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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Soaring fuel prices see spike in EV interest in Australia

A surge in electric vehicle interest in Australia is being driven by soaring fuel prices, prompting many families and farmers to consider the switch to EVs as a cost-effective alternative.

Mar 22 • 02:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jeremy Clarkson fights back tears after farming choir success on Britain's Got Talent

Jeremy Clarkson expresses his emotional response to the Hawkstone Farmers Choir's success on Britain's Got Talent after receiving the Golden Buzzer from Amanda Holden.

Mar 21 • 23:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Cattle farmers slam N.B. plan to end vet services

Cattle farmers in New Brunswick criticize the provincial government’s decision to eliminate government-run veterinary services, arguing it undermines essential support for agricultural producers.

Mar 21 • 20:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BGT's Amanda Holden in tears as she hits Golden Buzzer for Jeremy Clarkson act

Amanda Holden became emotional as she awarded the Golden Buzzer to The Hawkstone Farmers Choir during Britain's Got Talent, an act inspired by Jeremy Clarkson.

Mar 21 • 19:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Ministry of Defense has started land acquisition near the border: residents still lack information

The Latvian Ministry of Defense has begun the process of acquiring land near the Latvian-Russian border, leaving local farmers frustrated by the lack of communication regarding the decision.

Mar 21 • 18:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The rise in fertilizer prices may cause farmers to abandon grain sowing

Due to the increase in fertilizer prices linked to the war in Iran, some Estonian farmers might decide not to sow grain this summer or fall.

Mar 21 • 16:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lesbos: Livestock Farmers Blocked the Port of Mytilene

Livestock farmers in Lesbos protested by blocking the port of Mytilene due to unsold quantities of milk.

Mar 21 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Coffee prices fall, but still pay producers, and the market faces uncertainties with interest rates and war

Coffee prices in Brazil are lower than in previous years, yet still beneficial for farmers, while uncertainty looms due to interest rates and geopolitical conflicts.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Wreaked Havoc": Losses of up to 90% Reported After a Violent Hailstorm

A severe hailstorm in Río Negro's Valle Medio area has caused extensive damage to local crops, with some farmers reporting losses of up to 90%.

Mar 21 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

ZZS proposes stricter regulations for third-country drivers

The Green and Farmers' Union (ZZS) in Latvia has proposed amendments to strengthen requirements for drivers from third countries to enhance road safety.

Mar 21 • 06:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Beseit Bean: The Matarraña Treasure Recovered Thanks to the Work of Farmers, Restaurateurs, and Scientists

The Beseit bean, a locally cherished legume from the Matarraña region of Spain, has been revitalized by the collaborative efforts of farmers, restorers, and scientists after years of neglect.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The judicial veto on hunting worsens the wolf crisis in Galicia: "They are forcing us to abandon," farmers complain

Farmers in Galicia are expressing frustration over a judicial ban on wolf hunting, which they claim exacerbates their existing challenges and leads to significant livestock losses.

Mar 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Consumers face fresh produce shortages, higher prices as farmers' costs soar

Severe flooding in Queensland's Bundaberg and Burnett regions threatens to reduce fruit and vegetable production by up to 50% and increase prices for consumers.

Mar 20 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister Paulo Teixeira visits Vale do Ribeira and announces investments and actions for farmers and quilombolas

Minister Paulo Teixeira is on an agenda in the Vale do Ribeira, focusing on public policies for family farming and supporting quilombola communities.

Mar 20 • 22:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WEEK'S FACE ⟩ The tractor uprising may not be the last

Farmers are facing challenging times in agriculture, making it crucial for their protest messages to reach policymakers.

Mar 20 • 22:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Residents say they weren't warned of flooding, farmers demand better

Northern Territory officials plan upgrades to flood warning systems after community complaints about inadequate alerts during recent floods.

Mar 20 • 21:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Mysterious animal disease in Russia – mass culling of livestock

Russian authorities are culling livestock in the Novosibirsk region to contain a mysterious animal disease, leading to protests from farmers who claim their animals were healthy and no tests were conducted before the culling.

Mar 20 • 21:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Running out of fuel creates 'triple whammy' for farmer

Farmers in Western New South Wales face severe challenges as soaring diesel prices and fuel shortages complicate drought conditions, jeopardizing livestock welfare.

Mar 20 • 20:57 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Lambing has begun in Fljótshlíð

The lambing season has commenced in Fljótshlíð, Iceland, signaling a busy time for local farmers.

Mar 20 • 20:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Comment: Anna Abreu and the City of Helsinki: Enough of Wars!

Singer Anna Abreu is celebrating her long career with large concerts this weekend, but she requires only vegan food and drinks to be sold at the venue, prompting a debate about the impact on local farmers.

Mar 20 • 17:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘It’s not sustainable’: US farmers reeling as Iran war pushes fertilizer costs up

US farmers, including Rodney Bushmeyer, are facing unsustainable fertilizer price increases due to geopolitical tensions, which are impacting their profitability.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Economists: the intention to regulate the milk market could end sadly - farmers will suffer

Experts warn that plans to regulate the milk market in Lithuania could negatively impact farmers due to the volatile nature of global raw milk prices.

Mar 20 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EILI ARULA: "What are you complaining about, when you have a ten-thousand-euro machine under you!"

Farmers protested in cities on Thursday, seeking to raise awareness about the critical factors affecting food security and the agricultural sector in Estonia.

Mar 20 • 09:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Heat, War, and Now Rain-Hail Threatening Agriculture: Farmers in Distress from Triple Attack

Farmers in India are facing severe challenges due to unexpected weather changes, conflict in West Asia, and untimely rains, affecting major crops.

Mar 20 • 09:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

ZZS calls for urgent reduction of excise tax on diesel fuel used in agriculture

The Green and Farmers' Union (ZZS) of Latvia is proposing a reduction in the excise tax on diesel fuel for agricultural use amidst rising fuel prices to support farmers.

Mar 20 • 09:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Farmers brought machines to the roads to get the government's attention

Farmers across Estonia protested with tractors to highlight the agricultural sector's challenging situation and the necessity to utilize EU funds for direct support.

Mar 20 • 08:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cheetah Strayed from MP Reaches Rajasthan... Spotted Relaxing in Wheat Field

A cheetah named KP-2, which strayed from Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, has been spotted relaxing in a wheat field in Rajasthan's Kota district, causing a stir among local farmers.

Mar 20 • 06:46 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The 'Farmers' Saeima': The War in the Near East has Increased Farmers' Expenses

The Farmers' Saeima in Latvia raises concerns over increased agriculture costs due to rising fuel and fertilizer prices as a consequence of the ongoing war in the Near East.

Mar 20 • 06:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Carrot farmers lose millions in cargo and wasted crops due to Iran war

Western Australia's carrot farmers are facing significant losses due to the conflict in the Middle East, impacting their main export market.

Mar 19 • 21:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"I was left with nothing": dramatic accounts from farmers terrorized by anti-narcotics bombings in Ecuador

Farmers in Ecuador recount terrifying experiences as anti-narcotics bombings, ordered by the Ecuadorian president and supported by the U.S., devastate their land and lives.

Mar 19 • 20:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Farmers made themselves visible, but are they audible too?

Estonian farmers drew attention to food security concerns by driving tractors with banners across the country.

Mar 19 • 18:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Novopičugovo under isolation and Siberian cows at the border. Russia shaken by a state across Siberia exterminating cattle and arresting farmers

Farmers in Siberia are facing brutal state actions, including the extermination of cattle and arrests, as exemplified by farmer Svetlana Panina's devastating experience.

Mar 19 • 17:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Some farmers consider reducing their cultivated areas or going out of business due to high fuel prices

Farmers in Latvia are contemplating reducing their cultivated land or ceasing operations altogether due to soaring fuel prices affecting their costs significantly.

Mar 19 • 16:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Imbabura with 90% Damage to Bean Crops Due to Rain: Losses Would Amount to $135,450

Heavy rains have caused significant damage to bean crops in Imbabura, Ecuador, affecting 90% of the fields and leading to an estimated loss of $135,450 for farmers.

Mar 19 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Young farmers from Harjumaa showcased art on a tractor

Young farmers in Harjumaa creatively used their tractor to display characters from the animated film 'Minions' during an agricultural support event.

Mar 19 • 14:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Warming weather brings planting machines to the fields of Rymättylä – the early potato yield aims for graduation tables

The planting of early potatoes has begun in Rymättylä, Finland, as warm and sunny weather encourages farmers to start their work.

Mar 19 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The farmers' action brought together more people and tractors than expected

A nationwide farmers' action in Estonia today demonstrated strong unity in the agricultural sector, attracting 690 agricultural machines instead of the expected 400.

Mar 19 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Minister Terras: I have sat on a tractor and even gone shopping

Estonian Minister of Rural Affairs Hendrik Johannes Terras participated in a farmers' protest to engage directly with their concerns using an unconventional approach.

Mar 19 • 13:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ Farmers Came with Tractors to the Riigikogu

Farmers across Estonia rallied in tractors today in a significant demonstration called 'Agriculture at a Crossroads', with around 400 tractors participating, marking a major mobilization for the agricultural sector.

Mar 19 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I booked birthday meal at Jeremy Clarkson's pub but won't return after what happened'

A diner regrets their visit to Jeremy Clarkson's pub after a disappointing experience during a birthday celebration.

Mar 19 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Grain Grower's Statement on Farmers' Action: We Have the Strength to Use Stronger Measures if Necessary

A grain farmer from Harju County emphasizes the importance of farmers' actions and highlights the participation of Estonia's agriculture minister in a recent farmers' demonstration.

Mar 19 • 12:43 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Regions Calling: In Russia, All Eyes Are on Siberia’s Farmers

Small farmers in Siberia are resisting government orders to cull thousands of animals, making their plight a hot topic online.

Mar 19 • 11:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FARMER PROTEST ACTION ⟩ Already today there are graduates, there is much equipment for sale, and the same goes for agricultural land

Farmers across Estonia organized a coordinated protest action involving tractors, gathering at major city roundabouts and traffic junctions.

Mar 19 • 11:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Government Injects 3.5 Billion Shillings to Revamp Tea Sector

The Kenyan government has allocated 3.5 billion Shillings to improve the tea industry, enhancing farmers' income and addressing corruption within the Kenya Tea Development Authority.

Mar 19 • 09:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The city people knew very little about the farmers' concerns: is it Maamess or?

Farmers in Rakvere brought tractors to a shopping center parking lot to protest and raise awareness about the critical situation in Estonia's agriculture.

Mar 19 • 09:24 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Algae Moving West – Fish Farmers Urged to Report

Fish farmers in southern Norway are being warned to monitor fish behavior due to a harmful algae bloom moving along the coastline.

Mar 19 • 09:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GALLERY AND VIDEO: Strike brought over fifty tractors to the streets of Tartu and Jõgeva

Farmers across Estonia protested today, bringing over fifty tractors to the streets of Tartu and Jõgeva to highlight issues in food production.

Mar 19 • 08:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo plans loan scheme for youths in agribusiness

The Oyo State Government is set to launch a loan scheme for young farmers to promote agribusiness and economic growth.

Mar 19 • 08:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Gallery: Farmers Gather to Protest

Farmers across Estonia gathered with their tractors to protest and emphasize the importance of food security in the country.

Mar 19 • 08:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"I feed the Danes, so how can I be the villain among them all? It is too wild"

In the village of Kvong, residents grapple with the decline of local amenities and an increasing divide between rural farmers and urban interests.

Mar 19 • 07:58 UTC

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