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Malawi livestock development policy launched
Minister of Agriculture Lobin Lowe says his ministry wants to transform the livestock sector to effectively contribute to agricultural outputs for improved household livelihood, economic growth and export. Lowe made the statement on Thursday at BICC in Lilongwe during the launch of National
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
“Praedial Larceny And Indisciplines” by Dr Victor Eastmond (Ret’d) | The Bajan Reporter
It is obvious that times are becoming 'harder' as some struggle to make ends meet by looking for ways to supplement their earning, but larceny of crops created by a person's sweat and tears cannot be condoned. Such activity is generated by a demand for the stolen produce and such activity should
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Source: The Bajan Reporter | Web’s Eye View of Barbados in the Caribbean
USDA Investing $19.8M in USVI/ PR Watershed Infrastructure Projects to Benefit Rural Areas
These projects include rehabilitating dams, flood prevention and watershed restoration projects, and they are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
National Association of Conservation Districts Awards Hans Lawaetz for Distinguished Service
This award recognizes someone who has made significant contributions to the conservation of natural resources. Hans Lawaetz has been a conservation leader for more than 50 years.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Govt mulls Soil Act to stem siltation scourge - NewsDay Zimbabwe
In a presentation to Senate last week, Marapira said the proposed Soil Act would strengthen existing laws such as the Environmental Management Act and the Mines and Minerals Act. The post Govt mulls Soil Act to stem siltation scourge appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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USDA Pays Nearly $2M to Farmers, Ranchers Transportation Cost Payment Program
Ninety-two producers in the USVI will receive more than $34,000 to help mitigate the increased costs of doing business.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
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Onehumanandmorethan37millionbirds—comprisedmostlyofpoultryacross172commercialflocksand119backyardflocksin34states—havebeenbeenaffectedinthecurrentavianinfluenzaoutbreak. TheCentersforDiseaseControlandPreventionannouncedinApril2022thataColoradomanwasthefirstreportedU.S.citizentohavecontractedtheH
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Ncube injects $100,7bn into agric sector - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The allocation comes after he revealed that the agriculture sector is now projected to contract to 5% this year, from the initially anticipated expansion of 5,1% due to poor rains, bottlenecks in inputs distribution and high cost of inputs, among other
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Operating Hours for Fish Markets in Barbados during Holy Week | The Bajan Reporter
The week preceding Easter Sunday, better known as Holy Week is traditionally a very busy period for fish sales across Barbados. Therefore, the Blue Economy division of the Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification will extend the opening hours of certain markets from 7:00 am to 8:00
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Source: The Bajan Reporter | Web’s Eye View of Barbados in the Caribbean
Browne’s Pond Catchment now open - Barbados Today
The opening of Browne’s Pond Catchment in River Plantation is yet another transformative move for the island in moving towards food security. During an opening ceremony of the catchment in River, St Philip, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said that with Barbados being one of the 15 most water scarce
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
DOP Distributes Produce, Swag Bags to Participants of GVI Health and Wellness Expo
The Division of Personnel’s “Drive-Through Distributions'' are scheduled at specific locations throughout the territory on March 14 (STX), March 17 (STJ) and March 18 (STT). These are the distribution details:
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
More land for farming under Lears Project - Barbados Today
Within the next six months, seven acres of arable land at Lears, St Michael, will be transformed into farmland under the Lears Urban Land Lease and Food Security Programme. During a tour of the area on Saturday, President of Guyana Dr Irfaan Ali said the space will be used possibly for shrimp
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Stick to what works well for you, Chakwera tells farmers
President Lazarus Chakwera has told farmers in Mzimba to concentrate on and stick to the type of farming methods that work well for them in order to maximize their produce and generate profits. Chakwera gave the advice Friday when he addressed a developmental rally at Emvueni Primary School Ground
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Agrofest returns with a bang - Barbados Today
Two years was too long a wait and patrons and vendors at Agrofest 2022 could not hide their joy at being back for the show. On Saturday several vendors told Barbados TODAY that though sales were moderate, the crowd was supportive in spite of tough financial times. Farmer Manfred Jordan, who was
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
EKOVENTION: Venture capital event targeting Lagos start-ups offers $500,000 minimum funding, calls for pitches
Firms using technology to solve problems in Africa’s most populous city will be able to apply for and raise up to $500,000 and more in
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Optichem hikes fertilizer prices
New prices Optichem (2000) Limited has increased prices of fertilizer effective on the 30th May, 2022, following the 25% devaluation of Kwacha that happened on the 27th May, 2020. According to communication Malawi24 has seen, Chitowe which was previously at K26, 200 per 50kgs will now be at K31,000
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Nigeria: Empowering local rice farmers to achieve food security - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Local rice farmers contribute a significant quota to the national effort towards achieving food security and a more productive economy. The post Nigeria: Empowering local rice farmers to achieve food security appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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JTI encourages growers to use live bans for tobacco farming
Japan Tobacco International (JTl) Leaf Malawi Limited has encouraged its growers to plant more trees to expand and establish live ban base for tobacco farming in order to grow tobacco that is required on the market and as part of sustainable tobacco production. On Friday, at Chitukula in Lilongwe
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
NGOs want Govt to reduce funding for AIP
Action Aid Malawi together with the National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) have asked Government to reduce money allocated to Affordable Input Program (AIP), saying the program is taking much of the agriculture budget. The two organizations made the appeal on Wednesday, 2 March
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
USDA Opens Application Process for Full Scholarships for Students to Study Agricultural Disciplines
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor's degree at one of the 19 universities in the field of agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or related disciplines.
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SA biltong hunters cautioned - NewsDay Zimbabwe
This was according to Prof Peet van der Merwe of North-West University’s Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society Unit (TREES). The post SA biltong hunters cautioned appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Agriculture Department Alerts Livestock and Horse Owners to Prepare for Dry Weather
The USDA recently reported that the USVI set heat and drought records in 2021. Rainfall decreased approximately 15 inches on St. Croix and 12 inches on St. Thomas.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Export Barbados Assists Breadfruit Exporters | The Bajan Reporter
Export Barbados (BIDC) has come to the assistance of breadfruit exporters Shawn Holder of Holder's Food & Exports and Erasmus Alfred of E&C Marketing. The two men recently revealed in the media that they were losing thousands of dollars because all the regular avenues to export breadfruits to their
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Source: The Bajan Reporter | Web’s Eye View of Barbados in the Caribbean
USDA Opens Application Process for Full Scholarships for Students to Study Agricultural Disciplines
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor's degree at one of the 19 universities in the field of agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or related disciplines.
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Farm Service Agency Nominations Now Open for 2022 County Committee Elections
USDA's Farm Service Agency encourages all farmers, ranchers and program participants to take part in the St. Croix County Committee election nomination process.
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USDA Announces April 29 Application Cut-off for All Conservation Stewardship Initiatives
The Conservation Stewardship Program helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation activities while maintaining agricultural production on their land.
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CBCC Hosts Residential Composting Workshop in Coral Bay
Composting uses the natural process of decay to convert kitchen waste into nitrogen rich material that can be spread in gardens to turbo-charge plant growth.
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Farm Service Agency to Give Disaster Assistance for 2022 Livestock Forage Losses
County committees can only accept Livestock Forage Disaster Program applications after notification is received by the National Office of qualifying drought.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Dairy farmers given hope over prices
Minister of Agriculture, Lobin Lowe, says government will speed up the process of establishing a National Milk Marketing Board to control milk production and regulate minimum price for the product in the country. He disclosed this on Wednesday during the commemoration of World Milk Day at Bvumbwe
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Plaskett Chairs Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on USDA Hemp Production Program
Congresswoman Tracy Plaskett, a member of the House Ways and Means, Budget and Agriculture Committees, released the following statement after chairing a Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research (BHR) hearing entitled “An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program.
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