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Sustainable vision secures hospitality student inaugural ‘Green Spatula’ award
Wrexham.com
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A skilled student’s sustainable vision secured her a prestigious inaugural hospitality prize. This year’s Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or competition introduced the Green Spatula Award, a special accolade presented in partnership with The World...
Agriculture sector: World’s largest freshwater guzzler
Pakistan Observer
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July 7, 2025
BEFORE the sun rises, billions of people across the globe begin their day with one pressing concern: how to put food on the table. But behind every meal lies an invisible cost— the world’s freshwater reserves, dwindling fast and undervalued. For...
Ontario and federal governments investing $5 million in sustainable grazing lands
The Review
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The governments of Canada and Ontario announced on June 26 that they are investing up to $5 million to help make community grazing pastures in Ontario more productive and resilient. The funding will help strengthen Ontario’s agriculture and...
Industry leaders join forces at Great Yorkshire Show as family farm fears continue
Darlington and Stockton Times
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Senior NFU officials will join York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith on Tuesday to discuss a new report from the mayor and other issues threatening the future of Yorkshire family farms. These include the current drought, the government’s...
UK farmers outraged Australian beef is selling cheaper citing lower welfare standards
Beef Central
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July 7, 2025
Major UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s 30 Days Matured British Beef Thick Cut Sirloin Steak sells for the equivalent of £33.13/kg or A$69/kg FARMERS in the United Kingdom are outraged to see imported beef, including that from Australia, being sold...
Small Organic Farms Struggle to Survive Under Regulatory Weight and Rising Costs
[your]NEWS
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July 8, 2025
Rising certification costs, regulatory red tape, and favoritism toward large operators are making it harder for small organic farms to stay viable. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Small organic farms across the United States are warning of growing...
In Uganda, Deadly Landslides Force an Agricultural Reckoning
Yale E360
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July 8, 2025
Nestled in Uganda’s Kamwanyi village on the lush western slopes of Mount Elgon — a vast, 24-million-year-old extinct volcano that straddles the border between Uganda and Kenya — Francis Gidegi’s three-acre farm benefits from fertile soils, cool...
Insurer backs agricultural growth, targets rural market
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 8, 2025
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s rural economy, Lasaco Assurance Plc has pledged greater support for the agricultural sector through tailored insurance solutions. This was revealed when the company’s leadership paid a courtesy...
LACRA New Management Unveils Vision for Revival, Sustainable Growth
Liberian Observer
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The newly appointed leadership of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) has outlined a bold vision for revitalizing the country’s agricultural commodity sector. At a press conference held on Monday, July 7, the Interim...
SEW-EURODRIVE energy audits help farmers drive down irrigation costs
Cape Business News
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July 8, 2025
SEW-EURODRIVE is expanding its support to South Africa’s agricultural sector by leveraging its world class expertise in energy audits for drive systems – helping farmers unlock cost savings and improve operational efficiencies in irrigation...
Palm weevil larvae farming solution to livestock feed crisis –Expert
The Sun Nigeria
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July 8, 2025
By Chinyere Anyanwu A palm weevil larvae farmer and Chief Executive Officer of Smart360 Farms Limited, Ogun State, Mr. Smart Chukwudi, has highlighted the growing demand for palm weevil larvae both as a source of protein for human consumption and...
Washington wheat growers support Newhouse's agricultural bill efforts
KNDU - Washington State
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July 8, 2025
WASHINGTON – The Washington Association of Wheat Growers is expressing support for Rep. Dan Newhouse's work on a bill within the House Agriculture Committee. This bill aims to strengthen the farm safety net and modernize agricultural policy. The...
‘A real honour’: Farming company comes out on top with award win
Diss Express
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July 8, 2025
The co-owner of a farming company said he feels honoured after scooping up a regional business award. A total of 70 entries were received for the Norfolk Rural Business Awards, with the winners and runners up in nine different categories unveiled...
‘Where sustainability meets innovation and community meets joy’
Sentinel & Enterprise - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
The Cowabunga Splash Park — a new feature at Davis Farmland that claims to be the largest zero-depth splash park in America — will be celebrating a grand opening Thursday morning at the Sterling park. Spanning an area equivalent to 36 full-size...
Inclusion in agriculture must be more than policy dream
Kuensel
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Bhutan’s ambition to make its agriculture sector more inclusive by involving persons with disabilities (PWDs) is a welcome and commendable move. Guided by the principles of Gross National Happiness and reinforced by the Sustainable Development...
Digital transformation of dairy farming
Business Recorder
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July 8, 2025
The dairy sector is crucial for both economic support and food security with an effective value chain that supports the livelihoods to millions. Despite its substantial contribution in Pakistan’s GDP, dairy producers, particularly small livestock...
Boosting agric investments crucial to fighting inflation –Oluwole
The Sun Nigeria
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July 8, 2025
By Chinyere Anyanwu [email protected] Dumebi Oluwole, a leading voice in Nigeria’s economic landscape, has noted that the root causes of inflation in Nigeria are complex and multifaceted and require a comprehensive approach to address. Oluwole,...
IMF Board approval: $370m disbursement should be channelled into agric – Economist
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 8, 2025
Economist Professor Patrick Asuming, has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board approval of Ghana’s fourth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. The approval paves the way for the disbursement of $370...
‘Either have it in a lota or jug’: Jaideep Ahlawat says he ate 40 rotis, drank 1.5 litres of milk daily and never gained weight when he was young; is it sustainable?
The Indian Express
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July 8, 2025
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat recently opened up about his childhood eating habits and surprisingly fast metabolism, reflecting a time when physical activity easily balanced out hearty meals. “Until 2008, my weight never crossed 70 kgs, even though I am...
Lao, Thai Officials Reaffirm Strong Agricultural Cooperation
Lao News Agency
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KPL Mr. Linkham Douangsavanh, Minister of Agriculture and Environment of the Lao PDR, recently welcomed Ms. Morakot Sriswasdi, Ambassador of Thailand to the Lao PDR, and her delegation for bilateral talks aimed at strengthening cooperation in...