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Wildlife boosted by England’s nature-friendly farming schemes, study finds

Areas where farmers provide good habitats show notable increase in butterflies, bees, bats and breeding birds

The Guardian - UK

Peel those apples: washing produce doesn’t remove pesticides, study finds

Another report found pesticide levels posing ‘significant risks’ in 20% of tested fruits and vegetables

The Guardian - US

Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area

Each summer, nearly 25,000 acres (10,000 hectares) of rice is cultivated in the Florida Everglades Agricultural Area, a roughly 1,100-square-mile (2,800-square-kilometer) area south of Lake Okeechobee.

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What to know about the controversy over a cancelled grain terminal in Louisiana's Cancer Alley

An industrial agricultural company abruptly cancelled an $800 million grain terminal in a historic Black town in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley after facing stiff local opposition and permitting delays

The Independent UK

USDA's new proposal for Salmonella

The newly proposed rule specifically looks at chicken and turkey products

Salon

Why Leaders Can't Be Afraid to Push Boundaries (And 3 Tips For Doing Just That)

Fear of significant financial losses (particularly during periods of economic uncertainty) can cause leaders to stick with what they've done before and what seems like the "safest" option.

International Business Times

Hemp, the 'green gold' that France hopes will help cut carbon emissions

Hemp farming in France nearly died out in the 1970s but the rustic plant, a member of the cannabis family, is making a dramatic return as a low-carbon alternative in the textile and construction industry. France is now Europe's largest producer and has high hopes of doubling production in the…

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Country diary: Snowdrops can come good in the summer

Tebay, Cumbria: I anxiously picked berries while waiting for Snowdrop to give birth to the first pedigree calf of our herd

The Guardian - UK

Mass deportation under a Trump presidency could severely hamper farming labor in the U.S.

Nearly half of agricultural workers in the U.S., that is 950,000 out of 2.2 million, are undocumented immigrants

Latin Times

Flu vaccine will curb bird flu risk for US farm workers, CDC deputy director says

US launches major vaccination campaign in a bid to prevent healthcare strain and potential mutations of H5N1 virus

The Guardian - US

Bird flu cases going undetected: study

Testing for bird flu among farmworkers remains rare, but new research suggests many cases go underreported

Salon

Biden Administration Sends Relief Checks To Discriminated Farmers

Biden administration distributes relief checks to farmers facing discrimination in loan programs, sparking legal challenge.

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US To Provide Flu Shots For Farmworkers To Prevent Bird Flu

U.S. government covers flu shots for farmworkers to prevent risks of bird flu outbreaks and coinfections. CDC allocates funds for seasonal flu shots and an...

The Conversation

Our beef with ‘Big Meat’: the power perpetuating Australia’s live export trade is at play elsewhere

Australia was once the world’s largest exporter of live animals. But exports have declined in recent years.

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The Independent UK

USDA moves to limit salmonella in raw poultry products

Federal officials are moving to set new limits on salmonella in raw poultry products in the U.S. The Agriculture Department's proposal is aimed at reducing the number of people who get sick

Evening Standard

London leavers: 'House hunting in London was so bad we bought an olive oil farm in Italy for £134k'

Lucie Davidson and Jerry O'Shea grow grapevines, truffles, olives, and lavender at Pitino Agricolo

Newslaundry

Union budget shows Modi government is indifferent to farmer distress

The Union Budget for 2024-25, presented by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, has drawn sharp criticism from farmers and agricultural experts alike for its letdown of the farming sector. In the backdrop of the massive crisis faced by the farming community and the resulting discontent, this budget…

The Independent UK

President Milei renews his vow to scrap export taxes as Argentina's powerful farmers get impatient

Argentine President Javier Milei has told his country's struggling farmers that he was committed to scraping export taxes and rescuing the key agricultural industry

The Guardian - US

US supreme court rulings will affect response to threats like bird flu – experts

Rulings including Chevron decision will have ripple effects for enforcing and creating regulations

The Guardian - UK

Strawberry yields: wet then warm weather leads to bumper UK harvest

An ‘extra 40-50 tonnes a week’ could be heading to shop shelves because of perfect conditions, says fruit grower

Medical Daily

Pesticide Use In Farms Poses Cancer Risk Similar To Smoking: Study

The researchers caution that the effect of agricultural pesticide usage is comparable in magnitude to the effect of smoking.

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