Tag #Agriculture

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Climate Change Spurs Exotic Fruit Growth in Germany, but High Costs Limit Market

Due to a milder climate, German farmers are cultivating more exotic fruits like apricots, peaches, and nectarines, particularly in southern regions; however, high production costs make them uncompetitive with cheaper imports, limiting the market to niche sales.

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US Re-Bans Mexican Cattle Imports Amid Parasitic Fly Infestation

The US has re-banned Mexican cattle imports due to a parasitic fly infestation, leaving Mexican farmers struggling to control the spread and facing economic hardship despite government efforts; the Veracruz discovery of an infected animal caused the renewed ban.

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AI-Powered Robot Weeders Revolutionize \$42 Billion Weeding Market

Aigen, using AI and robotics, deploys 50 solar-powered robot weeders across the Red River Valley and Central California, autonomously weeding crops and offering a sustainable alternative to harmful herbicides, impacting the \$42 billion global weeding market.

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Rain Delays Saxony Grain Harvest, Raising Concerns for Farmers

Heavy rains in Saxony are significantly delaying the grain harvest, with winter barley at 60% completion and winter wheat under 5%, causing concerns about yield, quality, and upcoming deadlines for farmers.

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France's Controversial Pesticide Law Sparks National Debate and EU Tensions

A French law allowing the use of the banned pesticide acetamiprid has sparked a national debate, collecting 1.8 million signatures in two weeks due to concerns about bee health and human safety, despite the EU's authorization until 2033 and claims of unfair competition from French farmers.

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Life on Land
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Australia Lifts US Beef Import Restrictions Amid Trade Tensions

Australia will lift restrictions on US beef imports starting July 28th, a decision the government says is based on science and strengthens biosecurity, despite coinciding with US tariff threats and past statements against changing biosecurity rules.

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Screwworm Fly Outbreak in Mexico Halts U.S. Cattle Imports

A resurgence of the New World screwworm fly in Southern Mexico's Chiapas state has caused a ban on Mexican cattle imports to the U.S., impacting ranchers due to expensive treatments and lack of government support, despite the planned construction of a sterile fly production plant next year.

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lemonde.fr
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French Constitutional Council to Rule on Controversial Pesticide Law

The French Constitutional Council will rule on August 7th on the Duplomb law, which reintroduces the pesticide acetamiprid despite over 1.9 million signatures on a petition demanding its repeal due to environmental concerns; left-wing politicians have challenged the law's compatibility with environm...

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Life on Land
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Petition Challenges France's Agricultural Policy Amidst Growing Tensions

A 23-year-old student launched a petition against France's Duplomb law on July 7th, demanding citizen consultation for health, agriculture, ecology, and legal professionals to address the increasing polarization between farmers and politicians and the inadequacy of current economic models for agricu...

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Saxony Grain Harvest Critically Delayed by Heavy Rains

Persistent rain is severely delaying the grain harvest in Saxony, with winter barley at 60% and winter wheat below 5% completion, resulting in concerns about grain quality, reduced prices, and the upcoming planting season. Regional differences are notable, with mountainous areas significantly laggin...

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US-Japan Trade Deal: 15% Tariff Cuts Predicted to Negatively Impact Japanese Economy

A new US-Japan trade deal lowers tariffs on Japanese goods exported to the US to 15 percent, but analysts warn of significant negative impacts on Japan's GDP (0.36 percent directly, potentially 1 percent including ripple effects) and agricultural sector, despite Prime Minister Ishiba's assurances.

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Ernst Introduces "CLEAR Waters Act" to Permanently Restrict Clean Water Regulations

Following a Supreme Court ruling limiting EPA authority over wetlands and reversing Biden-era expansions of clean water regulations, Senator Joni Ernst introduced the "CLEAR Waters Act" to permanently exclude certain water bodies from federal regulation, addressing concerns from farmers and landowne...

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Clean Water and Sanitation

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