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Migrant fruit picker who ‘struggled to buy food after being underpaid by British farm’ sues employers

Exclusive: Sapana Pangeni, 31, from Nepal, also claims she worked six-day weeks and had to buy her own protective equipment

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

JD(S) leaders, and workers stage protest in Hassan; demand suitable support price for copra

JD(S) workers led by former Minister H.D. Revanna protested in Hassan, demanding a suitable support price for copra. Price had fallen to ₹7,269/quintal, compared to ₹18,000/quintal a few months ago. Protesters demanded Congress fulfill its promise of ₹15,000/quintal. Congress MLA K.M. Shivalinge Gowda blamed Centre for farmers' plight & urged…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

‘Brands to avoid’: Mars and Cadbury among chocolate firms criticised in ethics report

Only 17 out of 82 companies investigated were found to use suppliers that paid cocoa farmers enough to live on

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023

Punjab farmers reject ₹11 sugarcane SAP hike; call it ‘betrayal’

Punjab's sugarcane growers accuse AAP-led govt. of "betrayal" after CM Bhagwant Mann announces SAP hike of Rs 11/quintal, deemed "too little" by farmers.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Low UK potato harvests raise fears about Christmas supplies

Experts say supermarkets may have to rely on imports from as far afield as Egypt, pushing up environmental impact

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Ensure adequate fodder for cattle, officials told

Minister Venkatesh directs officials to ensure no fodder scarcity in Mysuru. Ban on transportation of fodder to other states till normalcy returns. Fodder stock sufficient for 24 weeks. Vacancies in department to be filled phase-wise. ₹7.10 crore grant for 2023-24, ₹4.13 crore spent on equipment, medicines. Lumpy skin disease vaccination…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Why men in 19th century Wales dressed as women to protest taxation

South-west Wales was reeling in the wake of social unrest in November 1843. There had been a series of protests over several years by farmers furious at taxation levels, mainly attacking tollgates. Often, the men involved dressed as women and were therefore known in Welsh as Merched Beca (Rebecca’s daughters).…

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2023

Feeding humans has trapped the world in debt, degradation: FAO report | Explained

A UN FAO report has revealed a staggering hidden cost of agrifood systems surpassing $10 trillion. In India, this manifests as poverty, environmental harm, and health-related issues. To transform these systems, multi-cropping systems can protect farmers, improve nutrition, and positively impact ecology. India's Green Revolution led to monoculture, undermining seed…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

The weaknesses of catch share policies

"Blue Harvest’s rise and fall is the result of a fisheries management structure called catch shares"

Salon · Nov 30, 2023

CRON, DOLE or MOS: Which Agriculture Stock Is Set to Bloom?

Despite economic challenges, the agricultural sector is set to stay strong with ongoing government support, advanced technology integration, and a focus on innovation aimed toward operational efficiency. In light of these industry tailwinds, which agricultural stock among Cronos Group (CRON), The Mosaic Company (MOS), and Dole plc (DOLE) is most…

StockNews.com · Nov 30, 2023