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Farmers arrive with blankets and mattresses for others at the site of a protest against farm laws at Ghaziabad, India on Jan. 29, 2021. (Photo: Reuters/Danish Siddiqui)

UN urges ‘maximum restraint’ as India farm protesters widen blockade

By Reuters, GFM Network News February 6, 2021

Mumbai | Reuters — The United Nations human rights office called on Indian authorities and protesting farmers to exercise “maximum restraint” hours before the growers impose a nationwide road blockade on Saturday seeking a repeal of new agricultural laws. Tens of thousands of farmers have camped out on the outskirts of New Delhi for more […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Indian farm protesters reinforce after standoff with police

By GFM Network News January 29, 2021

New Delhi | Reuters — Thousands of Indian farmers marched overnight to reinforce protesting colleagues camping out on the outskirts of the capital, New Delhi, to press the government to withdraw three new farm laws that they say will hurt their livelihoods. In a standoff between riot police and the farmers, authorities tried to clear […] Read more

Farmers prepare for a rally against India’s newly passed farm laws ahead of Republic Day at Singhu border near New Delhi on Jan. 25, 2021. (Photo: Reyters/Anushree Fadnavis)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Indian farmers ride caravan of tractors into capitol ahead of Republic Day

Farmers reject government's offer to suspend ag market reforms

By GFM Network News January 25, 2021

New Delhi | Reuters — Caravans of tractors clogged a key highway in northern India on Monday as tens of thousands of farmers protesting against agriculture reforms streamed into the capital ahead of Republic Day, and police said they were prepared to deal with the crowds. India marks its founding as a republic on Tuesday […] Read more

A farmer prays to mark the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikh faith, at Singhu border near Delhi on Nov. 30, 2020, at the site of a protest against newly passed farm bills. (Photo: Reuters/Danish Siddiqui)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

India offers to suspend farm reforms

Farmers may call off protests

By GFM Network News January 21, 2021

New Delhi | Reuters — India’s government on Wednesday offered to suspend implementation of three new farm laws that have triggered the biggest farmers’ protests in years, which farm union leaders said they would now consider calling off. The cornerstone of the reform, introduced in September, allows private buyers to deal directly with farmers. Angry […] Read more

Farmers participate in a tractor rally against newly passed farm bills, on a highway on the outskirts of New Delhi, India on Jan. 7, 2021. (Photo: Reuters/Adnan Abidi)

Crops, Reuters

India’s top court orders stay on farm laws that riled growers

By GFM Network News January 14, 2021

New Delhi | Reuters — India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered an indefinite stay on the implementation of new agricultural laws that have triggered widespread protest from farmers, saying it wanted to protect farmers and would hear their objections. For more than a month, tens of thousands of farmers have camped on the outskirts of […] Read more

File photo of a cornfield in Argentina. (Reisegraf/iStock/Getty Images)

Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters

Argentine farmers end sales strike as corn export cap pulled

By GFM Network News January 14, 2021

Buenos Aires | Reuters — Argentine farmers called off a three-day-old sales strike on Wednesday, hours before it had been scheduled to end, after the government agreed to free corn export from a recently decreed limit of 30,000 tonnes a day. The export cap that had been imposed at the start of the week was […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Indian government, farmers fail to break deadlock on ag market laws

By GFM Network News January 9, 2021

New Delhi | Reuters — The Indian government and representatives of protesting farmers failed to reach an agreement on contentious new agriculture laws on Friday and said they will meet again in a week’s time. Tens of thousands of farmers have been camped on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi for over a month, […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters

Argentina ‘evaluating’ corn export suspension

Move meant to boost domestic food supplies

By GFM Network News January 8, 2021

Buenos Aires | Reuters — Argentina’s government said on Thursday it would review its decision to temporarily suspend corn exports after a meeting between the farming minister and the leaders of the country’s main agricultural associations. The agriculture ministry said in a statement that agreements had been struck to guarantee the domestic supply of corn […] Read more

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Alberta offers equivalency plan, grants for aspiring truckers

Province to cut Class 1 qualifying time for Class 3 drivers

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News December 7, 2020

The Alberta government plans to reduce the entry fees — and the time required — for some drivers wanting to level up to become Class 1 truckers. Provincial Transportation Minister Ric McIver on Nov. 26 announced a new “Experience and Equivalency” program that’s expected to reduce the time required for Class 3 drivers to upgrade […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

India considers changing new farm laws after mass protests

By GFM Network News December 5, 2020

New Delihi | Reuters — India’s government is considering rolling back some parts of its agricultural reforms after they triggered the biggest protests by farmers in years, officials said on Friday. Tens of thousands of farmers were out on the streets around Delhi again on Friday, rallying against three laws that the government says are […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

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Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

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UN urges ‘maximum restraint’ as India farm protesters widen blockade

Indian farm protesters reinforce after standoff with police

Indian farmers ride caravan of tractors into capitol ahead of Republic Day

India offers to suspend farm reforms

India’s top court orders stay on farm laws that riled growers

Argentine farmers end sales strike as corn export cap pulled

Indian government, farmers fail to break deadlock on ag market laws

Argentina ‘evaluating’ corn export suspension

Alberta offers equivalency plan, grants for aspiring truckers

India considers changing new farm laws after mass protests

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