agriculture

snow: Unravelling the Himalayan conundrum: The vanishing snow and its implications in Northwestern India

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snow: Unravelling the Himalayan conundrum: The vanishing snow and its implications in Northwestern India

Amidst the serene apple orchards, Nadeem Bhat’s disappointed look skyward speaks of a pressing concern – the unnerving absence of the traditional winter cloak of snow, an unexpected departure that experts say has implications for Kashmir’s agriculture, tourism, and its delicate ecosystem. Bhat, who has been at the forefront of several environment initiatives in Khanmoh, … Read more

New sugar refinery to be built in Hamilton will be Canada’s largest, says company

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New sugar refinery to be built in Hamilton will be Canada’s largest, says company

A new sugar refinery set to open in Hamilton’s port lands in 2025 promises to be Canada’s largest, with capacity to produce 4,000 tonnes of refined sugar per day, or one million per year.  The Sucro Can Sourcing facility, at the foot of Hamilton’s Sherman Street North, will use Randle Reef as an active part of its … Read more

Aurora community greenhouses plan aims to fill gaps in food system

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Aurora community greenhouses plan aims to fill gaps in food system

For more than a decade, two city-owned greenhouses in Aurora largely have sat empty. A community group wants to put them to use, with plans to turn the greenhouses into spaces for urban agriculture. A partnership between the city and Food Justice NW Aurora soon could launch an operation that supplies food-producing plant starts and … Read more

China lifts ban on Belgian pork – POLITICO

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China lifts ban on Belgian pork – POLITICO

BEIJING — China has lifted its ban on imports of Belgian pig products, five years after an outbreak of African swine flu slashed the sector’s access to the crucial Asian market. The news was announced on Friday morning by China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and General Administration of Customs, which said in a joint statement that … Read more

Beijing’s trade tactics ahead of Taiwan election force exporters into new markets

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Beijing’s trade tactics ahead of Taiwan election force exporters into new markets

Regardless of who wins the January 13 election, Chen and other representatives of Taiwanese businesses – from fish farms to chemical manufacturers – say they are now clear-eyed about the need to minimise as much as possible their dependence on trade with mainland China as they expect more turbulence in cross-strait relations. Beijing’s dilemma if … Read more

Fears grow over far-right efforts to co-opt German farmer protests – POLITICO

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Fears grow over far-right efforts to co-opt German farmer protests – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — German farmers commenced a week of planned protests on Monday while officials warned that far-right groups are attempting to co-opt the movement for their own political ends. The farmers began the day by blocking roads across much of the country in response … Read more

Poland reaches deal with farmers to call off blockade of Ukraine border crossing – POLITICO

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Poland reaches deal with farmers to call off blockade of Ukraine border crossing – POLITICO

Polish farmers ended a blockade of a Poland-Ukraine border crossing after reaching an agreement with Warsaw that met their demands, defusing a dispute that had become an early test of the new government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Newly appointed Polish Agriculture Minister Czesław Siekierski signed the deal with Polish farmers blockading the Medyka-Shehyni border … Read more

Polish farmers resume blockade of border crossing with Ukraine – POLITICO

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Polish farmers resume blockade of border crossing with Ukraine – POLITICO

WARSAW — Polish farmers restarted a blockade of a Poland-Ukraine border crossing on Thursday, accusing the new Polish government of failing to guarantee it will meet their demands for financial help. The farmers rejoined truckers at the Medyka-Shehyni crossing — hauliers are also blocking other crossings complaining about competition from Ukrainian rivals — turning the … Read more

UK Ministers Under Fire for Allegedly Reneging on £2.4 Billion Pledge to Support English Farmers

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UK Ministers Under Fire for Allegedly Reneging on £2.4 Billion Pledge to Support English Farmers

Ministers are under fire for allegedly reneging on their commitment to support English farmers after pledging to allocate £2.4 billion annually to agriculture by the conclusion of this parliamentary term. This financial commitment was intended to replace the European Union’s common agricultural policy, which compensated farmers based on the hectares of land under their management. … Read more

Livestock parades in cities around the U.S.

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Livestock parades in cities around the U.S.

Every January, thousands of people flock to Downtown Denver to watch cowboys drive a herd of longhorn steers up 17th Street as the kickoff to the annual National Western Stock Show. The parade is led by that photogenic cattle drive, followed by a variety of literal show ponies, cars, tractors and notable figures and celebrities. … Read more