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    Sri Lanka Explores Birth Control for Monkeys Amid Farmer Concerns

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    Pakistan Joins Silk Road Agricultural Innovation Alliance, Boosting Agri-Tech Cooperation

    Pakistani universities received wheat and vegetable varieties last year, such as cabbage, carrot, and tomatoes, for further research at their demonstration parks. Plans are...
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    Sri Lanka Moves to Create Village Communities for Plantation Residents

    The issue of land ownership and living conditions has been a longstanding concern, exacerbated by historical policies that deprived many of citizenship rights after...
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    Court Decision Blocks Land Rights Initiative from 20 Years Ago, Sri Lankan President Reveals

    The government's efforts to address historical grievances and land rights remain a contentious issue, with ongoing debates on equitable land distribution and the impact...
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    Human rights

    Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Affirms Commitment to Northern Peninsula Development

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    Agroforestry

    NITI’s GROW with Agroforestry Says Harness Wastelands

    The government also implemented a new law under the Forest Conservation Act to regulate forest conservation in India, which exempted agroforestry and plantations from...
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    Bangladesh

    Climate Change Impact Threatens Food Production in Bangladesh, Warns Expert

    As Bangladesh continues to grapple with the escalating impacts of climate change, experts like Dr. Nishat remain steadfast in their calls for urgent action...
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    Zoonoses: Sharing Our Health With Animals

    Zoonoses represent a critical intersection between human and animal health, underscoring the necessity of a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental...
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    Afghanistan: US Report Flags Persistent Child Soldier Recruitment and Trafficking Abuses in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan

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