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ED alleges another scam in poll-bound Chhattisgarh with a face value of ₹175 crore

ED probes money laundering angle in alleged Custom Rice Milling Scam in Chhattisgarh, claims ₹175 crore bribes generated for 'higher powers'. Ex-MD of MARKFED and office-bearer of local rice millers' association accused of increasing special incentive from ₹40 to ₹120 per quintal, collecting kickbacks of ₹175 Crore. ED conducted search…

The Hindu

Lobby groups fought ‘hard and dirty’ against EU ban on caged farm animals

Legislation now appears to be on hold after ferocious pushback from powerful farming lobbies

The Guardian - UK

Farmers wary of dud deal as EU trade pact talks resume

The trade minister should not sign any pact with the EU that would stop Australians from using names such as feta and prosecco, the farmers federation says.

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Exposed: Secret report on UK modern slavery the Home Office didn’t want you to see

Foreign workers on British farms were allegedly starved, abused, denied medical care and financially exploited — so why did the Home Office try to cover up damning evidence from its own inspections?

The Independent UK

No festive cheer for tomato growers; virus attack adds to farmers’ woes

After experiencing record highs, even the beginning of festivities has not brought any relief for tomato growers as the current price for a box of tomato is just ₹50 to ₹120 at the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee

The Hindu

BRS asks people to be wary of Congress promises, gives Karnataka example

BRS leader Jagadish Reddy warns Telangana people not to trust Congress, citing Karnataka's failure to provide 5-hr daytime power supply to agriculture. He highlights how Telangana is providing 24x7 power supply to all categories, while Karnataka is struggling with 15,000 MW demand. He also mentions Congress' intention to provide only…

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View from The Hill: China-Australia relations head back to room temperature, with Albanese's November visit

The defrost in China-Australia relations started cautiously after the change of federal government last year. It then sped up, with developments culminating in the formal announcement at the weekend of the date for the much-anticipated visit by Anthony Albanese.

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Millions to eradicate fire ant, devastating super-pest

Hundreds of millions of dollars will be pumped into wiping out fire ants, the tiny invasive insect which poses a huge risk to Australian agriculture.

AAP

Alappuzha woman scripts rags to riches story with jackfruit-based products

Jyothi Lighitharaj, once bankrupt, now earns Rs. 2 lakh/mo. from her jackfruit-based products enterprise. She uses all parts of the fruit to make 60 value-added products, providing employment to 15 people. She procures 10 tonnes of jackfruit from Kerala & markets them through fairs & shops.

The Hindu

Will consider raising land ceiling on plantations for diversification: Minister

Kerala govt to consider raising ceiling on plantation land used for activities other than growing listed crops. DI&C to reimburse interest on loans taken by farmers for renovation of shelters, provide grant for fruit park infrastructure, aid modernisation of cultivation & optimisation of revenue. Steps taken to create 'Kerala Brand'…

The Hindu

Make edamame — fresh soybeans — a welcome addition to your healthy diet

Consumed whole, fresh or dried, soybeans contain a bounty of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

Chicago Sun-Times

Impact of farming on climate crisis will be a key Cop topic – finally

Cop28 will discuss how global food production must become sustainable to stay within 1.5C

The Guardian - UK

High steaks society: who are the 12% of people consuming half of all beef in the US?

Beef production is a huge climate crisis driver, and a new study says only a small percentage of the country does most of the eating

The Guardian - US

Ex-officials at UN farming body say work on methane emissions was censored

Pressure from agriculture lobbies led to role of cattle in rising global temperatures being underplayed by FAO, claim sources

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Forest loss from SE Asia rubber is up to 3 times more than thought: study

Forest loss driven by rubber production in Southeast Asia could be two to three times higher than estimated, highlighting the challenges facing importers under pressure to find sustainable supplies

The Hindu

Steps in place to check price rise during festival season: Centre

Centre says it has taken measures to keep prices of essential items stable during festival season: export duty on parboiled rice till March 2024, offloading 50 lakh tonnes wheat, NAFED, NCCF, Kendriya Bhandar selling atta at ₹27.50/kg, edible oil prices expected to remain stable

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These 2 Stocks are "Making" it in 3D Printing

3D printing went through a bubble, along with a number of “new” tech (EVs, anything “green”, etc.) in the recent SPAC bubble which burst in late 2021-early 2022. But the bubble is now over, and there has been a blossoming of M&A activity in the sector as valuations have come…

The Guardian - AU

Victorian dairy workers say they want to ‘keep communities alive’ amid industrial dispute

Processing workers who went on strike this week were fighting for the right for community consultation, as well as a 5% pay rise

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Union Minister Khuba demands CBI probe into Chincholi farmer’s suicide

Union Minister Khuba demands probe into farmer's suicide in Shirolli village, Chincholi taluk. Farmer held Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil responsible. BJP leaders allege law & order disruption in Kalaburagi district, call for Minister's resignation. CID & CBI investigation sought.

The Conversation

Bird flu in South Africa: expert explains what's behind the chicken crisis and what must be done about it

An outbreak of avian flu – a highly contagious viral infection that affects wild birds as well as poultry – has hit poultry farms in South Africa. Two different strains are causing outbreaks in the country – A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N6). A specialist in poultry health, Shahn Bisschop, answers some…

The Guardian - UK

Centre of deadly bird flu outbreaks shifts from Asia to Europe and Africa

Increase of virus in wild birds is driving evolution and spread of new strains, researchers found

AAP

Supermarkets deny milk shortages as strike continues

Coles and Woolworths have rejected reports of milk shortages as 1400 dairy processing workers continue their strike for better pay and conditions.

Newsroom.co.nz

Methane target debate heats up

The conversation about climate ambition from our farming sector is one of fairness, achievability and economics, not of science.

The Guardian - US

Stop obsessing over heirloom seeds and let plants change

An ‘heirloom mixologist’ says the focus on preserving seeds ignores the possibilities of more vigorous and healthy plants

Al Jazeera

‘Very thin budget’: Forex shortage triggers cost-of-living crisis in Malawi

Malawi says its forex reserves are ‘nearly empty’. Its citizens say their pockets are emptying, too.

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