Category: Farmers
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‘Heartbroken’ young farmers join London protests over Labour’s inheritance tax changes
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In the early hours of the morning, Tom Lucas, 16, ascended to his 16-year-old Jargson, called for the sick college, and started an eight-hour trip to London-where he was walking only 16 miles per hour . The young farmer from Cambridgeshire made a trip to join hundreds of farmers and…
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Supermarket giant Morrisons backs farmers as inheritance tax row lands blow to Starmer
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In a setback for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, one of Britain’s largest supermarkets has announced its public support for farmers opposed to the government’s planned inheritance tax (IHT) reforms. Sophie Throop, head of farming at Morrisons, posted a video message on X (formerly Twitter) declaring the retailer’s solidarity with…
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No farm, no problem: Young farmers get their start in the industry in other ways
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Agriculture PMN Article writer: Canadian Press Ritika Dubey Posted on December 21, 2024 • 4 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Michael Nantis, director of vertical microgreen company Living Earth Farm,…
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Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Ross Bynum Posted on December 21, 2024 • 4 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content LYONS, Ga. (AP) — Twisted equipment and downed tree limbs…
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Farmers face £600m hit as second-worst harvest on record intensifies pressure
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British farmers are set to collectively lose around £600 million after poor growing conditions produced the second-worst wheat crop on record. New figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs revealed that the UK wheat crop fell to 11.1 million tonnes in 2024, down from 14 million tonnes…
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Farmers descend on Westminster amid inheritance tax row as Starmer faces MPs’ questions
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Hundreds of farmers gathered in Westminster today, chanting “No farmers, no food” outside Downing Street, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced a tough grilling in the House of Commons over proposed changes to inheritance tax. Tractors blocked parts of Whitehall during a demonstration organized by Save British Farming and…
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Tractor Tax Could Affect Five Times More Farmers Than Government Claims, Expert Warns
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Rachel Reeves’ proposed changes to farm relief on inheritance tax – called the ‘tractor tax’ – could impact farmers five times as much as the Government has estimated, according to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). The Treasury said the changes will affect approximately 500 farmers each year. However,…
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Farmers to hold ‘national strike’ against inheritance tax changes, disrupting supermarket meat and crop supplies
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British farmers are set to stage a “national strike” next week, banning meat and produce from supermarkets in protest against Labour’s new inheritance tax policies. Starting on Sunday, thousands of farmers plan to take part in the week-long strike, which includes a march in London on November 19, where more…
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California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Amy Taxin Posted on November 10, 2024 • 4 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content LOST HILLS, Calif. (AP) — In a sprawling factory in…
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California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Amy Taxin Posted on November 10, 2024 • 4 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content LOST HILLS, Calif. (AP) — In a sprawling factory in…
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As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers
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BANGKOK (AP) — Indonesian shrimp farmer Julius Kahyonogroho was running more than two dozen ponds just a few years ago, employing seven people and earning enough to support his family. Since then, the 39-year-old says the prices he gets from buyers have fallen by half, he’s had to downsize to…
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Brookside payouts to North Rift farmers rise to Sh918m
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Dairy farmers in the North Rift region contracted by Brookside Dairy have made a profit of Sh918 million from selling raw milk to the processor, as production has increased due to improved farming practices by smallholder farmers in the region. This represents a 27 percent increase over 2022 earnings, with…
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U.S. headed for bumper crop, which could be a bummer for farmers (NYSEARCA:WEAT)
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Masoud Zengin/iStock via Getty Images U.S. wheat futures rose for a second straight session on Wednesday, jumping about 1.5% in Chicago after rising 2% in the previous session following reports that U.S. corn, soybeans and spring wheat grades deteriorated last week. Meanwhile, domestic wheat prices in Russia rose. The beginning…
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Blow for farmers as cane prices dip further on market glut
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The national average price of sugarcane delivered to various mills fell further this month, cutting into farmers’ profits but giving relief to consumers through lower retail prices. The Sugarcane Pricing Committee – an independent panel comprising the Agriculture and Food Authority, the Ministry of Agriculture, farmers, millers and sugar producing…
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Florida farmers turn to ancient tree from India as the citrus industry dries up
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An ancient tree from India is now growing in Florida’s citrus orchards, and it could help provide renewable energy for the country. With much of the Sunshine State’s famous citrus industry drying up over the past two decades due to two deadly diseases, citrus greening and canker, some growers are…
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Climate change makes India’s monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper?
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Sibi Arasu Posted on June 21, 2024 • 4 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content BENGALURU, India (AP) — Every year from June to September, a…
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More farmers shun banks for loans, go informal
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More farmers are turning to informal groups, buyers of their produce, and the Hustler Fund for loans to invest in their projects, amid rising interest rates on bank loans. In just two months through May, the number of farmers borrowing from informal savings and credit groups nearly tripled, and the…
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Dragon fruit farmers reap prosperity
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After 13 years toiling on a dragon fruit farm, Musa Muguna embarked on his own journey to grow this exotic fruit on a larger scale, delving into a market eager for its unique benefits. It was like abandoning the only bird at hand to explore the wilderness for another. “It…