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Can this grass help save India’s struggling farmers?
In drought-hit Maharashtra, one unlikely crop is giving farmers hope. Napier grass needs less water — and could even become renewable fuel.
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How the cocoa price crash is crushing West African farmers
Cocoa prices reached a peak in 2024 before plummeting by nearly 75%, dealing a financial blow to millions of farmers in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. Will the crisis mark a turning point for the sector?
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Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade
Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages.
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Japan’s matcha boom a boon for tea farmers
Japan is a nation of tea drinkers and famous for matcha. The super food has become a hit on social media around the world, in part due to its bright green color. Farmers are enjoying the hype.
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China’s import of custard apples sparks fears in Taiwan
Taiwan’s agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.
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Lavender Provence farmers forced to raise laying hens to keep their activity going
The emblem of Provence, which attracts thousands of tourists every year, isn’t as profitable as before. Lavender has become a burden for many farmers who are operating at a loss and choose to diversify to survive. #EuropeNews
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EU will see food shortages without fertiliser solution, Hansen says
The Agriculture and Food Commissioner warned that, to avoid looming food shortages in the face of rising fertiliser costs, the bloc must secure sustainable fertiliser supplies and not just provide short-term financial support. #TheEuropeConversation
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Philippines: Farmers race to keep up with global ‘ube’ craze
Ube, also called the purple yam, went from a nostalgic treat in the Philippines to an exotic item in cafes around the world. But the popularity means the crop supply is under pressure.
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How soil health could be Europe’s best drought defence
Regenerative farming could save enough wheat during drought to produce 130 million baguettes, according to a new French study.
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