Andhra Pradesh Gunvatta Sankalp" to discuss quality interventions in agriculture & allied sectors.

The Guardian - AU

Coal seam gas law changes would ‘weaken’ farmland protections, green groups say

The proposed changes remove the requirement to assess the risk of subsidence from gas wells, the Environmental Defenders Office says

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Common Ground’ shows power of film to drive change, for environment’s sake

The documentary offers hope at a time when environmental degradation, the climate crisis, the extinction crisis and threats to our natural resources are making us cynical.

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