U.S. orange production has plummeted as the industry faces volatile threats from extreme weather events, an incurable disease and economic pressures. Citrus growers are losing millions of dollars every year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. At the same time, orange juice futures have hit record highs. “Citrus production in the United States … Read more
The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics were President Vladimir Putin’s pet project as he sought to expand Russia’s global clout, boost its prestige and impress the world. But the Kremlin’s attempt at soft power soon collided with hard realities. It became the most expensive Olympics ever — summer or winter — with costs that ballooned to … Read more
Should seasonal farm workers in Canada be eligible to claim employment insurance benefits while in their home countries between agricultural jobs? A new proposed class-action lawsuit is arguing that the way the federal government’s seasonal agricultural worker program is currently laid out deprives migrant workers of rights and benefits. The lawsuit, filed by two migrant … Read more
A media report claimed that an MOU had been signed to bring in Indian migrant workers (Representational) Taiwanese Labour Minister Hsu Ming-chun on Saturday said that the government has no plans to bring as many as 100,000 migrant workers from India to Taiwan, Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) reported. His remarks come in apparent reference … Read more
