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Mexico
the great Mexican turkey drive
Turkeys wearing traditional huaraches marching through the streets in a giant annual drive? If it sounds like something that could…
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Mexico
Mexico now is world’s 7th largest food exporter
Mexico is now the seventh largest food exporter in the world, with sales abroad — most of which go to…
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Asia
Pomelo shampoo and body lotion: Taiwan’s farmers find new ways to cope with China’s import ban
PLUNGE IN POMELO PRICES It caused pomelo prices to plunge, as it was too late for farmers to find new…
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Asia
Fertiliser shortage pushes Indonesia to seek natural alternatives made from animal waste
Urea is manufactured by combining ammonia and carbon dioxide in a chamber at about 200 degrees Celsius. The compound is…
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Asia
Private sector plays key role in Indonesia’s pursuit of sustainable agriculture, food security
The produce the firm purchases from farmers is processed at its facilities in West Java, after which it is sold…
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News
Growing concern among UK farmers of competition from cheaper, lower quality imports under new trade deal
Mr Sunak has made trade and international relations a key part of his administration. In an open letter to farmers…
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Asia
Philippines writes off US$1 billion in farmer debt to boost food production
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday (Jul 7) wrote off US$1.04 billion in land-related debt owed by more than…
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News
New EU deforestation law has wider impact on countries beyond region, including livelihoods of Australia’s farmers
Australian farmers argue that their country has different agricultural systems and practices because of its geography and climate, and that…
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United Kingdom
Which European country exports the most fur?
Support for fur farming in Europe is dwindling, with a citizens’ petition gaining enough signatures for a potential law change.…
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Asia
China’s farm ministry seeks to salvage damaged wheat
BEIJING: China’s agriculture ministry is urging local authorities to speed up the harvesting and drying of damaged grain after heavy…
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