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Protesting Farmers In France Lift Roadblocks As Standoff Eases

France's agriculture minister said Friday that the worst of a crisis that saw farmers block roads nationwide was over, as protesters began lifting roadblocks following government promises of cash and eased regulation.

International Business Times

Why are farmers protesting across the EU and what can the bloc do about it?

Food producers say increasing costs, tiny margins and climate policies leave livelihoods in peril

The Guardian - UK

Ignoring an agricultural sector in distress

The revival of agricultural growth from its long-term slump requires imaginative policy shifts and decisive fiscal measures, but the Budget provides no indications of such a plan or even intent

The Hindu

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Black-owned farm acreage plummets

"It’s a stolen opportunity for Black families to build wealth . . ."

Salon

France's 2 key farmers unions suspend protests after new offers from the government

Farmers have blocked highways for days across the country to denounce low wages, heavy regulation and unfair competition from abroad. The unions said the new measures represented "tangible progress."

WEKU

Macron calls for farming reform as food producers hurl eggs at European parliament

Demonstrations calling for help with taxes, costs and environmental rules overshadow EU leaders’ summit

The Guardian - UK

Farmers Demand Relief as Prices Rise and Bureaucracy Increases

Farmers in tractors create chaos in Brussels, demanding relief from rising prices and bureaucracy. They call for support ahead of EU parliamentary elections.

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Farmers Take Protest To EU Leaders

European farmers took their growing protest over low prices and the threat of competition from South American agri-food importers to Brussels on Thursday, clogging the streets with 1,300 tractors as EU leaders met for a summit.

International Business Times

Defiant French Farmers Stick To Barricades

France's farmers showed little sign on Thursday of abandoning their protest despite government concessions in response to a movement that has spread nationwide and elsewhere in Europe.

International Business Times

Nearly 100 French farmers arrested at food market in Paris as tractor protests spread

Major thoroughfares in Brussels, the heart of the European Union, were also blocked by around 1,000 tractors on Thursday

Evening Standard

Chinese Woman Dies From Two Combined Strains Of Bird Flu

The woman fell ill on November 30 and passed away on December 16.

International Business Times UK

38 lakh farmers benefited from PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, says FM Sitharaman

Interim Budget, PM Kisan Sampada Yojana: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman enumerates the benefits of agriculture schemes, including PM Kisan Sampada Yojana, in the interim budget.

The Hindu

‘Hypocritical’ European politicians weaken climate policies amid farmer protests

Under pressure from the far right in upcoming elections, environmental concessions being made across continent

The Guardian - UK

After a three-year-long struggle, Gowramma gets power supply to her field

71-year-old Gowramma's deep desire for a borewell is fulfilled by the Madras High Court after a 3.5-year struggle.

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Glut in market leaves onion traders teary eyed

The price of onions has crashed owing to a glut in the market with many farmers in the State going for a second crop of onions this season. This comes after one kg of onions costed over ₹100 in 2023.

International Business Times

EU To Shield Farmers Threatened By Ukraine Farm Imports

With farmers venting their anger across Europe, Brussels moved Wednesday to address two of their core grievances: creating "safeguards" to stop cheaper Ukrainian imports from flooding the market, and easing highly contested rules on leaving land unused.

The Hindu

When will status quo be restored on China border in eastern Ladakh, Congress asks PM

Congress demands explanation from PM Modi on restoring status quo along China border in Ladakh.

The Hindu

CSB holds conference focussing on production of quality silkworm seed

An international conference on silkworm seed industry focuses on technology development and increasing silk production capacity.

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The Guardian - UK

EU to delay new green rule in bid to appease protesting farmers

Delay to rules on setting aside land to encourage biodiversity offered as concession amid continuing protests

The Guardian - UK

Andrea Leadsom: Brexit checks are the price of ‘being a sovereign state again’

Health minister and Brexiter says businesses experiencing ‘some friction’ should adapt to changes in trade rules

International Business Times

French Farmers Close In On Key Spots As Police Deployed In Force

Convoys of tractors edged closer to Paris, Lyon and other strategic locations in France on Wednesday, as thousands of protesting farmers appeared to ignore warnings of police intervention if they cross red lines laid down by the government.

Al Jazeera

How escalating Red Sea crisis poses billions of dollars of risk for India

Houthi attacks on the Red Sea have forced shippers to avoid one of the world’s most crucial trade routes.

AAP

Stranded ship with 16,500 sheep, cattle to be unloaded

A stranded live export ship carrying about 16,500 animals will be partially offloaded in Western Australia before resuming its journey to export the livestock.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Graziers confront Chinese soldiers in eastern Ladakh; Centre starts survey to assess women participation in workforce, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 31, 2024

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French farmer protests force cancellation of Étoile de Bessèges opener

French department asked organisers to cancel stage

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