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Canola market reacts to China tariff on Canadian canola
The Prairie Star - Nevada
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By BARRY COLEMAN, Northern Canola Growers Association Canola prices were relatively strong the two weeks prior to Aug. 12, when China announced a 75.8 percent tariff on Canadian canola imports in retaliation for tariffs imposed by Canada on...
Farmley’s Rs 1,000 crore hustle rides on retail push and export play
Afaqs
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Farmley, a brand focused on healthy snacking, is charting an ambitious growth path as it transitions from a digital-first startup to a prominent omni-channel player. Farmley co-founder Akash Sharma spoke at the recently-held Indian Healthy...
Why is Israel attacking Gaza City? What new offensive aims to achieve
The Times
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Israel’s military has begun an operation to seize Gaza City, the territory’s largest urban centre, despite international calls for restraint. Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has ordered an acceleration of the takeover plan, which...
Australia to reduce US beef import restrictions
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 25, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Australia announced it will reduce restrictions on U.S. beef imports in a move U.S. President Donald Trump's administration claimed as a major victory over "non-scientific trade barriers." Agriculture Minister Julie Collins...
Farm-to-fork feast opens Curated Plate festival
Noosa Today
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July 25, 2025
A farm-to-fork experience at historic Yandina Station, led by a star chef, provided a fitting opening to one of Queensland’s finest food and drink festivals. Held in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the opening event of The Curated Plate set the...
Farm safety fears rise as death toll stays high
The Scottish Farmer
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Coinciding with the start of Farm Safety Week 2025, the sobering data shows that 28 farm workers across the UK lost their lives in the past year, 23 in Great Britain and five in Northern Ireland, alongside four members of the public, including two...
LLS to host grazing forum, variety trial walk-throughs
Forbes Advocate
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August 21, 2025
Rural LLS to host grazing forum, variety trial walk-throughs Aug 21 2025 Updated 1 hour ago Central West Local Land Services is gearing up for a season of hands-on learning and collaboration with a series of spring events designed to engage local...
Australia should compromise to reach EU trade deal, minister says
KFGO - North Dakota
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July 25, 2025
CANBERRA (Reuters) -Australia should accept compromises to reach a trade deal with the European Union and demonstrate that such agreements can still be reached in a more protectionist world, Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Friday. Farrell said...
Inside the secret lives of Australia's 'Crazy Rich Chinese' students whose wild spending rivals the mysterious Rolls-Royce-driving LanLan: JONICA BRAY
Daily Mail
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August 3, 2025
When a wealthy young Chinese woman behind the wheel of a Tiffany-blue Rolls-Royce smashed into a car being driven by Kyle Sandilands' chauffeur - leaving him seriously injured - I couldn't help but think it was the most 'Sydney' story I'd ever...
Australia lifts restrictions on U.S. beef after 20 years
AGDAILY - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
Australia has officially lifted a long-standing restriction on U.S. beef imports following a full biosecurity and safety assessment, clearing the way for fresh chilled and frozen American beef products to legally enter the Australian market....
Home calling: How a Gurdaspur man returned from Australia, built a thriving banana business
The Indian Express
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August 3, 2025
It all began with planting just 3-4 banana saplings for self-consumption. But after witnessing the remarkable yield from a single plant, 61-year-old Satnam Singh decided to scale up cultivation on his farmland.In Punjab, where wheat, paddy, and...
Australia’s parliament opens with tradition and pageantry – plus a sideshow of protest and reactionary zeal
The Guardian
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July 25, 2025
Just as the governor general, Sam Mostyn, was preparing to address the ceremonial opening of federal parliament this week, word got around the press gallery that One Nation was preparing to mount a stunt. Along with veterans Pauline Hanson and...
Albanese issues blistering attack on Israel, demands ceasefire before hostages released
Sky News Australia
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July 24, 2025
Anthony Albanese has issued a blistering attack on Israel, declaring its actions in Gaza "cannot be defended or ignored" and demanding Benjamin Netanyahu's government agree to a ceasefire before hostages are released. In his strongest ever...
Australian beef exports trigger China Safeguard, incurring 12pc tariff through to January
Beef Central
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July 25, 2025
Visitors checking a cutting demonstration and tasting on Australia’s stand at Shanghai’s SIAL food trade show in May AUSTRALIAN beef exports to China will face a larger tariff obstacle for the remainder of the calendar year, after triggering the...
Agribusiness buzz briefs: bank closures, ag insolvencies, vet group seeks GM
Farmonline
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July 25, 2025
This year's national finalists are Dakota Gough, 22, Northern Territory; Kayla Starkey, 29, South Australia; Thea Walker, 24, Western Australia; Stephanie Laycock, 27, Queensland; Grace Collins, 22, NSW; Dylan Bellchamers, 26, Tasmania; and...
Australia eases curbs on US beef that angered Trump
BDNews24
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Australia will ease restrictions on beef imports from the United States, the country's agriculture ministry said on Thursday, potentially smoothing trade talks with US President Donald Trump, who had attacked its rules. Still, the decision is...
Australia, India Likely to Expand Free Trade Pact, Minister Says
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- Australia and India are likely to expand their free trade agreement in the “very near future,” Trade Minister Don Farrell said, while dismissing assertions that President Donald Trump was responsible for Canberra’s decision to lift...
Australia Relaxes Curbs on U.S. Beef Imports That Angered Trump
Successful Farming
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By Peter Hobson and Renju Jose CANBERRA/SYDNEY, July 24 (Reuters) - Australia will ease restrictions on beef imports from the U.S., the country's agriculture ministry said on Thursday, potentially smoothing trade talks with U.S. President Donald...
$541K workwear donation boosts farmer safety
FBC News
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August 2, 2025
[Source: Fiji Government/ Facebook] Farmers will feel safer working in their sugarcane fields following a donation of over $541,000 worth of workwear, as part of Phase II of the LOWES Donation Programme in Vitogo Village, Lautoka. The donation,...
Kiama: Where the Sea Makes Thunder on Australia’s Spectacular Blowhole Coast
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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August 3, 2025
Visitors gather to watch the famous Kiama Blowhole as ocean swells push water through the rocky coastline. Photo by Ayan Adak We, along with perhaps over a hundred spectators, waited with bated breath, staring at a bare rocky cliff jutting over...