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The EU and Australia finalized a significant free trade deal that eliminates tariffs on key agricultural products and vehicles, enhances investment opportunities, and eases market access for services, as part of Europe's strategy to diversify its export markets. #FreeTrade #Agriculture #Investment
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Highlights of EU-Australia trade agreement
SYDNEY, March 24 - The EU and Australia finalised a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday as Europe seeks to diversify its export markets and expand ties beyond its traditional partners.
#FertilizerPrices #AgricultureChallenges #FoodSupplyChain
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Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer
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BISMARCK, N. D. (AP) -- Tennessee farmer Todd Littleton expects to pay $100,000 more for fertilizer this season, a 40% spike from his bill last year thanks to the war in Iran -- and he is scrambling to cover that extra cost.
#Fertilizer #Agriculture #GlobalTrade
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Food prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply chain
Customers shop at Walmart on January 22, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
More than one-third of globally traded fertilizer passes through the Straight of Hormuz, making it a critical artery for agricultural supply chains.
#PFAS #PublicHealth #Agriculture
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A surprising percentage of produce from the nation's largest supplier contains 'forever' pesticides | CNN
Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of pesticides that are also PFAS, or "forever chemicals," according to a new investigation.
#ColoradoDrought #WaterSupply #AgricultureChallenges
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Colorado's record-dry winter, forecasted heat wave brings worry for farmers, future water supply
The situation is drawing comparisons to the devastating 2002 drought, with Denver Water considering implementing drought restrictions and farmers across the state preparing for a challenging year with low amounts of water for irrigation.
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Conflict in Iran drives fertilizer prices up, putting pressure on Hampton Roads farmers
Concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are leading farmers to worry about supply shortages and further price spikes for essential fertilizers like nitrogen.
#Drought #Agriculture #ClimateChange
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Experts issue warning as historic crisis threatens US cattle industry -- here's what's happening
Scientists are researching ways to help the agriculture industry adapt to the worsening droughts, including promoting deeper root growth in crops and implementing more efficient irrigation systems, while individuals are encouraged to stay informed and prepare for extreme weather events.
#HumanRights #AgricultureReform #Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan cotton sector faces fresh abuse allegations
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The non-governmental organisations (NGOs) allege that authorities enforce mandatory crop quotas, use threats, and impose penalties, including land seizure, on those failing to meet targets.
#Glyphosate #Agriculture #PublicHealth
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How safe is glyphosate chemical backed by Trump? What the science says
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would push for a greater supply of glyphosate-based herbicides, leaving scientists and environmentalists deeply concerned.
#PFAS #Agriculture #WastewaterManagement
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Farm use of PFAS-laden sludge raises health concerns. But, some ask, where else can it go?
The bill, HB 1275, also proposes a five-year moratorium on the agricultural use of sludge, highlighting the ongoing debate between the benefits of using sludge as fertilizer and the potential health risks associated with PFAS contamination.
#CaliforniaWater #BayDeltaPlan #Agriculture
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Bay-Delta Plan could reshape California farming and raise water bills
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Public hearings around California have made the stakes unmistakable: environmental groups argue that the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delt accelerating ecological decline requires immediate action, while farm districts and urban water agencies warn any changes to water policy could disrupt supply chains, threaten major segments of the state's agricultural economy, and drive up water bills for households across California.
#Pesticides #Environment #Agriculture
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Trump administration approves weed killer dicamba for two common genetically modified crops
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday reapproved the weed killer dicamba for use on genetically modified soybeans and cotton, a pesticide that has raised widespread concern over its tendency to drift and destroy nearby crops.
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Trump Administration Approves Weed Killer Dicamba for Two Common Genetically Modified Crops
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday reapproved the weed killer dicamba for use on genetically modified soybeans and cotton, a pesticide that has raised widespread concern over its tendency to drift and destroy nearby crops.
#TickBorneDiseases #PublicHealth #Agriculture
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Experts issue warning as risk of life-threatening disease rises in US region: 'Most vulnerable'
To combat the rise of tick-borne diseases, Roome's team is trialing tick-control tubes to kill ticks on mice, advising people to cover skin, wear lighter colors, and spray clothes with insecticide when in tick-prone areas.
#TradeRelations #USIndia #AgriculturePolicy
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Modi, Trump announce India-US 'trade deal': What we know and what we don't
The trade deal between the US and India raises questions about the future of their trade relations, particularly in terms of agricultural sector opening, intellectual property laws, and other conditions imposed by the agreement.
#NationalSecurity #China #Agriculture
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Lawmakers probe National FFA over Chinese Communist Party ties and DEI programs
State Armor founder and CEO Michael Lucci on CCP-linked researchers residing at American universities, national security threats from China and the need to block the subversion with legislation.
