Tag: Farming
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Paula Hynes: Snowy Roads, New Calves and the On-Farm Challenge
Snowy Roads, Steep Trails and a Farm Visit That Tests Resolve When the weather turns wintry, the real test for farmers and judges alike is resilience. Paula Hynes has become a vivid example of that perseverance, as the snowblanketed landscape across Cork and Kerry turned what should have been a routine farm visit into a…
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Budget boost: Philippines’ higher agricultural spend aims to strengthen food security
Overview: More funds for farming and fisheries The Philippine government is counting on a higher agricultural budget this year to drive stronger farm and fishery output and to reinforce the country’s food security in the coming years. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said that the increased allocation is designed to support farmers and fisherfolk, helping…
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Ghana’s National Chicken Festival Shines a Spotlight on Local Poultry
National Chicken Festival Highlights Ghana’s Growing Poultry Scene The National Chicken Festival has kicked off on Osu Oxford Street, turning Ghana’s capital into a lively hub of poultry innovation and community engagement. The event, organized to celebrate and promote locally grown chicken, brings together farmers, processors, traders, and consumers for a weekend of education, tastings,…
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Farmers Brace for Higher Health Insurance Costs in a Tough Year
Why health insurance costs are rising for farmers For many farmers, the past year has been a test of endurance. Falling prices for staple crops like corn and soybeans, combined with higher input costs such as fertilizer and seed, squeezed profit margins. Amid this environment, health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs are edging higher, adding…
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Why Farmers Could See Higher Health Insurance Costs in the Coming Year
Rising costs reach the heart of farming Farmers are bracing for a squeeze that extends beyond prices for corn, soybeans, and inputs. Health insurance costs are moving higher, driven by shifts in federal policy, market dynamics, and the broader health care landscape. For many farm households, health coverage is a critical line item, second only…
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Romsey Farmers Praise ‘Amazing’ Support for Charity Tractor Run
Thousands Line the Route to Support a Local Cause Romsey welcomed thousands of cheering spectators as more than 300 festively decorated tractors rolled through the town on a charity tractor run. The event, organized by Romsey’s farming community, drew people from the surrounding area to watch the convoy travel from Broughton to Romsey and beyond,…
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Romsey charity tractor run attracts thousands with festive, purpose-driven parade
Romsey charity tractor run seals a heartening community victory Thousands of spectators lined the rural roads as more than 300 festively decorated tractors formed a gleaming caravan from Broughton to Romsey. The Romsey Young Farmers’ charity tractor run combined pageantry with philanthropy, drawing crowds that reflected the town’s strong community spirit. While the drivers wore…
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Japan’s Rice Policy at a Crossroads as Output Shifts
Introduction: A Policy Puzzle at High Stakes Japan’s rice policy stands at a pivotal juncture as the country grapples with record-like prices for the staple grain. With households feeling the pinch, policymakers face a delicate balance between protecting consumers and sustaining the domestic farming sector that feeds the nation. The stakes are high: if policy…
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The Problem With Vaccination Shortfalls in Livestock
Why Livestock Vaccination Shortfalls Persist Vaccination has long been a frontline defense against livestock disease, but gaps in coverage remain a persistent threat to animal health and global food security. From remote smallholder farms to large commercial operations, various factors—economic constraints, supply disruptions, and gaps in veterinary services—combine to create vulnerable populations of animals susceptible…
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Record-Breaking Hereford Tractor Run Draws Huge Crowd Across City
Record turnout marks a chilly but heartwarming Hereford tradition The Herefordshire farming community gathered in unprecedented numbers on December 20 for a tractor run that turned heads across Hereford. Organisers described the event as a record-breaking turnout, with hundreds of tractors and other farm vehicles of all sizes taking to the roads to showcase rural…