Chhattisgarh Government Pushes for Direct Seeded Rice to Combat Water Scarcity and Labour Shortages

Raipur, India – In a significant advisory issued on July 3, 2026, the Chhattisgarh government has strongly urged farmers to prioritize

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As US and Canada Slap New Tariffs on Goods, American Farmers Are Stuck in the Middle

Washington, D.C., USA – After trade talks between the United States and Canada fell apart last month, the Trump administration and

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Food Security as Strategic Power: Rethinking Agriculture in India’s Security Framework

New Delhi, India – The idea of national security is undergoing a fundamental shift. It is no longer confined to borders,

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Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports

The ongoing closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted shipments of premium basmati rice from India to key Gulf

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Virginia Confirms First 2026 Tar Spot Case in Corn

The foliar disease was confirmed in Culpeper County on July 17, marking the season's first detection in the state The

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Ethanol Uses 3–5 Litres of Water, not 10,000; Misinterpreted Data Clouds Energy Security Debate: Grain Ethanol Industry – GEMA

The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has strongly refuted recent claims suggesting that one litre of ethanol consumes 10,000 litres

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1958 Allis-Chalmers D-17: A Nostalgic Restoration and a Labor of Love

Mark Hanson's journey to restore his father's tractor took him from a rough, run-down machine to a show-winning classic that

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USDA Raises Argentina’s 2026/27 Wheat Crop Forecast

The U.S. Department of Agriculture increased its production estimate by 600,000 tons, reflecting expanded planted area and improved weather conditions

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