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Bord Bia calls dispute with IFA its 'most significant'
Worldrte-news6h ago

Bord Bia calls dispute with IFA its 'most significant'

Bord Bia has said the occupation of its Dublin headquarters by members of the Irish Farmers' Association "represents the most significant breakdown in relations with a core stakeholder group" in the State agency's 30-year history.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan pitches fertiliser subsidy revamp
Politicshindustan-times13h ago

Shivraj Singh Chouhan pitches fertiliser subsidy revamp

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday strongly pitched for transferring the country’s ₹1.71 lakh-core fertiliser subsidy directly to farmers’ bank accounts, instead of routing it through crop-nutrient manufacturers, hinting that discussions were on to arrive at a consensus on how to initiate the reform.

Global InfoAnalytics poll shows majority of farmers accept new cocoa price
Businessmyjoyonline1d ago

Global InfoAnalytics poll shows majority of farmers accept new cocoa price

A recent survey by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that most cocoa farmers in Ghana believe the government’s newly announced farmgate price is fair, despite street protests and criticism from opposition politicians. According to the poll, 56% of cocoa farmers said the new price was fair, while only 11% called it unfair, with 33% remaining neutral. The findings come after widespread unrest following the Producer Price Review Committee’s (PPRC) announcement on February 12, 2026, that pegged ...

Marcos pushes tech-driven irrigation vs climate change

Marcos pushes tech-driven irrigation vs climate change

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said modern technology would enable more precise and responsive irrigation management, helping farmers better cope with the impacts of climate change. In his speech at the 2026 National Irrigation Administration–National Confederation of Irrigators Associations General Assembly, Marcos commended the National Irrigation Administration’s Command Center, which monitors dam

Serbian Farmers Block Roads in Gruža
Politicsn1-serbia2d ago

Serbian Farmers Block Roads in Gruža

Farmers in Gruža, Serbia, are organizing road blockades, with one farmer claiming that questions at a meeting with the minister were posed by individuals close to the ministry.

Farmers Intensify Protests in Bogatić, Serbia
Politicsn1-serbia2d ago

Farmers Intensify Protests in Bogatić, Serbia

Farmers in Bogatić, Serbia, have radicalized their protests, maintaining blockades in the town center and five other locations, demanding concrete solutions and accusing the ministry of 'buying time'.

Ghana still not self-sufficient in tomato production despite greenhouse technology – PFAG
Businessmyjoyonline2d ago

Ghana still not self-sufficient in tomato production despite greenhouse technology – PFAG

Despite years of investment in greenhouse technology and controlled-environment agriculture, Ghana remains unable to achieve self-sufficiency in tomato production, the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has said. The Executive Director of PFAG, Bismark Owusu Nortey, expressed concern that the country’s greenhouse projects have yet to translate into sustainable, year-round tomato production. Speaking on Joy […]

Serbian Farmers Announce Total Road Blockades
Politicsn1-serbia3d ago

Serbian Farmers Announce Total Road Blockades

Serbian farmers are escalating their protests with planned total road blockades across the country, with a representative from the Banat Alliance stating the 'incredible turnout' reflects widespread dissatisfaction.

Zambales town honors farmers at Singkamas Fest
Cultureinquirer3d ago

Zambales town honors farmers at Singkamas Fest

SAN MARCELINO, ZAMBALES, Philippines — The streets in this town came alive with color and rhythm as residents and local officials wrapped up their six-day Singkamas Festival on Sunday with a lively grand parade and street dancing competition celebrating its prized root crop. Known as the “Singkamas Capital” of the province, the municipality holds the

BSP Leader Mayawati Aims for 'Master Key of Power'
Politicshindu3d ago

BSP Leader Mayawati Aims for 'Master Key of Power'

At an all-India meeting in Lucknow, BSP leader Mayawati stated that the party is striving to obtain the 'master key of power' through democratic means, also addressing trade concerns and challenges for farmers and Bahujans.

Agriculture minister defends FMD response amid criticism of negligence
Healthcyprus-mail1d ago

Agriculture minister defends FMD response amid criticism of negligence

Agricultural minister, Maria Panayiotou addressed growing criticism on Wednesday over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, insisting that strict biosecurity measures and a national action plan had been in place from the outset. Speaking after a meeting with representatives of livestock farmers and cheesemakers, she rejected claims of negligence, especially those raised during […]

Australia’s most costly anti-climate policy hits taxpayers for $30m a day as calls mount to wind back fuel tax credits | Adam Morton
EnvironmentThe Guardian1d ago

Australia’s most costly anti-climate policy hits taxpayers for $30m a day as calls mount to wind back fuel tax credits | Adam Morton

The government will hand over $10.8bn this financial year under the scheme that makes it cheaper for miners and other industries to use diesel and petrol Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here It’s the most costly anti-climate policy in the Australian government budget, working against efforts to cut emissions. This financial year, taxpayers will hand over nearly $10.8bn to make it cheaper for miners, farmers and some other indu...

The Cocoa Conundrum: Why Ghana’s farmers are poor despite making the world’s best chocolate
Businessmyjoyonline2d ago

The Cocoa Conundrum: Why Ghana’s farmers are poor despite making the world’s best chocolate

The State of Things Every so often, you come across an economic situation so perverse, so utterly divorced from basic market logic, that you have to wonder how it has survived for so long. The case of Ghana’s cocoa sector is a textbook example. Here we have a country that produces some of the world’s finest cocoa—the essential ingredient for a multi-billion dollar global chocolate industry.  Yet the smallholder farmers who are the bedrock of this industry remain trapped in extreme poverty, ma...

Farmers Debate Future of Food at UAB Campus
Environmentla-vanguardia3d ago

Farmers Debate Future of Food at UAB Campus

Farmers gathered at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) campus for a debate on the future of food, accompanied by a local producers' market promoting direct sales and responsible consumption.

Fiscal Cash Register Exemption Rules in Poland
Worldrzeczpospolita3d ago

Fiscal Cash Register Exemption Rules in Poland

The article details the turnover limits, exclusions, and payment methods that qualify for exemption from mandatory fiscal cash register recording in Poland, including sales to non-business individuals and lump-sum farmers.

Serbian Farmers Block Roads in Protest
Politicsdanas3h ago

Serbian Farmers Block Roads in Protest

Farmers in Serbia continue to block approximately 80 main, regional, and local roads across the country, releasing a detailed list of locations for their 24-hour or multi-hour blockades.

Some British farmers will lose money by opting into environmental schemes under new plans
EnvironmentThe Guardian1d ago

Some British farmers will lose money by opting into environmental schemes under new plans

Government plans to cap payments for sustainable farming schemes at £100,000 per farm Some farmers will lose money by opting into environment schemes under new plans to cap payments available for sustainable farming. Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, said the new system is “fairer”, adding: “Too much of our most productive land was removed from conventional farming.” Farmers will be disincentivised from taking large amounts of their land out of food production and rewilding it for nat...

SKM to intensify stir to press for key demands
Politicshindu1d ago

SKM to intensify stir to press for key demands

Farmers’ coalition to hold ‘Worker-Farmer Parliament’ in Delhi on March 9; mahapanchayats to be organised across the country from March 10 to April 13 to explain ‘dangers of India-U.S. trade deal’

Serbian Farmers Threaten to Block Serbia Amid Protest Radicalization
Politicsn1-serbiadanas2d ago2 sources

Serbian Farmers Threaten to Block Serbia Amid Protest Radicalization

Miroslav Aleksić of the People's Movement of Serbia (NPS) stated that farmers, if united, have the power to block all of Serbia, warning them not to expect the government to change its stance on agriculture. Farmers are announcing a radicalization of their protests and blockades starting Tuesday.

Albanian Farmers Face Challenges in Accessing EU Markets
Businessreporter-al3d ago

Albanian Farmers Face Challenges in Accessing EU Markets

Albanian farmers are encountering difficulties in accessing EU markets despite the country opening negotiations on agricultural standards as part of its EU accession process, prompting the launch of the EuroAgro Albania 2025-2030 platform.

Seven farmers killed in Plateau
PoliticsPremium Times3d ago

Seven farmers killed in Plateau

The spokesperson of Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, and the spokesperson of Operation Enduring Peace, Chinonso Oteh, confirmed the development. The post Seven farmers killed in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Albanian Farmers Struggle to Access EU Markets
Businessbalkan-insight3d ago

Albanian Farmers Struggle to Access EU Markets

Albania's large agricultural sector faces significant challenges, including outdated methods, low productivity, banned pesticides, and corruption, hindering its efforts to expand into European markets despite aspirations for growth.

Serbian Farmers Radicalize Protests
Politicsn1-serbia3d ago

Serbian Farmers Radicalize Protests

Serbian farmers have decided to escalate their protests starting Tuesday, with over 30 associations participating, stating it's the only way to bring about change.