Farmers Face Challenges Globally
6 articles from 4 countries
Farmers worldwide are grappling with diverse issues, from government policy and abduction threats to weather-related crop damage and infrastructure shortfalls. In New Zealand, farmers urge caution on council mergers, while Nigerian farmers celebrate the rescue of abducted colleagues. Bulgarian officials vow protection, and Taiwanese farmers race against rain to salvage rice crops.
Perak government to aid 1,265 farmers facing water shortage and income loss
- The Perak state government will provide aid to approximately 1,265 farmers in Perak Tengah affected by water supply issues. - The farmers have suffered income loss for their first crop of the year due to the water shortage. - The state executive council will discuss the matter next week, following a recent site inspection.
Palm oil farmers prefer partnership-based regulation over moratorium
- Indonesian palm oil farmer organizations reject a proposed moratorium on new palm oil mill construction in Jambi province. - They argue that a moratorium would hurt independent farmers by increasing…
Ondo farmers’ abductors demand N100m ransom
- Two farmers were abducted while working on their farms in Ondo State, Nigeria, and marched into a forest. - The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of N100 million for their release. - Police have lau…
Sarlahi farmers finally home, but the fertiliser crisis remains
- Two Nepali brothers, Suresh Prasad Singh and Nagendra Prasad Singh, were released on bail after spending 38 days in an Indian jail for illegally transporting fertilizer. - The brothers crossed into …
Gunmen Kidnap Two Farmers in Ondo, Demand N100 Million Ransom
- Two farmers were kidnapped in Ondo State, Nigeria, while working on their farm. - The armed attackers demanded a ransom of 100 million Nigerian naira for their release. - Police and security agencie…
Gunmen kidnap two farmers in Ondo, demand N100m ransom
- Two farmers were abducted from their farms in the Parubber community, Ondo State, Nigeria, on Monday. - The kidnappers have contacted the victims' families, demanding a ransom of N100 million for th…