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Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola have farmers bracing for the worst

A new Chinese tariff of over 75 per cent on Canadian canola seed takes effect today, effectively closing Canada’s biggest export market for the product. The tariffs are an escalation in a mounting trade dispute between the two countries.

CBC News

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Iraq’s worst drought in decades leaves orchards barren

Iraq faces a severe water crisis as drought and upstream dams dry up rivers, forcing farmers to quit and threatening food security.

Al Jazeera

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Beetle eats its way through Hawaii's beloved coconut trees

Hawaiians are racing to save their beloved coconut trees from a tiny insect known as the rhinoceros coconut beetle. The invasive species has been chewing through the state’s palms for more than a decade and the state is having trouble ke...

The Weather Channel

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These summer pests have a taste for pinot

Virginia’s wine industry is facing an uninvited guest this late summer and fall: the colorful but destructive spotted lanternfly, draining nutrients from grapevines, stunting their growth and leaving winemakers worried and wine lovers gr...

The Weather Channel

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Peach growers say warmer winters are yielding smaller harvests

The peaches harvested at Masumoto Family Farm in California's Central Valley are so delicious, they are sought after by world-famous restaurants. But this year's harvest signals trouble.

CBS America

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Sustainable cocoa farming protects livelihoods and wildlife

Through the Congo Basin Landscapes Initiative, local Indigenous farmers in Cameroon receive training and equipment to improve yields while protecting the rainforest.

Africanews

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Kenyan farmers use nature for peaceful human-elephant coexistence

As elephant populations in Kenya boom, they are increasingly in conflict with the humans that live along their migratory routes. Some farmers are using innovative and safe methods to deter large animals from eating their crops.

Africanews

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France’s top court strikes down pesticide clause in farming law

Critics called the decision a win for democracy and the planet. Some lawmakers have already vowed to push for a full repeal in the coming months.

Euronews

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How farmers and businesses are being impacted by tariffs

President Trump says he won't delay the Aug. 1 tariff deadline again. It could have a big impact on the U.S.' neighbors, including Canada. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe visited farms and businesses near the northern border who could be taking a m...

CBS America

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Locusts swarm in south Ukraine as war disrupts pest control

A massive locust invasion is threatening sunflower and other crops in Ukraine's southern regions, largely caused by the war against Russia's invasion that makes it impossible to use traditional pest control methods, officials and produce...

Reuters

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Australian wheat farmers are beating climate doom

A revolution in farm management is enabling Australia to produce and export millions of tons more wheat each year than it used to in the 1980s, despite declining rainfall that would otherwise shrink crop yields and put farms out of busin...

Reuters

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How Spanish olive exporters survived Trump tariffs since 2017

Spain's black olive exporters, who adapted to survive harsh tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump's first term, are warning the extra 15% they now face under the European Union's latest trade deal with the U.S. will make it difficult ...

Reuters

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Weather concerns of Ivory Coast cocoa farmers

Rainfall was well below average last week across most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa-growing regions, while a cold spell has raised concerns among farmers about potential crop damage that could reduce expectations for the October-to-March m...

Africanews

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Argentina cuts export taxes to boost farming sector and production

Argentina’s farming sector is a cornerstone of the country's economy. President Javier Milei has announced a reduction in taxes on major agricultural exports - a move aimed at boosting production and easing the burden on producers.

Al Jazeera

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Despite ICE raids, undocumented farmworkers head to fields in California

Facing constant fears of deportation, undocumented farmworkers return to the fields in Ventura County, California, speaking to CNN’s Julia Vargas Jones about what’s driving them back to work during the busy harvest season.

CNN

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Moroccan humanitarian agency provides support for Palestinian farmers

The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency will fund a project aimed at empowering Palestinian farmers in the Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Governate.

Africanews

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Corn farmer says saltwater from the Delaware Bay is killing his crops

A slow-motion crisis is unfolding on coastal farmland. Little by little, salt water is mixing in with fresh in a process called intrusion. David Schechter reports.

CBS America

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The town wanted his farm for affordable housing

A small family farm in Cranbury, New Jersey has become the center of a national controversy after the township tried seizing the land through eminent domain to build affordable housing. CNN’s Meena Duerson reports.

CNN

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The French rebel against pesticide authorised for use in EU

The Duplomb Law is being fiercely contested by civil society and a petition opposes the reintroduction of a pesticide.

Euronews

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USDA moving workers out of D.C., to five new hubs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is moving thousands of its employees out of the nation's capital to five new hubs, one of which will be located in Fort Collins.

Scripps Local

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Trump's 50% tariff threat sours Brazil's citrus belt

U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose a new 50% tariff on all Brazilian products from Aug. 1 could devastate the South American nation's citrus belt.

Reuters

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Deadly heat dome scorches Midwest and South as humidity climbs

More than 130 million Americans are under heat alerts as temperatures soar across the country. In Iowa, the humidity is supercharged by crops in peak growing season, creating a phenomenon known as "corn sweat."

CBS America

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What is ‘corn sweat’ and how does it make heat waves worse?

As temperatures heat up across the Midwest, a phenomenon known as ‘corn sweat’ can make the heat feel even worse. Through a process called evapotranspiration, the leaves of the plant release moisture back into the atmosphere.

The Weather Channel

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Senegal is going 'madd' about a certain fruit

In Senegal, the madd fruit—also called Saba senegalensis—is a seasonal favourite, prized for its tangy-sweet flavour and health benefits. From Dakar’s markets to Casamance villages, madd supports local farmers and traders.

France 24

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South Korean apple farmers beg not to be U.S. trade deal sacrifice

Farmers in South Korea's 'apple county' fear stiff competition from cheaper U.S. apples. That's if Seoul makes concessions on U.S. agricultural goods as part of a deal to ease U.S. tariffs on cars, steel, and other imports.

Reuters

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South African sheep farmer aims for sustainable standards

Stefan Erasmus has shifted the practices on his sheep farm in a bid to meet sustainable standards. For Erasmus, one of about 8,000 sheep farmers in the country, it’s a step in the right direction.

Reuters

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A million sign French petition against bee-killing pesticide

More than a million people signed a petition urging the French government to ditch a law allowing the reintroduction of a banned pesticide known to kill bees. The so-called "Duplomb law" has stirred public anger for permitting a return o...

France 24

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California vineyard uses wind power to make wine

A vineyard in California has been using a wind turbine to generate the power it needs to make wine for the last eight years. CBS Bay Area's Juliette Goodrich has the story.

CBS America

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85% of Yemen's agricultural land not cultivated this year

Researchers say 85% of Yemen's agricultural land has not been cultivated this year because of drought. It's having a devastating impact on rural communities, where most people rely on farming for their livelihoods.

Al Jazeera

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EU Commission shrinks agriculture share in record budget

Europe’s agricultural spending will face cuts compared to the current programming period under the new EU long-term budget proposal, while the European Commission insists farmers will still receive the same amount “in their pockets”.

Euronews