Tag #Farmers

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US Farmers Face Dire Straights Amidst Unresolved Trade Issues

American farmers are experiencing a severe crisis due to stalled trade deals with China, impacting soybean exports, coupled with high input costs and storage shortages, leading to potential farm bankruptcies and a decline in farmer optimism.

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Luck Pennies: A Northern Ireland Farming Tradition

In Northern Ireland, farmers uphold the tradition of giving a "luck penny", a small sum of money, to buyers of livestock, fostering goodwill and encouraging repeat business, although the rising costs of farming may threaten this practice.

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Severe Drought in Southern Australia Impacts Dairy Farmers

Southern Australia experienced record-low rainfall in the two years to September 2024, severely impacting farmers who are facing the worst drought in decades, forcing many to sell livestock due to feed shortages.

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BBB's Election Manifesto Prioritizes Immigration Control and Reduced Council of State Power

The BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) party's draft election manifesto prioritizes immigration, proposing stricter border controls, a 15,000 yearly asylum seeker cap, and a reduction in the Council of State's power, reflecting a shift from the party's initial focus on farmers' issues and nitrogen emission re...

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Reduced Inequality
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Greek Subsidy Scandal Exposes Systemic Corruption, Fueling Public Anger

Greece faces a new scandal involving illegal subsidies to farmers and livestock breeders totaling hundreds of millions of euros, adding to a string of controversies highlighting chronic state dysfunction and impunity, impacting citizens' trust and potentially influencing upcoming elections.

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Victorian Farmers Find Relief in Weekend Rains

A cold front bringing rain to drought-stricken Victoria offers relief to farmers facing record-low rainfall over the past 18 months, impacting mental health and the hay market; at least 10 millimeters are needed.

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US Farmers Face "Farmageddon" Amidst Unresolved Trade Disputes and Economic Hardship

American farmers are experiencing a severe crisis due to stalled trade deals with China, impacting soybean exports, coupled with high input costs, low commodity prices, and labor shortages, leading to financial distress and potential bankruptcies.

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Bob Dylan to Headline Farm Aid 2024, Continuing Legacy of Support for Farmers

Bob Dylan will perform at Farm Aid 2024, continuing his longstanding support for family farmers, alongside Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and others; the festival, which has raised over $85 million since 1985, addresses ongoing issues in the agricultural sector.

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Illegal Rave-Party in Fire-Ravaged Aude Region Ends After Four Days

Following tensions with locals, organizers of an illegal rave in a region of Aude, France, devastated by a wildfire in early August, dismantled their equipment four days after its start, with 900 of the 2,500 attendees remaining.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Germany Rejects Minimum Wage Cut for Farm Workers

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's rejection of a CDU proposal to lower minimum wages for seasonal agricultural workers due to a federal ruling confirming its illegality, highlights concerns about the competitiveness of domestic fruit and vegetable production against lower-wage countries, potentially impactin...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Environmental Groups Sue Farms Over Nitrogen Permits

Environmental organizations MOB and Vereniging Leefmilieu are launching weekly lawsuits against ten Dutch farms lacking nitrogen permits, escalating pressure for stricter nitrogen policies and potentially forcing livestock reduction, starting with Limburg province.

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Life on Land
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French Lawmakers' Offices Vandalized Amid Agricultural Bill Debate

Two lawmakers' offices in Gironde, France, were vandalized on May 26th, 2024, by members of the Coordination Rurale (CR) farmers' union in protest of the "Duplomb" agricultural bill, which they oppose; the lawmakers plan to press charges.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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