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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Tsiaras from Thessaloniki: The final invitation for improvement plans by the end of May

Greek Minister of Rural Development Kostas Tsiaras announced that the final invitation for agricultural improvement plans will be issued by the end of May, with an allocated budget exceeding 262 million euros.

Mar 13 • 19:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Criticism of Poor Pensions for Farmers Draws Attention in China

China's government has faced criticism for its inadequate pension increase for rural citizens during its annual political meeting.

Mar 13 • 10:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Following Abascal's Steps in His Struggle for Votes in Castile and León: 'I Saw Him! He Touched Me!'

Santiago Abascal, the leader of Spain's far-right Vox party, is actively campaigning in rural towns of Castile and León, drawing large crowds of supporters including farmers and high school students.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rural producers report abusive prices and difficulty finding diesel during the harvest in RS and PR

Farmers in Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná are facing skyrocketing diesel prices and shortages during the rice and soybean harvest season.

Mar 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s rural pensions in focus as lawmakers fight for farmers’ fair share amid income gap

Chinese lawmakers are advocating for increased rural pensions to address the income gap between urban and rural residents, with proposals to raise the minimum pension for elderly farmers amidst their struggles.

Mar 13 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Inauguration of the 31st Agrotica: Support for Farmers to Address the Effects of War Promised by K. Tsiaras

The Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras, promised support for farmers facing the repercussions of the Middle Eastern conflict during the inauguration of the 31st Agrotica international exhibition.

Mar 12 • 21:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From the Fields to the Pitch: Farmers Keep Alive the Sporting Tradition of Rural Football in Interior SP

Farmers in Indiana, São Paulo, uphold a vibrant tradition of rural football, with matches played every Saturday that reflect the passion and commitment of the community.

Mar 10 • 10:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project offers free services for family farmers in Riachão do Jacuípe; learn more

A project in Riachão do Jacuípe is providing free services aimed at ensuring rights and access for family farmers in the region.

Mar 9 • 19:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Canadian Producers Reinforce International Reach of Show Rural

A delegation of 25 Canadian farmers attended the Show Rural Coopavel 2026 in Brazil, highlighting the event's growing international presence and its role as a strategic platform for learning and business in agribusiness.

Mar 4 • 13:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Farmers began reusing wood stove ashes in the soil: they provide potassium, calcium, and magnesium

Farmers in rural areas of Argentina are increasingly reusing wood stove ashes to enhance soil fertility and reduce fertilizer needs.

Mar 4 • 00:17 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 18:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What changes for pensions of uniformed personnel and public employees – 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 • 13:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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

The Federal Institute of Amapá (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 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Recovering the Countryside

The article discusses the increasing divide between urban and rural areas in Spain and the challenges faced by the agricultural sector amid a significant protest by farmers in Madrid.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The bet on pitaya to generate income on the small rural property

Pitaya production is increasing in São Paulo state, with farmers like Roberto Ferrari expanding their cultivation despite falling prices due to higher supply.

Feb 22 • 12:22 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Yves Thréard's Editorial: "The Agricultural Salon, a Tragic Mirror of Our Countryside"

Yves Thréard discusses the crisis facing French agriculture, highlighting the stark decline in farming and the emotional distress of farmers.

Feb 20 • 18:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Guillaume Tabard: "The farmer's malaise, a national drama"

The article discusses the alarming decline of farming in France, stressing the emotional and economic struggles of farmers during the Salon de l’agriculture.

Feb 20 • 18:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Aleksandra Ptak-Iglewska: the president is undermining Polish farmers

The article discusses the Polish government’s new ‘active farmer’ legislation aimed at reducing land hunger in rural areas and preventing subsidy fraud, while also addressing the issue of decreasing real farmer numbers.

Feb 20 • 10:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Young Farmers Are in Charge of the Institute Subordinate to the Minister from PSL

The article discusses the influence of the Union of Rural Youth on employment and leadership changes at the National Institute of Culture and Heritage, following political shifts in Poland.

Feb 19 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Project Brings Science to Farmers' Fields

A pilot project supported by the Ministry of Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture aims to conduct field trials in collaboration with farmers to ensure scientific knowledge is practically applicable.

Feb 16 • 07:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump doesn’t know what farming is like

The article critiques Donald Trump's denial of climate change, highlighting the direct impacts felt by farmers and rural communities in South Korea.

Feb 16 • 01:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP fears losing rural votes due to its support for the Mercosur agreement

The Spanish People's Party (PP) is concerned about losing rural votes following its support for the Mercosur trade agreement amid protests from farmers.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge collapses after heavy rains, isolating rural producers in Itajara

Heavy rains in the Northwest of Rio de Janeiro caused a bridge in Itajara to collapse, isolating local farmers and impacting their ability to transport goods.

Feb 11 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Farmers and 'influencers': promoting daily work in the field on social media now has an award

The AgroInfluye awards recognize rural content creators for their efforts in sharing the realities of agrarian life on social media.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Farmer Blockades: From the Parade of Tractors in the Provinces to the Descent to Athens

Farmers in Greece are planning further protests, bringing tractors to major cities and gearing up for a significant demonstration in Athens.

Feb 9 • 17:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt Distributes Post-Harvest Equipment to Farmers to Cut Waste, Boost Rural Jobs, Others

The Nigerian government has initiated a distribution of processing and post-harvest equipment to farmers in Nasarawa State to reduce waste and enhance rural employment.

Feb 9 • 10:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meet the story of farmers from Paraíba who went viral showing their rural daily lives

Two farmers from Paraíba, Benedito Silva and Enock Pereira, have gained popularity on social media by sharing their daily rural lives and experiences.

Feb 8 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hat in the field will not have to be replaced by helmet; see what the law says

A new law requiring helmets instead of hats for rural workers is false, as existing regulations allow the use of both for different purposes.

Feb 8 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Card identification brigades for farmers and ranchers began in Nobol

Provincial card identification brigades for farmers and ranchers in Guayas started in Nobol to help rural producers access institutional and private sector benefits.

Feb 3 • 12:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Yobe governor unveils RUGA settlement to ease farmer-herder conflicts

The Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has inaugurated a Fulani Rural Grazing Area initiative in Nguru Local Government Area to mitigate violence between farmers and herders.

Feb 2 • 10:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez launches a generational rescue plan for the countryside amidst a crisis following the signing of the Mercosur agreement: "This is a smokescreen"

The Spanish government is mobilizing 17,000 rural properties and allocating 10% of the CAP to promote generational change in agriculture amid rising protests from farmers in Catalonia against the Mercosur agreement.

Jan 15 • 00:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I will not replace them": opposed to Mercosur, rural mayors take down the European flag in support of farmers

Rural mayors in France, opposed to the Mercosur trade agreement, have taken down the European flag in solidarity with local farmers following its approval by the EU.

Jan 14 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Farmers' Anger: A Figure from the Rural Coordination in Police Custody in Toulouse

Lionel Candelon, a leader in the Rural Coordination, was arrested during a farmers' blockade at a roundabout leading to Toulouse airport.

Jan 14 • 12:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Tsiaras on the vandalism of tractors: It is neither a sign of democracy nor a sign of freedom

Greek Minister of Rural Development Kostas Tsiaras condemned the vandalism of tractors, stating that such behavior is not indicative of democracy or freedom, and criticized farmers' excuses for refusing dialogue with the Prime Minister.

Jan 14 • 11:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘They are going after everything rural’: inheritance tax U-turn does little to dampen farmers’ anger at Labour

Farmers in Britain remain angered despite Labour's recent U-turn on inheritance tax affecting farms, as showcased by a symbolic coffin presented at the Oxford farming conference.

Jan 8 • 18:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Farmers' Anger: What is the Rural Coordination, this union fond of impactful actions that wants to overturn the table?

The Rural Coordination, leading protests in Paris, is opposing the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and the management of the dermatitis epidemic.

Jan 8 • 17:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Farmers of the Rural Coordination Ready to Stay in Paris "As Long as It Takes"

Hundreds of farmers from the Rural Coordination have successfully entered Paris with their tractors, determined to remain in the capital for as long as necessary despite police barriers and prohibitions.

Jan 8 • 15:32 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Agricultural Anger: Tractors from the Rural Coordination entered Paris

Farmers from the agricultural union Rural Coordination entered Paris early Thursday, with some gathering at the Eiffel Tower to voice their demands for the profession.

Jan 8 • 05:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"If they block our tractors, we will arrive with our cars": farmers from the Rural Coordination want to reach Paris at all costs

Farmers from the Rural Coordination are determined to peacefully reach the French Parliament to voice their concerns, particularly against the Mercosur agreement, despite potential obstacles.

Jan 7 • 19:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Farmers' blockades: 'The ministry's measures have been finalized - What will be announced'

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food is set to announce measures aimed at stopping the blockades by farmers, livestock breeders, fishermen, and beekeepers, following a firm ultimatum from the government spokesperson.

Jan 6 • 13:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Tsiaras for farmers: There are limits to tolerance, we will not remain idle spectators

Greek Minister of Rural Development Kostas Tsiaras emphasized the government's intention to not be passive observers in agricultural matters, expressing disappointment over current challenges and announcing further reductions in agricultural electricity costs.

Jan 5 • 10:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

John Berger and the Loss of Rural Culture

The article reflects on the legacy of John Berger, a significant intellectual figure, and discusses the paradox of small farmers viewing ecologists as adversaries.

Jan 2 • 04:30 UTC

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