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US-India trade talks: Tariff on Indian goods could end up around 10–15%
The New Indian Express
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CHENNAI: As the July 31 deadline for the ongoing trade negotiations between the US and India approaches, both sides are reportedly converging on a modest 10–15 percent US tariff on Indian imports—avoiding the steep 27 percent reciprocal tariff...
Walters: California agriculture industry spars over converting land to solar farms
The Mercury News - California
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July 17, 2025
The Imperial Irrigation District, which provides water to farmers in the southeastern corner of California, drew a figurative line in the sand earlier this month, calling for a halt to the conversion of agricultural fields into solar panel farms....
Champions Of Tradition: Supporting And Advocating For Shelby County Agriculture
Shelby County Herald - Missouri
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July 18, 2025
The McEwen family is proud to be a part of the agricultural traditions of newly #Agri-Ready Designated Shelby County near Leonard. Pictured from the left: Marissa McEwen, Shawn McEwen, Kelly McEwen and Dylan McEwen. By Emma Alexander – The McEwen...
Kazakhstan’s food industry grows 10% in 1H25, reaches $3.4bn
Daryo
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July 18, 2025
Kazakhstan’s food production rose by 10% in the first half of 2025, reaching KZT 1.8 trillion ($3.4bn), outpacing official growth targets and highlighting the sector’s rising contribution to the national economy. The food and beverage industry now...
Adani Enterprises shares fall 0.97% after its exit from AWL Agri Business
The Hindu Business Line
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July 18, 2025
Adani Enterprises Limited shares declined 0.97 per cent to ₹2,591.10 on Friday morning after the company announced its complete exit from AWL Agri Business Limited (formerly Adani Wilmar Limited) through a series of transactions worth ₹15,729...
100 Small Business Operators Receive SDC Grants
Jamaica Information Service
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July 18, 2025
One hundred entrepreneurs from Kingston, Clarendon and St. Catherine have received support for their small businesses in the form of special entrepreneurship grants under the Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP). The special...
The Melplash Agricultural Show set to return to the south west this summer
Dorset Echo
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To educate and inspire the next generation about farming, the Society’s Discover Farming Marquee will be packed with FREE interactive farm to food activities for children to explore and find out where their food comes from, how farmers care for...
VP Koung Declares Liberia Open for Business
Liberian Observer
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Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr. has issued a bold invitation to global investors, declaring Liberia as a prime destination for sustainable investment across key sectors including mining, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and tourism....
Iowa farmers urge lawmakers to back agriculture funding amid federal cuts
KGAN - Iowa
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LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Iowa farmers are calling on state lawmakers to support the Department of Agriculture, as they say federal funding and resources are critical in rural communities. One Eastern Iowa farmer took part in Thursday's statewide...
Pakistan, China eye agricultural breakthroughs
The News International
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Thursday vowed to deepen agricultural collaboration with a focus on cotton production, seed development, irrigation technology and research exchanges, as Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer...
Northern communal farmers lack access to market: Kwenani
Namibia Press Agency
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ONGWEDIVA, 17 July 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ingenesia Inge Zaamwani handover five trucks to Meatco to be used by the northern communal farmers. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA ONGWEDIVA, 17 JUL (NAMPA) – Farmers...
South Dakota agri-tourism business overcomes adversity
KTIV - Iowa
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July 17, 2025
Near BURBANK, SD (KTIV) - A southeast South Dakota agri-tourism business has been through a lot in the last few years. The COVID-19 pandemic. And, damage done by storms in the summer and the winter. But, the owner of this business is still trying...
‘No legal basis’: Amidst India-US trade deal talks, America says India has no grounds for retaliatory tariffs at WTO; here’s what the issue is about
The Times of India
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The Donald Trump administration has informed the WTO that India lacks legitimate grounds to suggest retaliatory tariffs. (AI image) The US has told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that India has no ‘legal basis’ to hit out at American tariffs...
Colombian trade delegation due
Stabroek News
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July 18, 2025
From left are: Colombian Ambassador to Guyana Graybern Livingston, Chairman of the Private Sector Commission, Capt. Gerald Gouveia Jr. and Executive Director Nayteram Ramnarine Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Capt. Gerald Gouveia...
What Does Climate Change Mean for Agriculture? Less Food and More Emissions.
The Good Men Project - California
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July 18, 2025
By Frida Garza, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” New research spotlights the challenge of growing food on a warming planet. Two recent studies — one historical and the other...
Malaysia’s June exports fall 3.5pc but trade surplus rebounds to RM8.59b amid US tariffs
Malay Mail
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July 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysia’s trade performance remained firm in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), rising by 4.8 per cent to RM1.46 trillion compared to the corresponding period in 2024, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry...
Korea's proposal to rein in online platforms sparks tension in U.S. trade negotiations
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 18, 2025
Published: 18 Jul. 2025, 14:13 Updated: 18 Jul. 2025, 14:30 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI The Google logo is seen at a company research facility in Mountain View, California, on May 13. [REUTERS/YONHAP] Washington is pushing back...
Mashatile calls for increased Chinese investment as trade deficit with China surges
IOL
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Banele Ginidza Deputy President Paul Mashatile has issued a compelling invitation to Chinese corporations, advocating for increased investment in South Africa. Speaking at the South Africa-China Investment Forum in Beijing on Thursday, Mashatile...
AWL Agri block deal: 13.5 crore shares change hands after Adani announces to sell 20% stake to Wilmar for Rs 7,150 crore
Business Upturn
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July 18, 2025
Shares of AWL Agri Business Ltd (formerly Adani Wilmar) witnessed a large trade in the block window on Thursday, as about 13.5 crore shares exchanged hands following Adani Group’s announcement of a stake sale to Wilmar International. Earlier in...
Trump nominates Callahan to be chief agricultural negotiator
Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota
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July 18, 2025
President Trump today sent the Senate his nomination of Julie Callahan to be chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. If confirmed by the Senate, Callahan would succeed Doug McKalip, who held the post in the...