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Leafhopper bug plagues Argentina's corn fields

Argentina – the world's No. 3 corn exporting country – has slashed millions of tons from its harvest projections for the current crop due to a rare plague of leafhoppers, which can carry a stunt disease that damages the cobs and kernels ...

Reuters

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Indian farmers declare fresh protests ahead of elections

Two years after ending a nationwide protest movement, farmers in India have revived their action. They want the government to protect them from market irregularities by offering a minimum base price for their produce. The demonstrations ...

Al Jazeera

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U.S. lawmakers scramble to finalize farm legislation

Lawmakers on both sides of Capitol Hill have begun the scramble to reach an agreement on this must-pass legislation with subsidies for farmers, crop insurance, and SNAP food benefits.

Scripps News

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South Texas facing water shortage; famers blame Mexico

Farmers in the Rio Grande Valley need river water for irrigation. Farmers on the U.S. side say when it comes to sharing the river water, Mexico is being a bad neighbor.

Scripps News

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Spain faces springtime water crisis

In parts of Spain, the water level in reservoirs is already dangerously low for this time of year. Farmers fearing for their crops and livestock hope politicians will act quickly. But they've been told the necessary funds aren't available.

DW News

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Nuclear-waste dams threaten fertile Central Asia heartland

Dams holding vast amounts of uranium mine tailings above the fertile Fergana valley in Central Asia are unstable, threatening a possible Chernobyl-scale nuclear disaster if they collapse that would make the region uninhabitable, studies ...

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Parts of England hit by record-breaking rain

British farmers are grappling with record breaking rain that has left fields underwater in some areas. There are now warnings food production will be reduced in an industry already struggling with higher fuel and fertiliser costs.

Al Jazeera

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Southern Brazil restoring soybean production

A record soybean harvest in Brazil's southernmost state should offset losses in the drought-hit center west, keeping a lid on prices in the world's largest producer and exporter and slowing the pace of sales, according to local farmers a...

Reuters

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Farms and livestock affected by heavy floods in Russia

Many business owners in Russia who depend on their livestock say they haven't been able to do their jobs properly due to the floods.

Al Jazeera

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Iraqi farmers cling to sidr trees amid water crisis

Decades of conflict, an irrigation crisis and lower levels of rainfall have devastated Iraq's palm tree farms. But struggling farmers have replaced their crop with sidr trees, which consume far less water and are able to rely on salty gr...

Reuters

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Climate change blamed as cocoa prices soar to record high

As Easter approaches, shoppers may find they are spending more than ever on chocolate as a result of soaring cocoa prices that are squeezing manufacturers and filtering through to consulers. Tuesday saw cocoa prices surge to an all-time ...

France 24

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Israel war affects Palestinian agriculture industry

Gaza war impacts have led to a strawberry deficit in Tokrem and dominance of Israeli produce due to farming restrictions.

France 24

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Farmers struggle in drought hit Catalonia

Catalonia remains under a state of emergency as it faces its worst drought on record. In some areas of the Spanish region, it has not rained in over three years. Water restrictions have been extended to Barcelona and the surrounding area...

France 24

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Drought warning in Philippines as El Nino to affect by April

Thousands of Filipino farmers say they’re suffering from the effects of the climate pattern known as El Niño. The dry spell has damaged nearly 30,000 hectares of farmland, and is expected to affect almost all provinces in April - when it...

Al Jazeera

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Invasive fish in the Adriatic threaten local species

Due to climate change and increased maritime traffic, the parrotfish, along with around 50 new species, has spread into the Adriatic Sea, threatening native fish populations and local livelihoods.

Reuters

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Texas ranchers struggle with burned cattle, lack of feed

The Smokehouse Creek fire tore through more than 1 million acres of Texas panhandle grasslands. It killed two people. The animal casualties are much worse. Officially, the state says 7,350 animals were killed, mostly livestock, but offic...

France 24

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Cubans stage rare protests amid economic crisis

Cuba is blaming the United States for provoking rare anti-government protests. Demonstrators are demanding government action to deal with food shortages and power cuts. Farmers are unable to grow crops due to the worsening economic crisi...

Al Jazeera

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Farmers rally in New Delhi demanding guaranteed crop prices

A month-long protest by farmers in India is intensifying, after thousands gathered in the capital demanding more state support and guaranteed crop prices. They accuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of failing to honor commitme...

Al Jazeera

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Why India's protesting farmers refuse to back down

Thousands of farmers in India remain determined to resume their march on the capital, New Delhi. Their main demand is a minimum guaranteed price for their produce, and their protest may well pose the biggest election challenge for Prime ...

DW News

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Protesting French, Spanish farmers block border crossing

French and Spanish farmers say they are giving the European Union until June 1 to scrap taxes on the gas, electricity and diesel used on their farms. They made their demands during a protest at the French-Spanish border crossing of Biria...

France 24

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Polish farmers block Ukraine’s border in protest

Farmers in Poland have clashed with police during a protest in Warsaw. They've been demonstrating for months against Ukrainian imports and EU climate policies. Borders with Ukraine are blocked, leaving hundreds of Ukrainian trucks unabl...

Al Jazeera

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Zambia declares national disaster over drought

Zambia has declared a national emergency after a severe drought. Lack of rain is devastating the agricultural sector, affecting more than one million families. The region is experiencing its driest February in 40 years.

Al Jazeera

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Extreme heat prompts shift in U.S agriculture

The series of relentless heatwaves that baked the U.S. last summer is forcing farmers to reconsider their plans for this season. The extreme heat leaving some with few options to save their crops.

Scripps News

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Truffles are "white-gold" in Italy

Gourmets pay top dollar for truffle mushrooms, and an increasing number of farms want to cash in. But all the hard work would go to waste without a good sniffer dog.

DW News

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Polish farmers protest E.U. Green Deal in Warsaw

Thousands of Polish farmers took to the streets of Warsaw, carrying the national flag and blowing handheld horns, escalating a protest which started early February against food imports from Ukraine and European Union green rules.

France 24

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E.U. farmers demand minimum prices, end to trade deals

Farmers across Europe are taking to the streets to protest against EU agricultural policies. They are calling for minimum prices and an end to trade agreements, while criticizing the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Green Deal.

Al Jazeera

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European farmers voice their frustrations with the E.U.

Over the past weeks, around half of the European Union's member states have seen farmers protesting against their respective national and European agricultural policies. Farmers fear the bloc's green standards might lead to higher costs ...

DW News

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Will Macron’s plan for minimum prices ease farming crisis?

In response to French farmers' anger, President Emmanuel Macron has made a number of promises, including introducing a minimum price to protect their incomes. But how exactly would it work?

France 24

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Protesting farmers jam Brussels with tractors

Farmers set fire to piles of tyres in Brussels in a protest to demand EU action on issues ranging from cheap supermarket prices to free trade deals, as agricultural ministers met to discuss the crisis in the sector.

France 24

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Flooded farms in Greece a climate change warning

Farmers in central Greece are still struggling to recover after unprecedented flooding last year. Much of the area remains submerged, and the situation is fuelling anger among farmers who say they're under threat from climate change.

Reuters