Tag: Agricultural Policy
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Third of British Farmers Make Loss as Subsidy Wind-Down Hits Hard
UK Farming Faces a Profitability Challenge as Subsidies Fade A landmark study from McCain Foods’ inaugural Farmdex reveals a troubling trend in British agriculture: about one in three farmers reported losses or only breaking even in the most recent financial year. The findings shine a light on the financial squeeze following the UK’s post-Brexit subsidy…
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One-Third of British Farmers Report Losses Amid Post-Brexit Headwinds
Overview: A Third of UK Farmers Struggle to Profit A new assessment of post-Brexit farming in the United Kingdom reveals a troubling trend: roughly one in three British farmers are not turning a profit. The findings come from McCain Foods’ inaugural Farmdex, a comprehensive survey designed to shed light on the financial health of farms…
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Indonesia’s Push to Import Cows for Increased Milk Production
Indonesia’s Ambitious Milk Production Plan In a bold move to enhance its dairy industry, Indonesia has initiated a plan to import one million cows. This strategy is not just about increasing the number of cows, but about ramping up the country’s overall milk production to meet rising domestic demand. With the traditional dairy farming sector…
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The Surge of Hemp Cultivation in Sweden
In a remarkable turn of events, Sweden has seen its hemp cultivation double in just the past year. This surge in production highlights a growing recognition of hemp’s versatility and the potential it holds within sustainable farming practices. Industrial hemp, known scientifically as Cannabis sativa, is cultivated for various purposes, including textiles, biofuels, and construction…