Tag: Agricultural Policy
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Court orders government to buy local rice within 30 days before duty-free imports begin
Overview of the Court Ruling A Kenyan court has mandated that the government purchase a portion of locally grown rice within 30 days before allowing duty-free imports to proceed. Justice Edward Muriithi ruled that the importation of 254,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice should be carried out in three phases: 85,000 metric tonnes on March…
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Withheld tobacco tax shares cripple Luzon agriculture: A regional crisis in Ilocos
Overview: A promise broken and livelihoods at stake The Luzon region, particularly Ilocos, has long been a bedrock of support for national agricultural policy and political alignment. Yet billions of pesos in tobacco tax shares slated for farmers from 2023 through 2025 remain unreleased, creating a chain reaction of hardship from field to market. The…
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Beef Tariffs, Not Personal Attacks: China-Australia Trade in Slower Economic Times
Beef Tariffs and a Shifting Economic Narrative The story of China’s beef tariffs on Australia is less about personal feuds and more about macroeconomic realities. When the early 2020s trade tensions flared, many headlines framed the dispute as a bilateral war. Yet as both economies cool from the heat of a rapid escalation, the tariffs…
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Biotech Research Director Sets Record Straight On ‘Completely Baseless’ Audit Report Findings
Background: NABRC’s Mission in Ethiopian Agricultural Biotech The National Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center (NABRC) was established in 2015 as part of Ethiopia’s strategy to modernize farming, increase yields, and improve food security. Operating under the Ethiopian Institute for Agricultural Research (EIAR), NABRC was designed to advance crop biotechnology, seed development, pest management, and data-driven farming…
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Bali Halts Farmland Conversion to Shield Agricultural Heritage
Introduction: Bali’s Struggle to Preserve Farm Land Bali, Indonesia’s iconic island known for its vibrant culture and scenic landscapes, is facing a pressing challenge: the conversion of productive farmland into commercial developments. The decision to halt such conversions marks a significant policy shift aimed at preserving agricultural land, sustaining local livelihoods, and protecting Bali’s centuries-old…
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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…