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#inheritance-tax

Farmers to hold 'national strike' against inheritance tax changes, disrupting supermarket meat and crop supplies

British farmers are staging a national strike against inheritance tax changes that threaten family farm continuity and food supply stability.

Nail in the coffin': family farmers respond to inheritance tax changes

Inheritance tax changes threaten the future of family farms in the UK, leading to potential land sales and a decline in food production.

Hundreds of tractors to descend on Westminster in farming protest this week

Farmers protest against new inheritance tax changes that threaten the viability of UK agriculture, asserting the need for food security.

Farmers to hold 'national strike' against inheritance tax changes, disrupting supermarket meat and crop supplies

British farmers are staging a national strike against inheritance tax changes that threaten family farm continuity and food supply stability.

Nail in the coffin': family farmers respond to inheritance tax changes

Inheritance tax changes threaten the future of family farms in the UK, leading to potential land sales and a decline in food production.

Hundreds of tractors to descend on Westminster in farming protest this week

Farmers protest against new inheritance tax changes that threaten the viability of UK agriculture, asserting the need for food security.
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#food-safety

It's Time to End the Denial About Bird Flu

The article highlights the ongoing risk of avian influenza to both livestock and human health, challenging the narrative of safety from agriculture departments.

Some in the U.S. farm industry are alarmed by Trump's embrace of RFK Jr. and tariffs

Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS raises alarms about potential disruptions to the agriculture industry.
Farmers and analysts fear that Kennedy's views could threaten established agricultural practices.

It's Time to End the Denial About Bird Flu

The article highlights the ongoing risk of avian influenza to both livestock and human health, challenging the narrative of safety from agriculture departments.

Some in the U.S. farm industry are alarmed by Trump's embrace of RFK Jr. and tariffs

Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS raises alarms about potential disruptions to the agriculture industry.
Farmers and analysts fear that Kennedy's views could threaten established agricultural practices.
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Avian flu: USDA to begin expanded testing of milk supply in 6 states, including California

USDA is expanding testing of raw milk to track H5N1 bird flu in dairy cattle.

A Parasite That Eats Cattle Alive Is Creeping North Toward the US

The reemergence of the screwworm in southern Mexico poses a significant threat to livestock in North America due to cattle smuggling operations.
#farmers

What a Trump or Harris Presidency Will Mean for Farmers and Eaters - Modern Farmer

The American presidential campaign has significant implications for fiscal and social policies, impacting global reverberations.

Environmental grants promised to farmers in England frozen

The UK government has frozen grants for farmers aimed at environmental sustainability, complicating their efforts to run eco-friendly businesses.

What a Trump or Harris Presidency Will Mean for Farmers and Eaters - Modern Farmer

The American presidential campaign has significant implications for fiscal and social policies, impacting global reverberations.

Environmental grants promised to farmers in England frozen

The UK government has frozen grants for farmers aimed at environmental sustainability, complicating their efforts to run eco-friendly businesses.
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#farm-bill

Prop 12 Was a Landmark Animal Rights Law. Repealing it Could Hurt Farmers. - Modern Farmer

California's Prop 12 mandates improved animal welfare standards, influencing farmers like Hank Wurtz to adapt their practices for better business viability.

As Congress Feuds Over Farm Bill, Growers Are Stuck in Limbo'

Congress is delaying the new farm bill, leaving farmers and food assistance programs without necessary updates amid a growing political conflict.

With new farm bill in the works, Illinois farmers go to Washington to urge investments in environmental justice

Illinois small farmers are meeting with members of Congress to discuss their hopes for significant financial investment and protections in the next farm bill.
They are seeking investments and protections to reduce economic inequality, build resilience to climate change, and improve access to nutritious food and sustainable systems.

Prop 12 Was a Landmark Animal Rights Law. Repealing it Could Hurt Farmers. - Modern Farmer

California's Prop 12 mandates improved animal welfare standards, influencing farmers like Hank Wurtz to adapt their practices for better business viability.

As Congress Feuds Over Farm Bill, Growers Are Stuck in Limbo'

Congress is delaying the new farm bill, leaving farmers and food assistance programs without necessary updates amid a growing political conflict.

With new farm bill in the works, Illinois farmers go to Washington to urge investments in environmental justice

Illinois small farmers are meeting with members of Congress to discuss their hopes for significant financial investment and protections in the next farm bill.
They are seeking investments and protections to reduce economic inequality, build resilience to climate change, and improve access to nutritious food and sustainable systems.
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#india

How a change in rice farming unexpectedly made India's air so much worse

Delaying rice sowing to save groundwater has unintentionally worsened air pollution in northern India, particularly affecting New Delhi.

Farming the Revolution review low-key look at Indian farmers' street-camp protests

The documentary explores the 2020-21 farmer protests in India, focusing on community solidarity and the challenges faced by demonstrators.
It highlights grassroots organizing, logistics of sustaining a protest, and the critical role of women in the movement.

How a change in rice farming unexpectedly made India's air so much worse

Delaying rice sowing to save groundwater has unintentionally worsened air pollution in northern India, particularly affecting New Delhi.

Farming the Revolution review low-key look at Indian farmers' street-camp protests

The documentary explores the 2020-21 farmer protests in India, focusing on community solidarity and the challenges faced by demonstrators.
It highlights grassroots organizing, logistics of sustaining a protest, and the critical role of women in the movement.
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Government Can Fix neither Food nor Farm

Many proposed health reforms fail to address the entrenched bureaucratic systems that resist significant change.
Government-led food reform initiatives often lead to more complications rather than effective solutions.

The Never-ending SNAP Debate Risks Stalling Another Farm Bill - Modern Farmer

Food affordability and insecurity are significant issues in the current presidential election, with SNAP playing a crucial role for millions of Americans.

Biden Administration to Pay Dairy Farmers for Bird Flu Protective Measures

The Biden administration is compensating dairy farmers to limit the spread of bird flu, including payments for protecting workers, treating sick cows, and lost production.

EU pumps four times more money into farming animals than growing plants

EU's common agriculture policy heavily favors animal products over plant-based products.
Animal products receive disproportionate subsidies despite their negative environmental impact.
The subsidy scheme incentivizes inefficient use of land and resources in agriculture.

Farmers clash with police in Brussels as EU ministers meet to tackle red tape

Farmers protest in Brussels over EU rules and red tape.
Demonstration fueled by excessive environmental regulations and cheap imports.

Angry French farmers storm into Paris agriculture fair

French farmers protested at a Paris farmers' fair ahead of Macron's visit, demanding better income and less bureaucracy.
Macron canceled a planned debate with farmers after unions boycotted, highlighting tensions over agriculture policies and fair competition.
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