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Our tropical fruits are vulnerable to climate change. Can we make them resilient in time?

Plants provide almost every calorie of food we eat. Grains like rice, wheat and corn make civilisation possible. For millennia, farmers have bred grains, fruit and vegetable varieties to get larger harvests and plants better able to tolerate different climates.

The Conversation

Students try farm work on school holidays as agriculture industry seeks young people

The average age of an Australian farmer is 58, but it is becoming more common to spot teenagers working on farms as the sector tries to boost its ageing workforce.

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Dairy farmer uses multi-species, legumes and charcoal to combat climate change

Climate change is happening, and it's happening now, according to dairy farmer David Vonhoff. He has been working on farms since he was a child and sees the changes happening right in front of him. "What is it going to be like when my grandson gets to my age?"

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Telangana Minister urges Centre to match State’s crop loss compensation to ryots

He said the State government was trying to help farmers by procuring soaked paddy by increasing the moisture content from 17% to 20% and issuing orders to custom-mill the soaked paddy to supply 1.28 lakh tonnes of boiled rice from it.

The Hindu

7 mistakes to avoid when growing your own tomatoes

Tomato plants are easy to grow, but are you making any of these 7 common mistakes?

Tom’s Guide

US records its smallest orange crop since the 1930s. What does this mean for Australia?

The global futures price for frozen orange juice concentrate has hit a record high in 2023, mostly because of production issues in the major citrus-growing US state of Florida.

ABC News

Beyond Nandini-Amul debate, dairying is an uphill task for many

Across Southern Karnataka districts of Ramanagara, Tumakuru, Kolar, and Hassan, where dairy farming has provided a source of livelihood and supplemented income over the decades, farmers are now feeling the heat of price rise. Most holdings among farmers in the State has been estimated by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)…

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Farmers hit out at parties for ignoring their manifesto

Lashing out at political parties for not expressing their stand and commitment towards implementing farmers’ manifesto, the farmers organisations on Saturday said in Mysuru that farmers would back candidates who support and vouch to implement the manifesto in their constituencies.

The Hindu

Recent rain to boost cotton cultivation in northern India: Experts

Trade body experts predicted that this year, there may be an increase in the acreage for cotton plantations in the Northern States due to the recent rain in the last few days.

The Hindu

Albury Wodonga livestock agents raise $58,000 for rural counselling services at monthly cattle sale

Talk in the saleyards at Albury Wodonga turned from the cattle market to mental health this week with livestock agents sporting a new look.

ABC News

Unlikely new generation of farmers supplying some of nation's top restaurants

Chloe and Jered have swapped their inner-city lifestyle to join a growing number of micro farmers, sowing the seeds of happiness while providing fresh produce to some of the country's top restaurants.

ABC News

Will Kate bring Coachella style to the coronation with a flower crown?

Ditching the tiara for a floral headpiece would align with everything King Charles stands for

The Guardian - UK

Black fungus killing world's crops as scientists warn of 'global catastrophe'

Scientist say the failing to tackle fungal pathogens could lead to a “global health catastrophe” and threaten the future food supply for us all, adding famine and malnutrition will kill people much quicker than Covid-19 did

Daily Mirror

Farmer's union requests clarity on government funding

Letter addressed to the Deputy First Minister asks for timetable to return deferred money

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Biosecurity funding backlash ends honeymoon between farmers federation and federal Labor

The post-election honeymoon between the new federal government and the nation’s peak farm lobby is over, as Labor is set to unveil new charges on exports.

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Australia-UK free trade agreement to take effect within weeks, relaxing visa rules and scrapping tariffs

A historic free trade agreement between Australia and the UK is set to be in place by the end of the month, following years of negotiations.

Bangkok Post

Depa unveils drone project for farmers

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) plans to launch Thailand's first project offering large drones to communities and training them in drone maintenance in an effort to push smart farming development.

Wales Online

People travelling hundreds of miles to find asparagus thanks to shortage

Traders say the demand is the highest ever seen

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Burness Paull bolsters rural business with new six-person team

Law firm poaches specialists from rival Ledingham Chalmers

Wales Online

Enforcement notice served on Barry incinerator to be altered amid appeal

The council will now respond to PEDW saying they feel it is appropriate to amend the enforcement notice

ABC News

Milk drought in Far North Queensland dairy towns blamed on 'perfect storm'

A region once home to hundreds of dairy farms has been running low on milk, with supermarket shelves stripped bare of the essential item.

The Guardian - UK

Grain trader Cargill faces legal challenge in US over Brazilian soya supply chain

World’s biggest grain trader accused of ‘shoddy due diligence’ on deforestation and alleged rights violations

Chronicle Live

Warning that chicken and veg shortages may put Sunday roast under threat

Trade experts point out that rising costs are adding to the problems of UK farmers working to put food on our tables

The Independent UK

Animal welfare charity takes Government to court over Frankenchickens

The Humane League said ministers had misinterpreted the law in allowing farmers to breed fast-growing chickens.

The Guardian - UK

Fungal attacks threaten global food supply, say experts

Climate crisis is exacerbating damage caused by crop-destroying fungi, risking ‘global health catastrophe’

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