India’s plans to produce oil palm domestically including in Assam sees setbacks as lack of processing units ruin crops.

India’s plans to produce oil palm domestically including in Assam sees setbacks as lack of processing units ruin crops.
Will we be able to win this race against time, or must we brace ourselves for an impending disaster?
Farmers and residents of the Po River delta are struggling as landmarks are lost and crops are poisoned by saltwater.
Local cooperatives are stepping in to support vulnerable farmers, mostly women, struggling in conflict-ridden east DRC.
The annual celebration of abundant harvests has been replaced by widespread devastation and a dire humanitarian crisis.
Centre-right coalition gov’t says it will focus on ‘practical tools and technology’ to reduce agricultural emissions.
Many major farm belts turned against India’s ruling party in the election, contributing to the sharp fall in seats.
Land restoration is the key to a well-functioning food system, healthier nature and stable climate.
Farm workers and dwellers with historical links to the land have worked for generations but have seen nothing in return.
Move follows lifting of restrictions on imports of Australian wine, coal, timber and barley.
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As climate change, low earnings and high debts batter them, young male farmers can’t find women willing to marry them.
Jute, a major Indian export, is in a crisis. The vote of millions of industry workers in Bengal state is up for grabs.
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