Tag: farming resilience
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From Farmyard to Frontline: A Gwynedd Farmer’s Courage After Quad Bike Crash and Amputation
Headline of resilience: A Gwynedd farmer’s ordeal In the rolling countryside of Gwynedd, a shocking accident near the A55 changed the life of a 69-year-old farmer. While herding cattle on the family farm, a freak quad bike crash left him with injuries of a severity that would lead to the loss of a leg. The…
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Gwynedd Farmer Bounces Back After Life-Changing Quad Bike Crash and Amputation
Unthinkable Accident, Unbroken Spirit A 69-year-old Gwynedd farmer known for his hard-won expertise with cattle and land management has confronted a life-changing setback after a serious quad bike crash on his farm. The accident, which occurred while he was herding cattle on his Gwynedd property, led to the amputation of his leg. Yet those close…
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DA to Include Typhoon-Resistant Infrastructure to Stabilize Chili Pepper Prices
Philippines Deploys Typhoon-Resistant Farm Infrastructure to Stabilize Chili Pepper Prices The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is rolling out typhoon-resistant farm infrastructure as a key component of its strategy to stabilize chili pepper prices. The plan targets the fluctuations that occur when heavy rains and storms damage crops, disrupt supply chains, and drive…
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Cattle Producer Finally Reunites with Cow Lost to Floods Almost Two Years Later
Introduction: A time of flood and loss In the Samford Valley, just north-west of Brisbane, a cattle producer faced a nightmare no farmer wants to endure. Late January 2024 brought Tropical Cyclone Kirrily and a series of severe storms that pounded south-east Queensland. For Bronwyn Betts and her herd, the floodwaters did more than rearrange…