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Farmer Wilbert van der Post is worried that the Dutch government's new nitrogen reduction rules will force him, a fourth-generation farmer, out of business. He plans to vote for the Farmer-Citizens Movement, known in the Netherlands by its acronym, BBB, on election day in November.

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In the Netherlands, a farmers party taps into widespread discontent with government

5:13am September 21, 2023

by Rob Schmitz

What began as a movement of farmers opposed to environmental rules is now one of the country's dominant political parties. The nation's agricultural exports are second only to the United States.

Beekeeper Steven Reese inspects his hives at Bennett Orchards in Frankford, Del.

Honeybee deaths rose last year. Here's why farmers would go bust without bees

3:50pm July 03, 2023

by Allison Aubrey

Beekeepers lost nearly half of their honeybee colonies last year. Without bees, farmers can't grow the fruits and plants that feed us. So farmers are working harder to get their crops pollinated.

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Arizona farmer Craig Alameda stands next to a tractor on his farm near Yuma.

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Arizona's farms are running out of water, forcing farmers to confront climate change

1:15pm May 18, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

Farmers in Arizona are facing the brunt of climate change as the Colorado River experiences shortages. Even in rural and conservative areas, most agree something needs to change.

Lateef Dowdell watches the sunrise from what remains of land once belonging to his uncle Gil Alexander, who was the last active Black farmer in the community of Nicodemus, Kan., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.

Politics & Government

Black farmers worry new approach on "race neutral" lending leaves them in the shadows

5:00am February 26, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

White farmers' suits blocked a USDA program and led to a race neutral approach.

Lucious Abrams, a plaintiff in the Pigford v. Glickman class action lawsuit, stands in front of a tractor on his Georgia farm.

Politics & Government

In 2022, Black farmers were persistently left behind from the USDA's loan system

10:38am February 19, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

An NPR data analysis shows Black farmers were accepted for USDA direct loans at a lower rate than other racial groups in 2022. Direct loans are supposed to be among the easiest for farmers to get.

New farmer Bobbi Wilson stands on land in southern Oregon where she is prepping the land to grow vegetables.

Politics & Government

There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that

3:38pm September 01, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

Attracting a younger generation is key to building a sustainable food system, but getting access to land is a huge barrier to entering farming, according to a new survey.

William Terry, of Terry Farms, looks at strawberries at his farm Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. Terry Farms, which grows produce on 2,100 acres largely, has seen prices of some fertilizer formulations double; others are up 20%.

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Russia-Ukraine war worsens fertilizer crunch, risking food supplies

4:12am April 12, 2022

by The Associated Press

The Russia-Ukraine war pushes up the price of natural gas, a key ingredient in fertilizer, and has led to severe sanctions against Russia, a major exporter of fertilizer.

Supporters of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee, a group of farmers' organizations, hold flags during a protest to mark one year since the introduction of divisive farm laws and to demand the withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill, in

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India's farmers faced down a popular prime minister and won. What will they do now?

7:41pm November 26, 2021

by Lauren Frayer

India is repealing controversial farm laws that sparked a year of protest from farmers. Analysts say it's both a victory for nonviolent resistance, and a shrewd political move.

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Members of Communist Party of India shout slogans during a protest against farm laws in Mumbai, India Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. The farmers called for a nation-wide strike Monday to mark one year since the legislation was passed, marking a return to protest

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India's Farmers Renew Protests, Challenging Modi Government

8:16am September 27, 2021

by The Associated Press

Monday marks one year of demonstrations against government-backed laws that farmers say will hurt their livelihoods.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki and Brian Deese, director of the National Economic Council, take questions from reporters on Friday.

Politics & Government

The White House Is Working On A Plan To Push Back Against Powerful Companies

2:12pm July 06, 2021

by Asma Khalid

The White House is working on an executive order that aims to increase competition across a range of industries, such as farming and transportation.