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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Dozens of US Republicans call for tariff probe into Australian lamb

At least 36 Republican members of the US Congress are pushing for an investigation into Australian lamb imports, citing the need for higher tariffs to protect American farmers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Cows in Iitate Village" - Aiming for Increased Happiness for Diners While Selling Meat and Protecting the Land

Farmers in Iitate Village, affected by the Fukushima nuclear disaster, are working to revive the local beef industry and enhance consumer happiness by selling high-quality meat.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Deadline looms for farmers refusing transmission line work on properties

Victorian farmers opposing the VNI West transmission line project have 30 days to allow authorities access to their land for environmental surveys or face fines and the potential for forced entry.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Palmeirais receives 55 paved streets and R$ 100,000 in credit for producers

The municipality of Palmeirais in Piauรญ, Brazil, has inaugurated the paving of 55 streets and announced R$ 100,000 in credit for local entrepreneurs and farmers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Evelyn Salgado Pineda holds work meetings

Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda met with agricultural officials to promote rural development and support for farmers in Guerrero.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Wrong Path": Farmers' Entity Raises Concerns about a Sensitive Point in the Agreement with the United States

Carbap has expressed strong reservations regarding Argentina's potential adherence to UPOV 91 concerning intellectual property in seeds due to concerns about restricting farmers' rights.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

SYRIZA on Mercosur: Mitsotakis is the same 'face' as von der Leyen โ€“ He must take a stance on what he will do with farmers in Greece

SYRIZA criticizes Ursula von der Leyen for advancing the EU-Mercosur agreement, arguing that it undermines democracy in Europe and harms Greek farmers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Former ร‰lysรฉe Head Chef Guillaume Gomez Defends Farmers: "When People Who Have Never Grown Anything Explain Your Work..."

Guillaume Gomez, former head chef at the ร‰lysรฉe, defends farmers and criticizes anti-speciesism during his appearance at the Salon de l'agriculture.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: 'All Systems Ready for 2026 Tobacco Marketing Season'

Zimbabwe's tobacco marketing season is set to begin on March 4, 2026, with preparations finalized and all farmers having received their previous season's payments.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

EU move to 'provisionally' apply Mercosur deal a 'bad surprise', Macron says

Emmanuel Macron criticized the EU's decision to provisionally implement the Mercosur trade deal, calling it a 'bad surprise' for France due to concerns over competition for local farmers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Has Cocoa Stopped Being Africa's Gold? Prices Plummet, Warehouses Full

The article discusses the significant drop in cocoa prices in 2024 and its implications for farmers and the cocoa trade in Ivory Coast and Ghana.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The soil lab that fits in a bag was chosen among TalTech's best developments

A portable, eco-friendly soil lab for farmers was recognized as one of the best developments at TalTech this year.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Criminals kidnap three farmers and steal machinery: military and police carry out rescue intervention

In Mocache, Ecuador, three farmers were kidnapped and their agricultural machinery stolen, prompting a swift military and police rescue operation.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Organic farmers furious at herbicide use near endangered turtle habitat

Organic farmers in south-east Queensland are protesting a council's herbicide program that they claim jeopardizes their organic certification and endangers local turtle populations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government delivers machinery and supplies worth $800,000 for producers in Los Rรญos

Ecuadorโ€™s President Daniel Noboa delivered over $800,000 in agricultural support to farmers in Los Rรญos to enhance agricultural production and food security.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Farmers and Transport Workers Threaten to Mobilize During the 2026 World Cup: 'There Are Critical Circumstances'

Farmers and transport workers in Mexico are planning protests during the 2026 World Cup to highlight ongoing issues in agriculture and transportation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Argentina ratified the EU and South American trade agreement

Argentina has ratified a significant trade agreement aimed at creating one of the world's largest trading zones, following earlier ratifications by Uruguay and amid resistance from some EU farmers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ogun fish farmers decry insecurity, seek govt intervention

Fish farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria, are pressing the government for intervention to address the insecurity surrounding their communities, following a recent abduction incident involving one of their own.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Agriculture Department distributes plants to farmers

The Agriculture Department has distributed plants to farmers to promote agriculture and sustainability.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Can IFADโ€™s 'First Mile' Revolution Secure Africaโ€™s Food Future?

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is addressing food losses in Sub-Saharan Africa by targeting the initial stage of the food supply chain between smallholder farmers and formal markets.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The strategy of the National Rally to carve its niche among farmers

The National Rally party in France is increasingly appealing to farmers, traditionally aligned with the right, by combining localism and protectionism in their political strategy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜A gift that falls from the skyโ€™: why farmers are using Etnaโ€™s ash as fertiliser

Farmers in Sicily are now utilizing volcanic ash from Mount Etna as a fertilizer rather than viewing it solely as a nuisance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

What changes for pensions of uniformed personnel and public employees โ€“ Tax-free oil through mobile phones for farmers starting November 1

The Greek government has proposed significant tax and pension legislative changes affecting military personnel and rural farmers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Agricultural diesel: Return of the Excise Tax directly at the pump - How it will work, the SOS

A new system for returning the Excise Tax on agricultural diesel directly at the pump will come into effect on November 1, 2026, benefiting farmers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Israel partnership sparks hope as drought ravages Somaliland farms

Farmers in Somaliland are struggling with severe drought and water shortages, impacting their crop yields and food security, but partnerships aimed at improving water management may offer some hope.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ifap opens 50 positions for a technical course in Commerce aimed at farmers from rural settlements in Amapรก

The Federal Institute of Amapรก (Ifap) has announced 50 openings for a technical course in Commerce, specifically targeting farmers from rural settlements who are over 18 years old.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Shuts Ntungamo Livestock Markets

An outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Ntungamo District, Uganda, has led to the closure of livestock markets and heightened tensions between veterinary authorities and local farmers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is necessary for the 22nd installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi? Find out here

The 22nd installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi may soon reach farmers' bank accounts, and while a Farmer ID is not mandatory for previously registered farmers, it is required for new registrations in certain states.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline for withdrawal and payment of the Garantia-Safra is extended in Petrolina

The deadline for farmers in Petrolina to withdraw and pay their Garantia-Safra documents has been extended to accommodate those who missed the previous deadline.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farmers moved more than R$ 26 million selling fuel for mining in Sararรฉ (MT), says Federal Police

Farmers in Brazil have reportedly generated over R$ 26 million through the illegal sale of fuel to support mining activities on indigenous land, leading to arrests and a federal investigation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Artificial Insemination Services Benefit 591 Farmers in Okavango

Since 2019, 591 farmers in the Okavango District of Botswana have benefited from government-provided artificial insemination services.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Tsiaras to EOASNL: The EU threatened us with funding cuts โ€“ Addressing the outbreak is not a political issue

Greek Agriculture Minister K. Tsiaras discusses the challenges facing the agricultural sector during a meeting with the Local Farmers' Federation, emphasizing the importance of EU funding and addressing the ongoing outbreak issues.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Bride for Farmers star lands role in Salatut elรคmรคt

Nelli Auriola, known from Maajussille morsian and as a Miss Suomi 2024 finalist, will make her debut as a host in the Finnish soap opera Salatut elรคmรคt.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

How Russia's war against Ukraine affects Ukrainian farmers

The article discusses the significant challenges faced by Ukrainian farmers due to Russia's ongoing war, including energy crises, logistical issues, and labor shortages.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Arena lost several thousand euros, but still granted a concession to farmers

A Lithuanian sports arena will forgo thousands of euros in fees as part of a concession granted to the Farmers' Union for an event significant to the agricultural sector.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Arizona: Katie Hobbs and bipartisan legislators requested that citizens receive a fair share of Colorado River water

Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan legislators are advocating for a fair distribution of Colorado River water among the state's farmers, businesses, and families.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ELGA: Compensation of 18.7 million is credited today to the accounts of eligible producers

The Greek Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA) is distributing a total of โ‚ฌ18.7 million in compensations to eligible producers today.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Newcastle Farmer Rejects Trump's Claim That Crosses Were Burial Sites

A Newcastle farmer rejects Trump's assertion that roadside crosses were burial sites for murdered white farmers, clarifying they were temporary memorials for fallen commercial farmers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Clash between police and farmers

Today, police clashed with farmers as they attempted to march towards Samana, leading to several arrests and heightened tensions in the area.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Pre-filled tax returns are arriving โ€“ check this

Self-employed individuals and farmers in Finland will receive their pre-filled tax returns this week, with the first batch available for review as early as Thursday.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The first will receive their pre-filled tax returns tomorrow

Finnish tax authorities remind that the first pre-filled tax returns will be sent out tomorrow to self-employed individuals, farmers, and their spouses.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Plan to bottle and export water from drought-prone area doesn't 'pass the pub test'

The Southern Downs Regional Council in Queensland has rejected a proposal for a water bottling facility, leading to farmers calling for a review of existing water licenses.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Insect Detection to Soybean Analyzer, AI is Helping Agriculture

AI solutions are being showcased at the AI Impact Summit, specifically highlighting tools designed to assist farmers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Farmers sound alarm over feral pig boom in WA's south-east

Farmers in Esperance, Western Australia, are alarmed by a significant increase in feral pig numbers, prompting legal measures to control the population.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Five people are arrested after tourists are shot in an area of land dispute between indigenous people and farmers in Bahia

Five individuals were arrested in connection with the shooting of two tourists in Bahia, Brazil, amid ongoing land disputes between indigenous groups and farmers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Qualification in the field expands opportunities and strengthens Tocantins agriculture

Technological advancements in Tocantins' farming have increased the demand for skilled labor to operate sophisticated agricultural equipment.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Some UK farmers face losses under new cap on sustainable farming payments

New caps on sustainable farming payments in the UK may lead to financial losses for some farmers, countering the government's environmental incentives.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mallikarjun Kharge calls PM Modi coward, also targets Shivraj

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes PM Modi, labeling him a coward and claiming he prioritizes foreign pressure over farmers' interests.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Serbia: Farmers block roads demanding higher subsidies and import bans

Thousands of Serbian farmers blocked roads across the country on Tuesday, demanding higher subsidies and protection from cheap imported products, alongside faster payments for their goods.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'PM did not talk to Army Chief...,' Rahul agitated over China and Naravane issues

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government regarding the China issue and the Army Chief during a farmers' rally in Bhopal.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:03 UTC

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