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Heriberto Araujo: ‘Small farmers can help save the Amazon’

Masters of the Lost Land: The Untold Story of the Fight to Own the Amazon Heriberto Araujo, Atlantic Books, £20 Heriberto Araujo is a Spanish investigative journalist who spent four years in Brazil writing his second book ‘Masters of the Lost Land’. It …

No ray of hope for farmers in the Budget

We wonder whether the outlay for agriculture announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her 2023-24 budget was for agriculture or industry. Agriculture Accelerator Fund for agri-startups, PPP for extra-long cotton fibre, expansion of local …

Small farmers to benefit from this Budget 2023: Agriculture Minister

Small farmers across the country will benefit from the Budget 2023-24 in which emphasis has been laid on promoting modern farm technologies, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Wednesday. Tomar said the overall budgetary allocation for his …

Legarda celebrates birthday with Bayong-All-You-Can-Veggies in Senate, supports small farmers from northern provinces ...

PHILIPPINES, February 1 - Press Release February 1, 2023 Legarda celebrates birthday with Bayong-All-You-Can-Veggies in Senate, supports small farmers from northern provinces and Batangas Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has launched today the …

Union Budget will pave way for building a developed India: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday said the Union Budget for 2023-24 will pave the way for the welfare of the poor and farmers and building a developed India. Uttarakhand will especially benefit from schemes such as Shri Anna Yojana and the …

How Agroforestry Can Restore Degraded Lands and Provide Income in the Amazon

By Avener Prado, Ignacio Amigo, Sam Cowie As Brazil prepares to turn the page on the Bolsonaro government, finding sustainable and economically viable alternatives for the Amazon region remains challenging. Advocates tout agroforestry as a sustainable …

NRB nods for merging of Small Farmers Development Bank and RMDC

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Small Farmers Development Bank (SFDB) and RMDC Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha have been granted the go ahead from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) for their merger. After the NRB principally agreed on the unification of these microfinance companies, …

Small farmers in Pakistan on the brink of sustenance

Despite being the mainstay and major contributors to the national economy, small farmers in the country are on the brink of sustenance in view of the rising cost of inputs, low productivity and shrinking profitability. Cultivating each crop with high …

Priority of my govt is 11 crore small farmers who were for decades deprived of benefits of govt: Prez Murmu.

Dairy among Iowa rural projects receiving federal funding

NORWAY, Iowa (AP) — There are half as many American dairy farms today as there were 20 years ago and the ones that survive are trying something new.For Austin and Jenna Schulte, of rural Benton County, that means building a creamery where they can use milk …

Eight Ways to Spend the Coolest Valentine’s Day Celebration in Bali

Where else other than Bali can you have the best Valentine’s experience? Here is our selection of trendy and cool places where you could spend the best ever Valentine’s Day with the love of your life. Love is all we need, they say, but a nice setting will …

Suggesting rice and gold sectors are in crisis is a fear-mongering tactic

Feb 05, 2023 Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Kaieteur News – The suggestion that rice and gold are sectors that are in crisis is a fear-mongering tactic. While gold experienced contraction last year, the challenges are explainable and resolvable and …

'Farmers feel the brunt of onion importation'

A FARMERS' group on Saturday said that the onion farmers feel the brunt of importation as flooding of imported bulbs failed to bring down the retail prices of onions in the local markets. In a radio interview, Onion Farmers Philippines Administrator …

Charles responds to Opposition’s criticism of budget cut to farmers’ programme

Mandeville, Manchester: Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr, has indicated that despite the lambasting from the Opposition on his ministry’s decision to cut $150 million from the Agriculture Modernisation Programme budget, it was made …

What Happened to the Flower Carriers?

Text and Photographs by David Bacon | January/February 2023 This article is from Dollars & Sense: Real World Economics, available at http://www.dollarsandsense.org This article is from the January/February 2023 issue. Along West Ocean …

Benguet town moves to shield farmers from sly buyers

The move follows reports of increased fraudulent purchases since the COVID-19 pandemic, with transactions often lacking documentation and leaving farmers vulnerable to non-payment BAGUIO, Philippines – The La Trinidad municipal government in Benguet is …

How to Start Goat farming in Zimbabwe: Key Rules, Business Plan, Setup Cost, Profit, and Requirements

In Zimbabwe, goat farming has become an increasingly popular form of livestock production. This is because goat farming provides healthy food options, lucrative economic opportunities, and a valuable source of income for rural families. In addition, goats …

The USDA Can't Stop Organic Food Fraud

Amended U.S. Department of Agriculture rules announced last month suggest the agency has high hopes for plans to crack down on fraud in the organic food sector. "The amendments protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build consumer and …

Resilience should be built to cope with long-term implications

The problem with shocks is that we tend to think of them as short term phenomena and design responses that deal with those short term phenomena. What we have to recognise is that the number of shocks we are facing now are actually deep seated features of …

Vegan Certification and the Law

What is Vegan Certified, and its impact on the population, as vegan label claims remain legally unregulated. BeVeg Vegan trademark ensures true vegan integrity. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vegan …

Her American Dream: How Sharleen Ravishankar Moved To The United States In Her Thirties To Help Her Family Business

An Australian promising woman entrepreneur and President of world-renowned Manor Estate Wines is now disrupting the US market . MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharleen Ravishankar is originally from …

The Hemp Housewife Kim Flores Is With J-Man On Weed And Whiskey News

DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WEED AND WHISKEY NEWS host Jerry “J-Man” Joyner was stoked to welcome The Hemp Housewife, Kim Flores, who also has the canna brand “Mamma Needs A Minute”, as his in studio guest …

Farmy introduces the first farmlands NFT platform to take the agriculture industry into a new era

Farmy connects farmers and investors seamlessly. SINGAPORE, February 4, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Farmy, the world's first cross-border farmland investment platform, announces its launch to revolutionize the agriculture industry. Farmy aims …

Investigation Finds Three Operational Cockfighting Arenas in Lee County, Miss.

Groups call on Sheriff to shut them down and arrest organizers, attendees WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, February 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Acting and Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) – two national animal …

Root Applied Sciences to Release Version 2.0 in 1st Quarter of 2023.

User feedback drives new features and design reboot. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Root Applied Sciences (Root) has made numerous product enhancements and updates over the past six months in …

Scientists challenge universities for hosting disseminator of disinformation on vaccines and crop biotechnology

Vandana Shiva speaking at Boston College and Florida International University USA, February 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scientists challenge universities for hosting disseminator of disinformation on vaccines and crop biotechnology An open …

UNAVX (All Seasons Fund) - Mutual Fund News

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The USA Mutuals All Seasons Fund (symbol: UNAVX) maintained its 4-Star Fund rating in Morningstar’s Equity Market Neutral Category (out of 33 Equity Market Neutral funds) for the …

Fertilizer Market 2022-27: Overview, Price, Drivers, Demand and Forecast Report

The global market is primarily driven by considerable expansion in the agriculture sector. SHERIDAN, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Fertilizer Market: Global Industry …

Global Genetically Modified Crops Market Is Projected To Grow At A 6% Rate Through The Forecast Period

The Business Research Company’s Genetically Modified Crops Global Market Report 2023 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, February 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s global …

Granular Biochar Market to Grow at CAGR 11.8% During Forecast Period | Explore the Unstoppable Rise and Industry Trend

Increasing agricultural activities and rising demand for different types of agricultural products resulted in the growth of the Granular Biochar Market. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Insight Partners …

SWIFTT consortium awarded EU grant to develop AI and satellite-based solution for monitoring of forest risks

The project partners will receive a cumulative €2.8M grant from the EUSPA/European Commission over the next three years TOURS, FRANCE, February 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The SWIFTT consortium, composed of Wildsense (FR), Space Research …

Veterans for Mustangs Act Proposes To Make American Wild Horses Into Carnival Shooting Gallery

Veterans For Mustangs Act is a misnomer given its premise is contraindicated and promoters are mostly individuals and NGOs not themselves combat veterans YREKA, CA, US, February 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recently introduced bill titled the …

Ed Andrews Expands Handyman Business to Serve New Location in Brisbane, Queensland

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, February 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eddy Andrews, the owner of Edward Andrews Hanyman Services, is proud to announce the expansion of his handyman business to serve the residents of Brisbane, Queensland. The …

Unrivaled Brands Celebrates Blüm San Leandro Grand Opening

SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unrivaled Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: UNRV) (“Unrivaled,” “Unrivaled Brands,” or the “Company”), a cannabis company with operations in California, announced the Grand Opening of its previously closed San …

Veripath Farmland Partners is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of 2,060 acres of farmland in Saskatchewan

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, February 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veripath Farmland Partners (“Veripath”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of 2,060 acres of farmland in Saskatchewan. The acquisition closed on February 1, 2023 and will be …

Colorado Aromatics Cultivated Skin Care Launches New Product to Provide Instant Hydration to Skin

Colorado Aromatics, announces a new product, Elder B Essence. This spray uses hydrolats partnered with actives to provide instant and deep hydration to skin. LONGMONT, CO, USA, February 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contact: Dr. Cindy Jones …

Out Now — The Good Garden: How to Nurture Pollinators, Soil, Native Wildlife, and Healthy Food—All in Your Own Backyard

Gardener Chris McLaughlin delivers an introduction and guide for gardeners for how to cultivate regenerative, sustainable gardens that mimic nature. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amidst COVID and climate …

David Zoffer Joins Leading Farm / Ag Specialty Underwriter as General Counsel

ARU, the U.S. leader in specialty Farm / Ag product development, underwriting, and loss control, announced the addition of David B. Zoffer as General Counsel. UNITED STATES, February 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agribusiness Risk …

New Platform for Voluntary Carbon Offsets

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, USA, February 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Intrinsic Methods announced that it will build a new carbon credit platform on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to support reforestation worldwide, while providing full transparency on …