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Insects in your fuel tank? ISMA responds to claims of E20-led car damage & sugarcane mixing claims

E20 petrol is safe and scientifically validated, ISMA said, dismissing claims that it damages vehicles, attracts insects, voids insurance or uses sugarcane juice directly as fuel. Backing the government's stance, the industry body said no engine failures have been linked to E20 since its rollout and urged reliance on verified…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Oman distributes 274,000 fruit and wild tree seedlings: The ambitious plan to green a desert nation

Planting a tree is one of the simplest ways to invest in the future, but scaling that effort to hundreds of thousands of seedlings requires careful planning, scientific expertise and long-term commitment. Oman has taken a significant step in that direction by distributing more than 274,000 fruit and wild tree…

The Times of India · Jul 8

'Attack on farmers': questions over mass land sale

A peak farmers group and political parties at multiple levels have slammed a federal government green light for the sale of farmland for timber production.

AAP · Jul 8

One of Kerala’s lowest paid professionals: The private school teacher

Kerala has long been known for offering the country’s highest wages for manual labour, attracting lakhs of interstate migrant workers every year. A construction worker earns around Rs 1,200 a day, agricultural labourers often make more than Rs 1,000, and domestic workers earn at least Rs 500 a day.

Newslaundry · Jul 7

'Window closing' for wildlife as bird flu threat mounts

Another suspected bird flu case has been detected, threatening to push the national tally to eight as experts warn the clock is ticking to protect wildlife.

AAP · Jul 7

5 Grocery Prices That Experts Expect to Stay High Through the Rest of the Year

Finding relief at the supermarket checkout lane has become a top priority for families managing a strict monthly budget. While overall national inflation is showing mild signs of cooling, food costs remain highly volatile and unpredictable. The United States Department of Agriculture warns that specific food sectors face ongoing labor…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 6

El Nino's surprise sweet spot, while salad days slow

Forecast dry conditions, global tensions and the deadly bird flu present challenges for Australian farmers, but fruit may be the pick of the bunch.

AAP · Jul 6

Welfare card rules eased after outcry

The Finance Ministry looks set to submit revised eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme to the cabinet, removing parental tax deduction and agricultural loan requirements following criticism that the existing criteria were unfair.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6

Italy’s rice bowl is baking in drought, and Pavia farmers say weeds are taking over parched paddies as rivers and reservoirs run low

Northern Italy's vital rice fields are parched, with a severe drought threatening harvests. Pavia province, a major producer, faces depleted rivers and reservoirs, allowing weeds to overrun dry paddies. This crisis, linked to climate change, highlights the urgent need for better water management and climate-smart farming to ensure future food…

The Times of India · Jul 6

Thailand, Malaysia still differ on lifting of Thai shrimp ban

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has expressed confidence Malaysia will lift its ban on Thai shrimp within the next month, but Malaysia is indicating otherwise.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6