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Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of California animal welfare law

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices sounded wary Tuesday of California’s animal welfare law and its protections for breeding pigs, warning it could set off a wave of state laws that put a wide array of restrictions on products moving nationwide.

Los Angeles Times

The Chief Minister distributes crop insurance to farmers

A sum of ₹481 crore is to be paid to over 4.42 lakh farmers across the State under the schemes for ‘special season’ in 2021-22

The Hindu

Sweetheart climate payouts for farmers

Agricultural emissions are behind two thirds of the warming New Zealand is responsible for, but the sector is slated to get special benefits under the Government's farm pricing proposal.

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I am no fan of agricultural chemicals but without them food would cost much more

There is a debate to be had about the use of chemicals on Australian farms but it needs to begin with a question: are we willing to pay more for fresh produce?

The Guardian - AU

Andhra Pradesh: CM asks officials to complete authentication of farmers for e-cropping by October 15

Geofencing and QR code systems should be implemented in the Civil Supplies Department and social audit should be completed within the deadline, says Jagan Mohan Reddy

The Hindu

Farmers’ outfits question delay in announcing MSP for ongoing Rabi season

At the time of announcing the MSP last year, a government release said that normally MSP for Rabi season was announced in October

The Hindu

New Zealand plans to tax cow and sheep burps in bid to combat climate change

The proposal has sparked a fierce backlash from farmers

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Supreme Court hears pork industry's challenge to California animal welfare law

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear the pork industry's challenge to a California animal welfare law that would forbid confining breeding pigs in narrow metal cages for most of their lives.

Los Angeles Times

Hemp could make Scotland's agricultural sector carbon neutral, report finds

HEMP has the potential to make Scotland's agricultural sector carbon neutral, a new report has found.

The National (Scotland)

Cow burps could be taxed in New Zealand to tackle climate change

Farm animals produce gases that warm the planet, particularly methane from cattle burps and nitrous oxide from their urine.

Wales Online

RSS farmer body Bharatiya Kisan Sangh to fight for ‘profitable price’ of crops

The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh announced that it will hold a ‘Kisan Garjana Rally’ in New Delhi on December 19

The Hindu

Malaysia’s export ban on live chicken will be lifted in phases

Malaysia will lift its export restrictions on live commercial broilers in phases starting from Tuesday, according to Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries Ronald Kiandee.

Bangkok Post

Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of pork

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday over a California animal cruelty law that could raise the cost of bacon and other pork products nationwide

The Independent UK

New Zealand angers its farmers by proposing taxing cow burps

New Zealand's government on Tuesday proposed taxing the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change. Farmers quickly condemned the plan.

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New Zealand farmers may pay for greenhouse gas emissions under world-first plans

By 2025, farmers would pay a levy on emissions from sources such as cow burps and gases from their urine under proposals released by Jacinda Ardern

Salon

How warming winters pollute US waters

Nearly half the country’s waters could see an increase in toxic agricultural runoff.

The Independent UK

New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, angering farmers

New Zealand’s government on Tuesday proposed taxing the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change

Salon

Climate may lose backing in Farm Bill

Republicans have already vowed to strip climate funding from the bill

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After damage to crops from unseasonal rains, Rajasthan begins assessment for providing relief to farmers

Survey of crops starts in Tonk, Bundi and Kota districts in the presence of revenue officials and representatives of insurance companies

ABC News

Australian startup OceanFarmr aims to provide investment for oyster farmers

These farmers run successful businesses, but banks almost never give them loans. One Australian startup is trying to change that.

ABC News

After 14 deaths in 18 months, public hearings into safety on WA farms are set to begin

Two people have died since the inquiry was announced in June.

Axios

"There's just not enough water": California drought hits grocery stores

Grocery prices, already at record highs, could climb even more.

The Hindu

Govt. proposes 434 cotton purchase centres this season

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The Independent UK

Liz Truss opposes placing solar panels on farmland, Downing Street says

It comes amid reports that Environment Secretary Ranil Jayawardena is considering stricter planning rules for solar power developments.

The Guardian - UK

Animals Farmed: fast-growing chickens, river pollution and VR for cows

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