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Illegal Mining, Smuggling Threaten Ghana's Cocoa Industry

Ghana, the world's second biggest cocoa producer, faces a growing risk to its harvest -- and blow to its crisis-hit economy -- from illegal mining and smugglers, industry officials, farmers and activists warn.

International Business Times

India’s ethanol conundrum

The future of India’s renewables strategy hangs on a delicate food-fuel trade-off; and a choice between intensifying hunger and reducing fossil fuel use

The Hindu

Takeaways from lawsuits accusing JBS, others of contributing to Amazon deforestation

Authorities in a western Brazil state are taking aim at deforestation of the Amazon with a slew of lawsuits against slaughterhouses and farmers accused of illegally raising cattle in a protected area

The Independent UK

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Brazil lawsuits link JBS to destruction of Amazon in protected area, seek millions in damages

In an unusual series of legal actions, Brazilian prosecutors have sued multinational meatpacker JBS and three smaller slaughterhouses for allegedly buying cattle directly from illegal ranches in a protected area

The Independent UK

House panel doubts Centre’s data on cattle deaths by lumpy skin disease

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing recommends Centre to ensure proper compilation of data on lumpy skin disease, and provide compensation to farmers for cattle losses.

The Hindu

Government encouraging millet cultivation, says Minister

The State government was encouraging millet cultivation among farmers and was providing cash incentives for those opting for it. This was stated by the Mysuru district in charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa after inaugurating a three-day millet mela or Siridhanya Sambhrama which got under way here on Tuesday.

The Hindu

‘Gunvatta Sankalp’ deliberates on quality interventions in agriculture

Andhra Pradesh State govt & QCI organise "Andhra Pradesh Gunvatta Sankalp" to discuss quality interventions in agriculture & allied sectors.

The Hindu

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Coal seam gas law changes would ‘weaken’ farmland protections, green groups say

The proposed changes remove the requirement to assess the risk of subsidence from gas wells, the Environmental Defenders Office says

The Guardian - AU

‘Common Ground’ shows power of film to drive change, for environment’s sake

The documentary offers hope at a time when environmental degradation, the climate crisis, the extinction crisis and threats to our natural resources are making us cynical.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kerala cashew sector to get comprehensive revival plan, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala chief minister pinarayi vijayan says Kerala Government is reviving cashew industry with modern amenities, importing raw cashew nuts, disbursing gratuity and PF arrears to cashew workers

The Hindu

Daughter of kidnapped British businessman in Ecuador pleads ‘we just want my father back’

Colin Armstrong OBE’s daughter warns it is a ‘critical time’ in effort to save her father

The Independent UK

Planting pine or native forest for carbon capture isn’t the only choice – NZ can have the best of both

New Zealand’s per-capita contribution to carbon emissions is very high by international comparison. But so too is its potential to mitigate climate change by planting forests to quickly sequester large amounts of carbon.

The Conversation

Nearly 90% Of Israeli Farmers Badly Impacted By Gaza War

Survey says that Israeli agriculture suffered a 35% drop in production, with farmers in the Gaza border region affected the most.

Zenger

Farmers protest against a German government plan to cut tax breaks for diesel

German farmers are gathering in Berlin to protest against planned cuts to tax breaks for diesel used in agriculture, part of a deal reached by the government to plug a hole in the country’s budget

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

‘Food is finally on the table’: Cop28 addressed agriculture in a real way

Roughly a third of global greenhouse gas emissions are due to food systems, but Cop had avoided agreements until now

The Hindu

Tourism sector, skilled human resource can propel Kerala’s growth: TN Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan & other speakers discuss potential growth sectors for Kerala, including education, healthcare, agriculture & assisted living, at TIEcon Kerala-2023.

The Hindu

Fertilizer shortage, price hike worry paddy farmers

Increasing prices and lack of availability of fertilizers are worrying paddy farmers in the district, especially as there is a delay for the farmers in getting the price of the paddy procured from them.

The Hindu

Union government’s policies pushing rubber sector into crisis, says Kerala CM

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Centre allows use of sugarcane juice, B-molasses to make ethanol; caps sugar diversion at 17 lakh tonnes in 2023-24

In a U-turn, the government reversed its decision to ban the use of sugarcane juice for making ethanol as it allowed utilisation of the juice as well as B-heavy molasses to produce the green fuel

The Independent UK

Guidelines around a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel is issued by Treasury Department

The Treasury Department is spelling out the rules for tax credits designed to stimulate production of sustainable aviation fuel

The Hindu

Telangana Governor says new Congress Govt dedicated to implement each and every promise made in party manifesto

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan asserts that Congress Government in the State will implement manifesto promises for farmers, youth, and others.

The Independent UK

US agency concludes chemical leak that killed 6 Georgia poultry workers was `completely preventable'

A federal agency says a chemical leak that killed six workers at a Georgia poultry plant in 2021 could have been prevented

The National (Scotland)

Independent advice must be taken by ministers on Agriculture Bill, say campaigners

CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the Scottish Government to take independent advice ahead of making spending decisions on agriculture.

Kiplinger

Agricultural Drone Progress at Risk from Regulators: The Kiplinger Letter

U.S. agricultural drone progress is losing ground to countries with fewer regulatory restraints — notably China.

USAFacts

What are the top US exports to China?

Soybeans were the nation’s top export to China in 2022, making up 11.6% of overall export value.

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