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Punjab, OLA in pact to issue e-passes to 17 lakh farmers




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Punjab govt ties up with OLA for issuing e-passes to farmers




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Vegetable farmers bearing brunt of lockdown in Ludhiana




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Punjab CM seeks withdrawal of value cut on farmers




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Moga farmers fail to sell wheat as jute mills pull shutters amid lockdown




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With migrant labourers heading home and mandis closed in Ludhiana, vegetable farmers face problems




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SAD President asks Punjab CM to give incentives to farmers for switching from paddy to other crops




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Amarinder writes to PM for increasing MSP of paddy, giving bonus to farmers




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Govt disbursed Rs 18,253 cr to 90 mn farmers under PM-KISAN: FM Sitharaman

Under the PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) scheme, each farmer gets Rs 6,000 in a year in three equal installments directly in bank account





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Amazon farmers who vanished centuries ago were remarkably innovative

This new research has revealed that in areas considered unsuitable for farming today, "pre-Columbian farmers constructed thousands of raised fields in the seasonally flooded coastal savannas of the Guianas.

The post Amazon farmers who vanished centuries ago were remarkably innovative appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.




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Genetically Engineered Crops Benefit Many Farmers, but the Technology Needs Proper Management to Remain Effective

Many U.S. farmers who grow genetically engineered (GE) crops are realizing substantial economic and environmental benefits -- such as lower production costs, fewer pest problems, reduced use of pesticides, and better yields -- compared with conventional crops, says a new report from the National Research Council.




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Paul Farmer to Receive National Academy of Sciences Public Welfare Medal

The National Academy of Sciences is presenting its 2018 Public Welfare Medal to physician, anthropologist, and humanitarian Paul Farmer.




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Careful guidance needed for farmers using biochar with pesticides

Biochar is increasingly mixed into farm soils to improve crop productivity and maintain carbon stocks. However, it can change the way that pesticides applied to the same soil behave, according to a new study. The researchers suggest that farmers may also need to follow new guidelines on pesticide application if they add biochar to their soil.




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Neighbours can influence farmer participation in PES schemes

Understanding the role of neighbourhood networks in encouraging farmers to participate in Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes is important as this can help to create local patterns of high and coordinated uptake of PES schemes, and thus an impact on ecosystem protection at a wider, landscape level. This is the outcome of a recent UK study, which found that neighbourhood networks were particularly important for small, remote communities.




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‘Bridging’ organisations increase farmer commitment to Common Agricultural Policy

‘Network bridging organisations’, such as farmer unions, Regional Nature Parks and Local Action Groups, promote cooperation between farmers, non-state collective actors and state actors under the Common Agricultural Policy. This study finds that farmers who have regular contact with these organisations show a higher commitment to long-term practice change. This could represent an opportunity to improve the effectiveness of payments for environmental services in Europe.




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Farmers evaluate measures to reduce soil erosion and water pollution

Farmers have collaborated with scientists in France to evaluate agri-environmental measures that reduce soil erosion and surface water pollution at a catchment level. The exercise helped the farmers understand the benefits of the measures and provides an example of how policymakers could engage with stakeholders under the Water Framework Directive (WFD).




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Spanish farmers would pay more for guaranteed water supply

Farmers in one of Europe’s most water-stressed regions would be willing to pay double the current amount for irrigation water in order to ensure a reliable supply, new research from Spain suggests. The study also shows that they appear unsupportive of new policies proposed by the researchers, such as water markets and tighter controls on groundwater pumping, which could help enable a guaranteed supply of water.




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How IFFCO plays Flipkart, Amazon to farmers

“We are serving 97% of the pin code across the country, without any delivery charge. We are helping farmers at their doorsteps, just the way urban people benefit from e-commerce shopping”, asserts AK Gupta, Head-IT at IFFCO.




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Planting field margins with wildflowers give farmers a net profit

The pollination benefits of planting field margins with wildflowers can outweigh the costs of set-up and maintenance, a new study suggests. On US blueberry farms wildflower strips resulted in double the number of wild bees on adjacent crops and significantly increased yield, the researchers found.




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Communicating biodiversity to farmers: developing the right tools

Two metrics for informing farmers about the biodiversity on their land are presented in a recent Swiss study: average species richness and farm ‘uniqueness’. These are both easy to understand and comparable between farms, the researchers say.




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Insect-eating bats save global maize farmers €0.91 billion a year from crop damage

Insect-eating bats are estimated to be worth US$ 1 billion (€0.91 billion) a year to maize farmers around the world, a new study has revealed. Not only do bats reduce crop damage by eating adult corn earworm crop pests, they also suppress fungal infections in maize ears. Bats and their habitats need to be better protected for their ecological and economic contributions, say the study’s authors.




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Analysis of farmers’ social networks identifies important stakeholders for biodiversity conservation

Stakeholder support is essential to the success of environmental policies. A recent study has identified stakeholders that can promote biodiversity in European agricultural landscapes. The researchers found farmers were the most influential group of stakeholders, as they make the final decisions on land use. In turn, farmers are influenced in their decisions by a number of actors whose influence is perceived differently on a local and regional level.




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Farmers with experience of agri-environment schemes develop more wildlife-friendly habitats

Researchers have found that farmer experience, concerns and motivation influence environmental outcomes for agri-environment schemes (AES), in a study in southern England. Farmers with more environmental-management experience and/or concern for wildlife created habitats that provided more pollen and nectar for bees and butterflies and winter seed for birds. The results suggest that supporting environmental learning among farmers may increase the success of AES.




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An investigation into the receptivity of English farmers to collaborative agri-environment schemes

A team of UK researchers has analysed interviews with a selection of farmers from across England in an effort to determine the sociocultural factors influencing their decisions to cooperate with each other on collaborative agri-environment schemes (cAES). Results from this study have significance for the success of AES in the region, as it may be that only by collaborating on such schemes can farmers adequately conserve crucial landscape-scale ecological processes. The study finds that cAES which provide greater flexibility, with opportunities for farmer involvement in scheme design and locally targeted and clearly defined aims, are more likely to gain support from farmers. Farmers might also be more receptive to environmental interventions if they could be partially involved in cAES.




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Farmers with knowledge of environmental policy are more willing to create wetland habitats

The willingness of farmers to create wetlands within agri-environment schemes (AES) has been assessed as part of a new study in Sweden. Land-owning farmers and those with prior knowledge of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) were more likely to create wetlands than leasehold farmers or those with no prior knowledge of WFD. Common reasons for not wanting to take part in the scheme included the farmers’ senior age, that wetlands would not be suitable on the farm and high costs — leading the researchers to suggest that changes in subsidy payments may increase wetland creation.




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Social promotion of flowering meadows enables farmers’ results-based agri-environment measures in France

This study assessed the implementation of the ‘Flowering Meadows’ agri-environment scheme in France, a results-based scheme which encourages farmers to conserve meadows in the Bauges, Haut Jura and Vercors natural parks. While there was limited change in agricultural practices, the scheme did help to maintain meadow habitats. Farmers also welcomed the results-based payments approach, which gave them greater responsibility for and flexibility in managing their farms.




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What encourages farmers to participate in EU agri-environment schemes?

Isolating specific reasons for involvement in agri-environment schemes (AES) is a key step in the formulation of schemes that are more appealing to Europe’s farming community. Through a comprehensive exploration of the literature on AES across the EU, this study contributes to a better understanding of what drives farmers’ participation in such initiatives, revealing important factors, such as previous experience with schemes and flexibility in management.




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Training farmers in management for bird conservation could improve overall biodiversity on farms

Agri-environment schemes (AES) are a means by which farmers can ensure greener agriculture, but their success is based on many factors, including the effectiveness of the scheme and participation by farmers. In an effort to understand how different factors affect uptake of AES, this study assessed the attitudes and values of decision-making for a sample of UK farmers involved with bird conservation. The results indicate that effectiveness and participation rates could be improved by informing farmers about the state of bird populations in their region and highlighting the impacts of different management practices on bird conservation.




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Unmanaged expansion of woody plant cover may threaten alpine flora, fauna and farmers, Spanish Pyrenees

Increases in woody plant and shrub cover render alpine livestock less efficient at using their landscape, finds a new study of the eastern Spanish Pyrenees. Changes in land use and climate will affect not only flora and fauna but also the futures of alpine farmers, says the study, placing them at a growing economic risk both throughout Europe and worldwide.




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Factors affecting farmers’ adoption of Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to reduce pesticide use and risks of adverse effects on human health and the environment. However, its adoption by European farmers cannot be based only on mandatory regulation by the European Union, a new study suggests. The research identified four key factors driving IPM adoption; including market forces, policy instruments and farmers’ attitudes to the environment.




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What encourages farmers to participate in collective biogas investment?

Biogas production from waste and manure has the potential to make a contribution to environmental, energy and climate policy objectives. However, farmer engagement has remained persistently low. A new study, involving 461 Danish farmers, has investigated their willingness to participate in collective biogas investment (where two or more farmers collectively own a biogas plant). The study suggests that the majority of farmers are willing to participate in partnership-based biogas investment (PBI) and identifies the main factors driving willingness to participate and the intensity of participation. These findings are relevant to policymaking aimed at increasing biogas production and stakeholder engagement.




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The Woodlands Farmers Market is Closed, but tentatively opening May 23, 2020




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Famine to feast: State’s farmers thrown cash lifeline

Farmers have been thrown a lifeline – but this time it’s to help them cash in on what could be one of their best years.





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Salmon farmers save bald eagle from octopus

Video captured by salmon farmers shows a bald eagle grabbed by an octopus — and then the farmers stepped in.




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USDA offers farmers more money to idle sensitive land

Officials will offer money to owners of environmentally sensitive farmland if they idle it in a conservation program instead of growing crops.



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Leaf-cutter ants are farmers, pharmacists and energy experts

Researchers study ants and their complex, productive societies to help address some of human society's most pressing challenges.



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Watch: Joel Salatin, farmer and author, shares his story

Meet the author, farmer, entrepreneur and leader of the local food movement as he shares his thoughts on modern farming and the needs of animals.



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eFarmony: Connecting landowners with farmers

Innovative program seeks to match landowners with people who will lease their land for organic farming.



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Is there room in the market for small organic dairy farmers?

'Betting The Farm' tells the story of a group of organic milk farmers called MOO Milk is struggling to keep their small operations alive.



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Growing green: Interview with organic farmer Daniel Mays

After graduating from college, Daniel Mays followed his heart back to the land and has been working to build his own small organic farm up here in Maine.



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Do you love your farmers market?

Here's your chance to prove it. Cast your vote and propel your local market into the top 100 farmers market in the nation.




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Modern Farmer: A magazine for foodies and farmers alike

This diverse magazine covers it all. When discussing goats, topics covered included recipes, raising them, their manure and more.




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Brad Pitt: 'I'm a farmer now'

Actor graces the cover of Wine Spectator magazine along with his winemaking partner, Marc Perrin.



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Guess who wants to be a farmer?

One of the world's oldest professions is gaining popularity among America's youth, thanks to demand for organic food and a desire to get back to basics.



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To advertise plant sale, Idaho farmers harness the power of hip-hop

The Peaceful Belly Farm in Hailey, Idaho, found a unique way to advertise a plant sale.



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Michael Pollan: Not enough farmers

Michael Pollan argues that fossil fuel efficiency replaced farmers, and we need to get them back.



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In the Field: Trip to a local farmer's market

Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA.




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What do you know about the farmer who grew your coffee?

Forthcoming documentary follows movement to link poor growers with roasters and consumers.



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