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Police in India fired rounds of tear gas at farmers protesting government policies. The farmers are pressuring the government to honor its promise to double their income and waive loans. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in.

A purple daikon radish grown at Ollin Farms in Longmont, Colo. and other vegetables are prepared to be served at a meeting to discuss support for small Colorado farmers in December. Rachel Woolf for NPR hide caption toggle caption Rachel Woolf for NPR A purple daikon radish grown at Ollin Farms in Longmont, Colo. and…

In spring 2017, the Welsh sheep farmers Laura and John Lewis knew they needed another income to make their hillside farm more sustainable.John Lewis, a trained carpenter whose family has owned the farm for three generations, wanted to build something on the land. At first, the couple thought they might build a holiday lodge. He…

Climate change is impacting grazing periods for livestock. Pastoralists in Senegal have to start their journeys earlier and travel further for their herds to graze.The UN estimates Senegalese pastoralists supply 65% of meat and 70% of milk sold at local markets in the region.  Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…

A biodynamic farm built from "raw land" by its current owner has hit the market. Known as Z Farm, the $2 million property is home to wildlife, hiking, and views of the Catskills. The sale includes a yurt that could be turned into a permanent home, according to the listing agent.  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for…

A field of green beans growing in Kigali, Rwanda. Small-scale farms provide 70 to 80% of Africa's food. Camille Delbos/Art In All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Camille Delbos/Art In All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images A field of green beans growing in Kigali, Rwanda. Small-scale farms provide 70 to 80%…

Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock)Gardening has always been a part of American home life, with tens of millions of homes across the country sporting one. That got an extra boost during the pandemic-era lockdowns, naturally enough, with even more people exploring the possibility of a small backyard, rooftop, or community garden. And with food prices rising,…

Egg prices have soared over the past year as a result of the deadly avian influenza.  However, prices will never really be the same, especially as the US transitions to cage-free eggs. Some estimates say that in four years, 70% of hens could be laying eggs in cage-free housing. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for…

Internet infrastructure company Cloudflare said on Sept. 3 it blocked Kiwi Farms, a message board known for organizing harassment campaigns. Cloudflare cited an "unprecedented emergency and immediate threat to human life" as the reason for its actions. The message that appears when visiting Kiwi Farms. Cloudflare "The rhetoric on the Kiwifarms site and specific, targeted threats…

Covid-19 Coverage View more stories The pandemic coronavirus has made its way onto two mink farms in Utah, leading to “unusually large numbers” of dead animals, according to a Tuesday announcement by the US Department of Agriculture. These are the first reported cases of the coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, infecting mink in the country. For months, authorities…