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- 1Ukraine's farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war and drought▼Ukraine's farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war, drought
Ukrainian farmers are struggling to sell this year's harvest as Russia's war and drought compound each other. Blocked or risky export routes, damaged infrastructure and poor yields have left growers with unsold grain and mounting losses, deepening pressure on an agricultural sector that is central to Ukraine's economy and global food supplies.
- 2French farmers block speed cameras for third night over fuel prices●French farmers, angered by rising fuel prices, have blocked speed control radars across the country for the third night
French farmers angry at rising fuel prices have blocked speed control radars across the country for a third consecutive night. The protests began on Friday night in the Yvelines department near Paris and have since spread, with activists disabling or obstructing radar equipment. The action adds to pressure on the government over fuel costs and the economic strain on the agricultural sector.
- 3Farmers face uncertainty amid Canada-U.S. trade talks●Farmers facing uncertainty amid Canada-U.S. trade deals # Canada # Ontario # Farmers # Agriculture # CanadaUSWar # Canad
Canadian farmers, particularly in Ontario, are confronting growing uncertainty as trade negotiations between Canada and the United States continue. Ongoing tariff disputes and the threat of a wider trade war are leaving agricultural producers unsure about market access, prices and planning for the coming seasons, with the farming sector warning of economic consequences.
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Attention is turning to whether the European Union is reconsidering its biofuels policy, a question trade publication Ethanol Producer Magazine poses in its latest headline. Brussels has shifted position on crop-based fuels several times over the past two decades, first encouraging them and then capping food-based ethanol and biodiesel over sustainability concerns. Any new rethink would matter for fuel producers, farmers and climate targets across Europe.
- 5Pakistan and China open joint livestock disease lab●Pakistan, China launch joint livestock disease lab in Luoyang Breaking
Pakistan and China have jointly launched a livestock disease laboratory in Luoyang, China, marking a new step in bilateral scientific cooperation on animal health. The facility is expected to support joint research, disease surveillance and vaccine development for livestock, areas of shared economic importance to both countries given the scale of their agricultural sectors.
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Sudan has started exporting meat to Kuwait, according to Sudan Horizon. The move opens a new market for Sudanese livestock products in the Gulf, a region that has long been a destination for Sudan's animal exports. It comes as Sudan's economy and agricultural sector remain under severe strain from the ongoing war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.