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How can an agriculture engineer become a civil engineer?
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… assistant engineer (civil), making agriculture engineer graduates eligible for … is, how can an agriculture engineer become a civil … The irony is that agriculture engineer graduates are working … expertise. In RWD, agriculture engineer graduates are eligible …
BPI boosts local production, bans 18 agri importers
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… the annual report submitted to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr … hundreds of tons of illegal agricultural imports such as onions, carrots … opening new markets for Philippine agricultural exports, including the successful shipment …
USDA cuts $1 billion in funding, impacting local food suppliers for schools, food banks
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… money for schools and food banks to buy local food from … money for schools and food banks to buy local food from … different school districts and food banks, it's obviously not … and produce from the food banks, it really leaves us wondering …
Yavrio Connects to 5 Largest US Banks as Open Banking Gains Significant Momentum
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… accounts at the five largest banks in the US: Wells … . By integrating with corporate banking systems, Yavrio connects businesses … real-time banking data, access to essential banking infrastructure and multiple … across over 9,600 banks for customers in the …
Ukrainian Intelligence Service: Moscow continues to lose influence in Central Asia
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… in Central Asia." The parties sign the Treaty between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on … around 70 sections of the Tajik-Kyrgyz border, spanning over 972 km … initiatives, strengthening cooperation among Central Asian countries in the fields of …
Investor demand for XRP falls as the bull market stalls — Will traders defend the $2 support?
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Between Oct. 25, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2025, XRP (XRP) had one of the best rallies of the current bull market, gaining 600% as investors piled in with the hope that a pro-crypto presidency would benefit Ripple and its cryptocurrency. During this time, the quarterly average of daily active addresses jumped by 490% and XRP price hit a 7-year high. XRP’s 1-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Fast forward to the present, and data shows that the speculative interest surrounding XRP is declining. Holders are increasingly facing losses rather than gains, which is dampening their risk appetite. “Retail confidence in XRP may be slipping” Since bottoming in 2022, Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP have gained 500% to 600%, but the bulk of XRP’s gains came from a parabolic price increase. Data from Glassnode shows that XRP daily active addresses jumped by 490%, whereas the same metric for Bitcoin increased by 10% over the past four months. XRP's new investor realized the cap. Source: Glassnode This retail-driven surge pushed XRP’s realized cap from $30.1 billion to $64.2 billion, with $30 billion of that inflow coming from investors in the last six months. The share of XRP’s realized cap held by new investors (less than six months) jumped from 23% to 62.8%, signaling a rapid wealth shift. However, since late February 2025, capital inflows have dipped significantly. XRP realized profit/loss ratio. Source: Glassnode The primary reason is that investors are currently locking in fewer profits and staring at higher losses. This can be identified by the realized loss/profit ratio, which has constantly declined since 2025. Glassnode analysts said, “Given the retail-dominated inflows and largely concentrated wealth in relatively new hands, this alludes to a condition where retail investor confidence in XRP may be slipping, and this may also be extended across the broader market.” Besides weakening confidence among newer investors, the distribution of XRP among whale addresses reflects a similar trend. Data shows a steady increase in whale outflows since the start of 2025, suggesting that large holders have been consistently trimming their positions. Over the past 14 days, over $1 billion in positions were offloaded at an average price of $2.10. Whale flow 30-day moving average. Source: CryptoQuant Related: How many US dollars does XRP transfer per day? Can XRP hold the $2 support? XRP has found support at $2 multiple times over the past few weeks, but the chance of the altcoin dropping below this level increases with each retest. XRP 4-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView However, on the lower time frame (LTF) of the 1-hour and 4-hour charts, a bullish divergence can be observed for XRP. A bullish divergence occurs when the price forms a lower low and the relative strength index (RSI) forms a lower high. With a fair value gap between $2.08 and $2.13, XRP might see a relief rally into this range, especially if the wider crypto market undergoes an oversold bounce. On the higher time frame chart, XRP appears bearish due to the formation of an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, with a measured target near $1.07. There is a chance that the altcoin finds support from the 200-day moving average (orange line) around the $1.70 to $1.80 mark, but XRP price has not tested this level since Nov. 5, 2024. XRP 1-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Related: Bitcoin drops 8%, US markets shed $2T in value — Should traders expect an oversold bounce? This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.
Witkoff, Putin Envoy Meet in Washington as Trump Grows Impatient
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US special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Russian negotiator met on Wednesday and Thursday in Washington, days after US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin over the lack of momentum on negotiations toward a ceasefire in the Ukraine war.
Home show draws vendors, buyers to Agri-Plex
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… Pennsylvania Home Show at the Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds … Pennsylvania Home Show at the Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds … Pennsylvania Home Show at the Agri-Plex at the Allentown … Pennsylvania Home Show at the Agri-Plex at the Allentown …
Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq Suffer Worst Day Since 2020 As Trump Says Tariffs 'Going Very Well'; Jobs Report, Powell On Tap
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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq had their worst losses since 2020 while President Trump said his tariff plan is "going very well." The jobs report and Fed chief Jerome Powell loom. The post Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq Suffer Worst Day Since 2020 As Trump Says Tariffs 'Going Very Well'; Jobs Report, Powell On Tap appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Youth get the chance to explore careers in agriculture at Canadian Dairy XPO
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… in the sector and broader agriculture industry. Cow Coliseum, one of … to Statistics Canada, jobs in agriculture account for one in nine … , one of Canada’s leading agriculture schools. She said she is …
Gold Steadies After US Tariff Shock Sparks Selloff From Record
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Gold was steady after falling from its latest record high, with the precious metal swept up in the pessimistic mood that hit global markets in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s more-aggressive-than-expected tariff agenda.
Asia Bears Brunt of Trump Tariffs, Needs to Ease, Economists Say
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Asia is bearing the brunt of new US tariffs which will drag on regional growth through weaker business investment and sentiment, requiring central banks to step in with more interest-rate cuts, economists reckon.
DeFi TVL falls 27% while AI, social apps surge in Q1: DappRadar
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Economic uncertainty and a major crypto exchange hack pushed down the total value locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to $156 billion in the first quarter of 2025, but AI and social apps gained ground with a rise in network users, according to a crypto analytics firm. “Broader economic uncertainty and lingering aftershocks from the Bybit exploit” were the main contributing factors to the DeFi sector’s 27% quarter-on-quarter fall in TVL, according to an April 3 report from DappRadar, which noted that Ether (ETH) fell 45% to $1,820 over the same period. Change in DeFi total value locked between Jan. 2024 and March 2025. Source: DappRadar The largest blockchain by TVL, Ethereum, fell 37% to $96 billion, while Sui was the hardest hit of the top 10 blockchains by TVL, falling 44% to $2 billion. Solana, Tron and the Arbitrum blockchains also had their TVLs slashed over 30%. Meanwhile, blockchains that experienced a larger volume of DeFi withdrawals and had a smaller share of stablecoins locked in their protocols faced extra pressure on top of the falling token prices. The newly launched Berachain was the only top-10 blockchain by TVL to rise, accumulating $5.17 billion between Feb. 6 and March 31, DappRadar noted. Market fall didn’t stunt AI and social app user growth However, the number of daily unique active wallets (DUAW) interacting with AI protocols and social apps increased 29% and 10%, respectively, in Q1, while non-fungible token and GameFi protocols regressed, DappRadar’s data shows. The monthly average of DUAWs interacting on the AI and social protocols rose to 2.6 million and 2.8 million, while DeFi and GameFi protocols fell double-digits.  DappRadar said there was “explosive growth” in AI agent protocols, stating that they’re “no longer a concept.” “They’re here, and they’re shaping new user behaviors,” said the firm.  Change in DeFi total value locked between Jan. 2024 and March 2025. Source: DappRadar Related: Avalanche stablecoins up 70% to $2.5B, AVAX demand lacks DeFi deployment Meanwhile, NFT trading volume fell 25% to $1.5 billion, with OKX’s NFT marketplace taking in the most sales at $606 million, while OpenSea and Blur saw $599 million and $565 million, respectively. Pudgy Penguins NFTs were the most sold collectibles at $177 million, while CryptoPunks NFTs netted $63.6 million from just 477 sales, DappRadar noted. “When analyzing top collections, CryptoPunks remains a staple — its prestige remains intact even as price fluctuations make it largely inaccessible for the average user.” Magazine: XRP win leaves Ripple a ‘bad actor’ with no crypto legal precedent set
Türkiye welcomes Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan border agreement
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… welcomed an agreement reached by Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan on the point at … in Central Asia, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan …
Global Stocks Dive On Tariff Shock | Balance of Power: Late Edition
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"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, New York Governor Kathy Hochul discusses the economic impact of the Trump administration's tariffs. Andrew Hale, Senior Policy Analyst for Trade Policy at the Heritage Foundation, shares his thoughts on President Trump's reciprocal tariffs announcement and states that if these tariffs are maintained the United States may get a recession and high inflation. Rep. Tim Burchett (R) Tennessee discusses the market & economic reaction following President Trump's reciprocal tariffs unveiling, and says there will be some short time pain, but in the long term it will be positive. (Source: Bloomberg)
GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2025: Young African Innovators to Compete for $160,000 in Funding
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… recognition as the 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition opens applications. With … networking, and exposure to help agripreneurs scale their ventures. Finalists will … embracing technology to revolutionize the agrifood industry across the continent.” If …
European banks: Trump's got your back
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… materialise. In banking, expectations that US banks would get a … , including European banks. The Euro Stoxx Banks Index fell more … require lower interest rates, sapping banks' profits. Yet there … may well benefit European banks. Ironically, they might do …
Russia And China Both Want Influence Over Central Asia. Could It Rupture Their Friendship?
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… Central Asia. Following his 2024 re-election, Putin made Uzbekistan … delivering his speech in Kazakh rather than Russian . … Union. Three states (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan) rely on Russian … with Central Asian leaders at the China-Central Asia Summit …