Tag #Farmers

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Northwestern Europe Faces Crippling Drought, Threatening Food Production

Severe drought threatens crops across Northwestern Europe, causing significant economic losses for farmers and impacting food production; adaptation measures are being explored as climate change worsens the issue.

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Climate Action
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Trump Tariffs Hit US Farmers; White House Considers Aid

President Trump's tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, especially the 145% tariff on Chinese goods, are harming US farmers by raising supply costs and decreasing export demand, prompting the White House to consider direct financial aid.

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Zero Hunger
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Georgia Approves $300 Million in Tax Breaks for Hurricane Helene Relief

Georgia lawmakers approved almost $300 million in tax breaks for farmers and timber owners harmed by Hurricane Helene, including tax exemptions on federal aid and credits for replanting trees, supplementing earlier disaster relief allocations.

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No Poverty
welt.de
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Farmers Face Economic Hardship Amidst German Economic Slowdown

Farmers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are struggling due to Germany's weak economy and bureaucratic environmental regulations; the state opposes redistribution of EU agricultural funds to smaller farms, advocating for technology support and adequate payments for all.

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Zero Hunger
dailymail.co.uk
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Super Tax Hike Faces Defeat in Australian Parliament

Australia's proposed increase in superannuation tax on earnings above \$3 million is facing parliamentary defeat due to crossbench opposition fueled by concerns it will force farmers and small business owners to sell assets; the government may need to renegotiate.

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Reduced Inequality
lemonde.fr
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Senegal Halts Peanut Exports to Secure Domestic Supply

Facing harvest delays and insufficient processing capacity, the Senegalese government temporarily banned peanut exports from November 15th, 2024, to secure the domestic market, causing farmer concern over their primary income source.

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theguardian.com
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Severe Drought Devastates South Australian and Victorian Farms

Severe drought conditions in South Australia and Victoria are forcing farmers to cull livestock, buy expensive feed, and deplete savings, with the situation exacerbated by the driest 14-month period on record and below-average rainfall forecast to continue through July.

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USDA Funding Freeze Jeopardizes Michigan Cherry Farm

Michigan cherry farmer Rebecca Carlson, a Trump supporter, faces potential bankruptcy after a government funding freeze halted her $400,000 USDA grant for hiring seasonal workers, jeopardizing her harvest and causing $200,000 in debt.

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Welsh Farmers Accuse Supermarkets of Bullying Tactics

Welsh farmers are facing bullying tactics from supermarkets, including delayed payments and order changes, prompting concerns about the UK's food security and calls for stronger regulation of the Groceries Code Adjudicator.

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No Poverty
nos.nl
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Rising Intimidation of Dutch Farmers Amidst Animal Rights Activism

Dutch farmers are increasingly targeted by animal rights activists, leading to threats, vandalism, and intimidation; a recent report shows 25 serious incidents in one month, with many more reported anonymously, highlighting the vulnerability of farmers whose addresses are easily obtained via public ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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French Farmers' Union to Stage Nationwide Protests

France's second-largest agricultural union, the Coordination Rurale (CR), is organizing nationwide protests starting January 5th, culminating in a Paris demonstration on January 6th, to pressure the government into implementing measures protecting small farmers, ahead of agricultural chamber electio...

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No Poverty
lemonde.fr
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Carrefour Boycotts Mercosur Meat Amid Farmer Protests

French supermarket chain Carrefour pledges to boycott meat from Mercosur countries amid farmers' protests over a potential EU trade deal.

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