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India-UK Free Trade Agreement: ‘Made in India’ gets major boost as Piyush Goyal highlights state-wise benefits
Organiser Weekly
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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday unveiled a state-wise list of ‘Made in India’ products set to gain from the newly signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Sharing the update on X, Goyal wrote, “UK rolls out the red carpet for...
On The Up: Invercargill teen Xavier Roughan’s farming idea wins Cambridge scholarship
The New Zealand Herald
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August 1, 2025
After an email introduction to the International Future Innovators scholarship competition run by Immerse Education in London, Xavier wrote an essay about his idea for a product for the farming community. Xavier’s idea is a different kind of...
The very best of agriculture set to be celebrated at Turriff Show
Grampian Online
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August 1, 2025
Final preparations are being made for Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural event. Turriff Show will take place at The Haughs on Sunday and Monday. Turriff Show will have an extensive entry of livestock.Each year it welcomes people from near and...
Farmers fear biosecurity job cuts will leave industry exposed
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 31, 2025
Farmers fear proposed cuts to research and development roles at the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) could leave the state vulnerable to biosecurity and climate threats. The NSW government on Tuesday announced...
Lower farm tariffs for US feasible with quota curbs: Experts
Financial Express
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While negotiating a trade deal with the US, India should offer tariff rate quota (TRQ) at pre-negotiated prices for agricultural commodities especially maize, soybean and dairy products, experts said. These concessions would not hurt the interests...
A tech startup is using IoT sensors and AI to help farmers cut hefty pesticide costs
Insider
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August 1, 2025
Finding and getting rid of a pesky bug in your home can be a challenge. On a large farm, this task can be even more difficult and costly. Many farmers turn to pesticides to eliminate bugs and prevent crop damage. The US Department of Agriculture...
UK Generator Drax Extends Buybacks With Investments on Hold
Financial Post
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July 31, 2025
“The large increase in the buyback program looks well-funded through the regulatory cash inflow in 2027 and is unlikely to constrain Drax’s ability to pursue growth opportunities,” Ahmed Farman, equity analyst at Jefferies International Limited...
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl shoppers warned over UK supermarket change that's 'inevitable'
Birmingham Live
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August 1, 2025
UK supermarket shoppers face skyrocketing grocery bills in a change across stores that is "inevitable". Retail chiefs and grocery analysts have shared details over how surging food prices pose an "inevitable"' threat to consumers. Nearly £300 will...
Politicians got jokes: The 56 best zingers from 56 years of Fancy Farm
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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The Courier Journal has compiled notable quotes from the past 56 years of political speeches at the Fancy Farm picnic. The quotes range from humorous zingers to insightful comments on Kentucky and national politics. The list includes quotes from...
Farmers pay tribute to Maimie Paterson following lifetime of service to agriculture
Farmers Guardian
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July 30, 2025
Breed societies and farmers have paid tribute to a ‘stalwart' farming figure, Helen ‘Maimie' Paterson, who died on Sunday, July 27. Aged 77, she died at home in Dunblane following a ‘short illness'. Ms Paterson had previously served as president...
India UK Trade Agreement (CETA) is a symbol of new self-confidence of Bharat
Organiser Weekly
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The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed on July 24, 2025 in London in the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This is the first free trade agreement of India with a developed country in the European...
Britain’s Living Infrastructure: 250,000 Ha of Peat and Forest Restored for Climate, Culture & Care
Intelligent Living
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July 31, 2025
What if the future of climate resilience, mental well-being, and heritage preservation came not from machines but from moss, trees, and earthworms? In one of the most ambitious green restoration efforts ever launched in the UK, the National Trust...
House of Lords urges stronger nitrogen controls across agriculture
The Scottish Farmer
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August 1, 2025
The report, Nitrogen: Time to Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, warns that reactive nitrogen, largely from farming, transport and wastewater, is damaging air, water and soil quality and contributing to premature deaths and biodiversity loss. Baroness...
Britain and Spain show Virginia why energy debates are more complicated than some in politics want them to be
Cardinal News - Virginia
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July 31, 2025
Talking points come, talking points go, but Virginia’s energy crisis remains. Two international events over the past few weeks have complicated some of the easy arguments being made on both sides of our energy debate — or, perhaps, ought to...
Government farming policies need climate change resilience, urges NSA
The Scottish Farmer
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August 1, 2025
The NSA urges farmers to consider climate resilience measures in their farming systems and plans. The announcement comes in the wake of this week’s Met Office warning that the UK is experiencing a 'notably different' climate to just a few decades...
Pair of Shetland ponies stolen from national park 'found starved and traumatised near traveller camp 75 miles away' - as hunt continues for four others taken by crooks
Daily Mail
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August 4, 2025
A farmer has revealed how two Shetland ponies that were stolen from him were found 'traumatised and starved' 75 miles away - as he said he believes travellers are behind the theft. James Penny said he was 'so angry' when he discovered six of his...
Farmers twice denied victory by a single run in CI league
Jersey Evening Post
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July 31, 2025
ONE could be forgiven for thinking the heart-rate levels of local cricket fans might settle down slightly after the end of T20 action and resumption of the Channel Island League, but a hectic weekend produced three head-turning results. The CI...
Huge wind farm gets nod days after Trump slams ‘expensive windmills’
The Times
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One of the world’s largest wind farm projects looks certain to go ahead days after President Trump told SNP ministers to “get rid of the windmills and bring back the oil”. Berwick Bank, proposed to be built off the coast of East Lothian, has been...
More than 170 people stood up to save this 'popular' farmhouse gym - now it's gone
Manchester Evening News
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August 1, 2025
A ‘popular’ and beloved gym in a grade-II listed farmhouse is set to close and become flats — despite more than 170 objections. Little Box Gym, which opened on St Werburgh’s Road in Chorlton in February 2017, faces an uncertain future after...
Jeremy Clarkson announces Diddly Squat farm will be closed for two months after devastating double blow
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 1, 2025
Jeremy Clarkson was dealt a double blow this week as he revealed a heartbreaking loss. The star announced on Thursday his Diddly Squat farm has been struck by a “devastating” outbreak of TB, and it's now been revealed that it will be closed for...