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Customers urged to avoid buying from leading chocolate firms over ‘inadequate’ ethical standards

Only 17 out of 82 brands were judged to use syppliers that pay cocoa farmers sustainably

The Independent UK

Migrant fruit picker who ‘struggled to buy food after being underpaid by British farm’ sues employers

Exclusive: Sapana Pangeni, 31, from Nepal, also claims she worked six-day weeks and had to buy her own protective equipment

The Independent UK

JD(S) leaders, and workers stage protest in Hassan; demand suitable support price for copra

JD(S) workers led by former Minister H.D. Revanna protested in Hassan, demanding a suitable support price for copra. Price had fallen to ₹7,269/quintal, compared to ₹18,000/quintal a few months ago. Protesters demanded Congress fulfill its promise of ₹15,000/quintal. Congress MLA K.M. Shivalinge Gowda blamed Centre for farmers' plight & urged…

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COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world

For the first time ever, food and agriculture took center stage at the annual United Nations climate conference in 2023.

The Conversation

New England's decades-old shrimp fishery, a victim of climate change, to remain closed indefinitely

Regulators voted on Friday that New England’s long-shuttered shrimp business, which fell victim to warming waters, will remain in a fishing moratorium indefinitely

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Cop28: energy companies are not the only ones with a carbon addiction

Editorial: Just like oil and gas businesses, and petro-states, carbon-intensive industries including meat will fight to keep on polluting

The Guardian - UK

Federal Register weekly update: 499 documents added

The Federal Register is a daily journal of federal government activity that includes presidential documents, proposed and final rules, and public notices. It is a common measure of an administration’s regulatory activity, accounting for both regulatory and deregulatory actions.

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Punjab farmers reject ₹11 sugarcane SAP hike; call it ‘betrayal’

Punjab's sugarcane growers accuse AAP-led govt. of "betrayal" after CM Bhagwant Mann announces SAP hike of Rs 11/quintal, deemed "too little" by farmers.

The Hindu

Low UK potato harvests raise fears about Christmas supplies

Experts say supermarkets may have to rely on imports from as far afield as Egypt, pushing up environmental impact

The Guardian - UK

Ensure adequate fodder for cattle, officials told

Minister Venkatesh directs officials to ensure no fodder scarcity in Mysuru. Ban on transportation of fodder to other states till normalcy returns. Fodder stock sufficient for 24 weeks. Vacancies in department to be filled phase-wise. ₹7.10 crore grant for 2023-24, ₹4.13 crore spent on equipment, medicines. Lumpy skin disease vaccination…

The Hindu

Why men in 19th century Wales dressed as women to protest taxation

South-west Wales was reeling in the wake of social unrest in November 1843. There had been a series of protests over several years by farmers furious at taxation levels, mainly attacking tollgates. Often, the men involved dressed as women and were therefore known in Welsh as Merched Beca (Rebecca’s daughters).…

The Conversation

Feeding humans has trapped the world in debt, degradation: FAO report | Explained

A UN FAO report has revealed a staggering hidden cost of agrifood systems surpassing $10 trillion. In India, this manifests as poverty, environmental harm, and health-related issues. To transform these systems, multi-cropping systems can protect farmers, improve nutrition, and positively impact ecology. India's Green Revolution led to monoculture, undermining seed…

The Hindu

The weaknesses of catch share policies

"Blue Harvest’s rise and fall is the result of a fisheries management structure called catch shares"

Salon

CRON, DOLE or MOS: Which Agriculture Stock Is Set to Bloom?

Despite economic challenges, the agricultural sector is set to stay strong with ongoing government support, advanced technology integration, and a focus on innovation aimed toward operational efficiency. In light of these industry tailwinds, which agricultural stock among Cronos Group (CRON), The Mosaic Company (MOS), and Dole plc (DOLE) is most…

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GDP surges 7.6% in Q2, goes past RBI forecast

India's Q2 GDP grew 7.6%, higher than expected, driven by govt spends & manufacturing. GVA growth eased to 7.4%, but farm sector skidded to 1.2%. Construction & manufacturing led with 10.5% & 9.3% growth respectively. PFCE growth halved to 3.1%. RBI & govt expect 6.5% growth this year.

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Staff shortage in Rubber Board hits govt.’s price guarantee scheme for growers

Rubber growers suffer due to delay in verifying RPIS bills. Shortage of field officers in Rubber Board, govt. portal opened in Nov. & inspection of fields in Dec. add to burden. Govt. yet to release funds for 9th phase of RPIS; ₹40 cr pending. Rubber Board staff strength down to…

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CBI files chargesheet against former Special Secretary in J-K Govt, two others in bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against the then Special Secretary in the Jammu and Kashmir government, then Chief Horticulture Officer, Jammu and a private person before the Special Judge in Jammu in connection with a bribery case which was registered in April this year. Read…

Salon

Vegetarianism's vast impact on climate

"The average vegan diet is linked to about one-quarter the greenhouse gas emissions of a meat-intensive one"

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State yet to act on illegal promotions in KAU

The State has been dragging its feet after issuing an order to take action against illegal promotions made at Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) and recover excess emoluments drawn by the candidates with effect from the date of promotion.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish farmland prices skyrocket 'by up to 58 per cent in three years'

THE value of farmland in Scotland skyrocketed by as much as 58 per cent between 2020 and 2022, according to a new report ...

The Hindu

Books published by KAU to be sold online under ‘Keralagro’ brand

Soon, you will be able to shop online for books on farming and allied topics published by Kerala Agricultural University.

The Hindu

Sakala records 100% disposal of applications in one month in Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi district has achieved 100% disposal of applications under Sakala Yojana. DC Fauzia Tarannum said 1,181 services in over 100 depts. are provided to citizens within stipulated period. Revenue Dept. achieved 100.71% disposal rate. Atalji Janasnehi Kendra achieved 96.87% progress rate. Transfer applications disposal rate reduced from 30 days to…

The Hindu

Farmers association protest against proposed SIPCOT project in Tiruvannamalai

TN Farmers' Assoc. protests SIPCOT expansion project near Cheyyar, demands withdrawal of cases against farmers, revocation of Goondas Act against social activist, and dropping of proposal to acquire cultivable lands. Farmers threaten massive protests if State govt. continues to acquire cultivable lands for developmental projects. Sugarcane growers also held a…

The Hindu

Centre to provide 15,000 women self help groups with drones that can be rented out for agricultural purposes

Cabinet approves scheme to provide drones to 15,000 women SHGs with ₹1,261 crore outlay. Drones to be used for rental services to farmers for agriculture purpose. 80% of cost of drone and accessories to be provided by Centre. Pilot to get ₹15,000, co-pilot ₹10,000.

The Guardian - UK

Plans to present meat as ‘sustainable nutrition’ at Cop28 revealed

Documents show industry intends to go ‘full force’ in arguing meat is beneficial to the environment at climate summit

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