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Farmers to set out their stalls at the Border Union Show
The prestigious event – held on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 – is being staged at Springwood Park Showground in Kelso. Included in the entertainment billing will be performers from the Graham School of Highland Dancing. Society Secretary...
Farmers plugging in

RM86 million for Sabah fisheries, agricultural and livestock projects
RM86 million for Sabah fisheries, agricultural and livestock projects Published on: Monday, July 07, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 07, 2025 By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Arthur announced the funding at the launch of the National...

Minister Adhikari urges simplification of agricultural loans
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ramnath Adhikari/File photo KATHMANDU: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ramnath Adhikari, has urged Nepal Rastra Bank to take necessary steps to simplify access to agricultural...

Cooperative group launches $5b credit scheme for farmers, others
A cooperative group, in partnership with some foreign investors, has unveiled a $5 billion credit scheme to enable farmers’ associations, among other Small and Medium Enterprises, to obtain loans at single-digit interest rates and with a one-year...

Trump says changes coming to immigration policies impacting agriculture workforce
At the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Thursday, President Donald Trump talked about deportation polices impacting farm workers, trade deals and tax breaks for farmers. DES MOINES, Iowa — At a celebration kicking off the United States' 250th birthday,...

Ibas set to revitalise Rivers moribund agricultural facilities
Rivers state administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd) has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to revitalising moribund agricultural facilities as part of a strategic initiative to stimulate industrial growth and create...

PICTURES | Magnificent day in glorious weather at superb Longford Agricultural Show
Use the Arrows above to go through the gallery Thousands thronged to Ennybegs, Killoe today for a memorable Longford Agricultural Show. This Longford Live gallery of pictures is just a snapshot of what was a magnificent day in glorious weather. We...

Yenda Producers gala to share stage with national agricultural round-table
"During that day, we'll be holding the BCCM Ag forum, which provides agricultural cooperatives an opportunity to discuss what is working well in the industry, what isn't and what we see in front of us," Yenda Producers Co-Op general manager...

Science WCIA Champaign U of I researchers aim to help farmers by improving production, irrigation
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Mohamad Alipour, an assistant civil engineering professor at the University of Illinois, joined WCIA’s Amanda Brennan in the studio to talk about a research project which is using drones to help farmers. Alipour...

CM Yogi asks farmers to take carbon credit benefit by planting trees
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday asked public representatives to encourage farmers to undertake large-scale tree plantation on the boundaries of their fields, saying doing so will help them receive benefits under the carbon credit...

Walkers Square farmers market reopens after a five year hiatus
After five years and dedication from community members and Milwaukee organizations, the Walker Square farmers market made its official reopening, Sunday July 6. The market originally ran from 2011-2019 with community member and immigration lawyer...

Rural Aid highlights need for mental health support for farmers during times of crisis
Rural Aid is Australia’s leading rural charity dedicated to providing practical support and vital services to these farmers and rural communities. CEO of Rural Aid, John Warlters spoke to Paul Burt on Step Outside with Paul Burt about the...

Unmanned farming paves way for China’s smart, sustainable agriculture future
A drone photo shows harvesters reaping wheat in the fields in Pantang Village of Lizhuang Town, Shangqiu City, central China’s Henan Province, June 4, 2025. (Photo by Li Heng/Xinhua) ZHENGZHOU (July 7): Beneath the blazing midday sun in...
The best way to store peaches, according to Georgia peach farmers
Simply Recipes / Getty Images Key Takeaways • Never refrigerate peaches until they're ripe. Instead, store them on the counter, stem end down, until they give slightly to gentle pressure. • Once they're ripe, refrigerate two to three days. • To...

Farmers, policymakers warn Centre against proposed amendments to Plant Treaty
Bharath Beej Swaraj Manch and the Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh, two organisations of farmers, have written to the Union Agriculture Ministry against the proposed amendments. File. As the ‘Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group’ to enhance the Multilateral...

Surprising ways that alpaca farmers are managing heat stress on their animals

Mayor welcomes relief for farmers

Great Aussie barbecue and special guests to boost battling farmers' morale

Farmers urged to vaccinate livestock against bluetongue
Renewed calls have been made for farmers to vaccinate their livestock against bluetongue. The virus, spread by biting midges, is known to affect sheep and cattle as well as deer and goats. Whilst symptoms vary by species, farmers have been advised...