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Japan's rice farmers are confounded by Shinjiro Koizumi’s policies
Japan Times
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July 17, 2025
yamagata – Long regarded as a key support base for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, farming communities across Japan are increasingly showing signs of distress. After spending months in the eye of the storm — with the price of rice making...
India, China, Russia Trilateral Meet Soon? MEA Says ‘For The First Time In...’
News18
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July 17, 2025
Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 16:35 IST The Russia–India–China (RIC) trilateral dialogue emerged in the late 1990s, rooted in ex-Russian PM Primakov’s vision of a trilateral Eurasian bloc to counter Western dominance. Chinese President Xi Jinping,...
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Says Robots, Medicaid Recipients To Replace Migrant Workers
Benzinga
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that automation and tapping into the Medicaid population are key to replacing migrant farmworkers, as the Trump administration continues its mass deportation efforts. No Amnesty, Strategic...
India needs USD 1.5 trillion investment across key sectors to address climate challenge: Report
The Economic Times
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July 17, 2025
India will require USD 1.5 trillion investment by 2030 across key areas to address the climate challenge at scale, according to a Deloitte India report. The investments will be driven by India's efforts towards renewable energy, biofuels,...
India News | Bihar: Need to Increase Per-hectare Yield, Promote Mechanisation, Says Union Minister Chouhan
Latestly
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July 17, 2025
Samastipur (Bihar), Jul 17 (PTI) Maintaining that farmers are the soul of the Indian economy, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said there is a need to increase per-hectare yield, promote mechanisation through small equipment and...
China's record-breaking heat pushes power demand
Oman Observer
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July 17, 2025
BEIJING: Days of broiling record-breaking heat across large swathes of China pushed power demand to an all-time high in excess of 1.5 billion kilowatts, energy officials said. An arc of sweltering heat spans the densely populated southwestern...
India News | CM Revanth Reddy Urges Centre to Approve Semiconductor Projects, Grant New Rail Lines for Telangana
Latestly
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July 17, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has requested Union Minister for IT and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to expedite the approval of semiconductor projects in the state, a release said on Thursday. The Chief...
India News | HP Govt Not in Favour of Felling Apple-laden Trees on Encroached Forest Land: CM
Latestly
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July 17, 2025
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that the state government is not in favour of felling apple-laden trees from encroached forest land and that it should be given time to auction the...
Japanese Milk Bread: Where To Find the Best Shokupan in Tokyo
Tokyo Weekender
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July 17, 2025
There’s nothing immediately flashy about shokupan, also called Japanese milk bread. At first glance, it may just look like your standard loaf of white bread — but it’s so much more than that. If you’ve tried any fruit sando (dessert sandwiches)...
EWG: Frequent violations of paraquat use in Pennsylvania point to health risks for farmers and rural residents
Environmental Working Group
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The toxic pesticide paraquat was mishandled at Pennsylvania farms, violating safety requirements, at least 18 times between 2018 and 2023, an EWG investigation finds. The investigation raises serious questions about the potential health risks to...
"Many competitive advantages for the dragon fruit cultivated in India"
Fresh Plaza
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July 17, 2025
The India-grown dragon fruit is becoming more popular as an export product, says Priyanka Chhutani, director of The Aril Company: "India's agricultural export landscape is rapidly evolving, and one of the most promising additions to this growth...
Farmers In Bihar, Jharkhand Welcome PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, Call It Game Changer
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Rohtas, July 17 (IANS) Farmers across Bihar and Jharkhand on Thursday welcomed the Centre's newly launched Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, expressing optimism that the scheme will transform their lives and bring...
India’s craft chocolate revolution is taking a bite out of Lindt and Cadbury
Mint
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July 17, 2025
Molten couverture chocolate (high-quality chocolate rich in cocoa butter) flows through rows of overhead pipes, pastry chefs temper chocolate live behind glass walls, and impressionist-style artwork dots the sleek interiors, depicting farmers in...
U.S. to ban Chinese purchases of farmland, citing national security
Houston Herald - Missouri
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July 17, 2025
U.S. Department of Agriculture chief Brooke Rollins announced on Tuesday of last week that the U.S. government will move to ban sales of farmland nationwide to buyers tied to China and other foreign adversaries, citing threats to national security...
Morocco advances solar-powered agriculture amid global slowdown in green transition
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
As global momentum toward clean energy slows, Morocco is emerging as a notable exception, pressing ahead with solar-powered farming and green hydrogen investments. According to the newly released Renewables 2025 Global Status Report, Morocco was...
Mexico Pavilion brings the ancient Mesoamerican agricultural system into the Venice Biennale
World Architecture Community
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July 17, 2025
The Mexico Pavilion has brought a replica of the ancient Mesoamerican agricultural system into the Venice Architecture Biennale. The Chinampa Veneta Collective curated the exhibition, which focuses on a centuries-old knowledge that combines...
Giant trevally hatchery innovation ranked in India’s top fisheries innovations
The Fish Site
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Approximately one year ago, researchers successfully achieved captive breeding for giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis). The breakthrough was recently named one of the top five fisheries innovations in the country by the Indian Council of...
As Debt Concerns Grow, China Halts Pension Loans for Farmers
Sixth Tone
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July 17, 2025
Several rural banks in China’s central Hunan province have suspended targeted personal loan services designed to help low-income residents cover unpaid pension insurance premiums, following growing concerns about their risks and appropriateness,...
FO° Talks: Why Is India’s Economy Slowing Down?
Fair Observer
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July 17, 2025
Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh interviews Professor Viral Acharya, the former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), about why India’s economic growth has slowed recently. Part of the slowdown stems from a correction...
Kharge to host INDIA bloc leaders ahead of Monsoon Session
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 17, 2025
The INDIA bloc is set to meet on Friday at Mallikarjun Kharge's Delhi residence to discuss strategies for the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut and an RJD representative confirmed their attendance and the...