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“Our population is our strength, will explore new markets…no compromise with interests of farmers”: Agriculture Minister Chouhan on US tariffs
The News Mill
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August 12, 2025
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his determination to protect the interests of farmers despite tariff pressure and said it has been decided that there will be no compromise with...
National conservation group says Australia’s food system is in need of an urgent reset
The National Tribune
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August 12, 2025
The Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed the release of the federal government’s National Food Security Strategy discussion paper as a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and renewed calls to deliver a food system that works for nature,...
Agriculture, Food Security And Improved Nutrition
Daily Independent
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August 13, 2025
1 “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf Access to food is a fundamental human right! However, despite the progress and recovery that have been made in recent years, the world’s level of hunger,...
Farmers' Almanac makes 'very cold, snowy' winter forecast for Colorado
Coloradoan
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The Farmers' Almanac predicts a "Chill, Snow, Repeat" winter for much of the U.S., with dramatic temperature swings and widespread wintry weather. The North Central states, including Colorado, are expected to experience a "classic winter...
AgriLife Extension agents earn honors for 4-H program excellence
AgriLife Today - Texas
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August 12, 2025
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 4-H youth development county agents and 4-H program coordinators from across the state gathered for the Texas Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference recently in Amarillo. The...
‘Farm Babe’ Influencer Fights For GMOs, Against MAHA
The Business of Fashion
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August 12, 2025
Michelle Miller stands in a field of corn, stalks stretching above her perfectly styled hair, holding a tiny microphone and addressing an audience online. She was farming genetically modified corn in Iowa in 2017, she says, when a tornado hit. Now...
International Oscar Submissions: Turkey, Switzerland and the Czech Republic Make Selections
Variety
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August 12, 2025
Turkey has announced that first-time director Murat Firatoğlu’s “One of Those Days When Hemme Dies” has been selected as the country’s entry for the Academy Awards’ international feature film category. “One of Those Days When Hemme Dies” was...
World Elephant Day 2025: Date, theme, history, significance and all you need to know
The Times of India
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Representative Image(Source: Canva) Every year on August 12, people around the world stop for a moment to think about elephants. World Elephant Day is not just another date on the calendar, it’s a global call to protect one of the most...
Farmer’s Almanac Shares Surprisingly Frigid Winter 2025-26 Forecast for Idaho
98.3 The Snake - Idaho
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August 12, 2025
I don’t want to jinx it, but it seems like Summer 2025 has been surprisingly mellow in Idaho. By the end of last summer, the Boise area recorded a ridiculous 20 triple digit days. It's Been a Mild Summer in Idaho's Capital City As I’m sitting down...
International Youth Day: AGRA Ghana calls on food systems stakeholders to pr
Modern Ghana
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AGRA Ghana has urged stakeholders in the food systems sector to place young people at the heart of agricultural development by aligning policies with their needs and expanding opportunities for mentorship, skills acquisition, and access to...
'National Night Out' an evening for 'connection, conversation and community'
Smith Mountain Eagle - Virginia
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National Night Out was held in Bedford and Franklin Counties on Aug. 5th for the annual event intended to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and the community. Law enforcement, first responders and a host of vendors, nonprofits,...
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Farm Leaders Push for Prop 12 Fix, Loan Increases in Skinny Farm Bill
Successful Farming
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House Ag Committee Chair "GT" Thompson wants to take action on a skinny farm bill this fall. On this special edition of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers at the Minnesota FarmFest, ranking members of both the House and Senate Ag Committees, Rep. Angie Craig...
Ag Tech Investment Advisory and Consulting Firm Accumont Continues to Expand Global Associate Network
AgriBusiness Global
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August 12, 2025
To serve an expanding global client base, specialist Ag Tech Investment Advisory and Consulting firm Accumont, announces the appointment of eight new specialist associates and subject matter experts to its team. The London based firms’ founders...
Tariffs, Trade, and Transformation: Inside the 2025 AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit
AgriBusiness Global
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August 12, 2025
The two-day AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit on 5-6 August 2025 addressed tariffs, geopolitics, and other challenges for global industry leaders to learn and strategize for a successful game plan for 2025 and beyond. Previous Start Slideshow Next...
Local action, global impact: Celebrating ten years of the Youth, Peace and Security agenda
Saferworld
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Blog 12 August 2025 Ten years after the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security, young people around the world are proving that peacebuilding is most effective when it starts in the community....
Farmer's Almanac winter forecast for 2025-2026: What we know about NC
Asheville Citizen Times - North Carolina
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The Farmer's Almanac predicts a cold winter for the Northern Plains and New England, while the Southeast, including North Carolina, can expect average temperatures and wet conditions. The Farmer's Almanac uses a formula based on solar activity,...
Opening India’s agriculture to a free-for-all would have serious repercussions for the sector
The Indian Express
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August 13, 2025
It is not enough to say that agriculture contributes only 16 per cent to India’s GDP. Nor is it sufficient to state that small farmer households earn about one lakh rupees annually. These statistics do not capture the full extent of the story. For...
International Youth Day: AGRA Ghana calls on food systems stakeholders to prioritise youth
MyJoyOnline
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August 12, 2025
AGRA Ghana has called on food systems stakeholders to prioritise youth by integrating their needs into development plans and enhancing mentorship, skills, and financing opportunities. In a statement issued by Ghana Country Director of AGRA, Dr....
Insecticides (India) launches SPARCLE insecticide in partnership with Corteva Agriscience
The Hindu Business Line
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August 12, 2025
Rajesh Aggarwal, MD, Insecticides India Limited Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL) has launched SPARCLE, a broad spectrum insecticide in collaboration with Corteva Agriscience. Designed with advanced chemistry from Corteva and IIL’s extensive...
Sustainable farming requires both technological innovation and market-driven incentives
Durham Reporter - North Carolina
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August 12, 2025
Tim J. Gabel, President and Chief Executive Officer | RTI InternationalTim J. Gabel, President and Chief Executive Officer | RTI International The agricultural sector is facing a period of slow growth in productivity, combined with challenges such...