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How much of your Christmas dinner is Irish? Probably a lot less than you think

Consider the origins of our food this Christmas amidst increasing shopping activity.

EU scraps pesticide proposal in another concession to protesting farmers

The European Union's anti-pesticide proposal has been shelved due to protests from farmers.
The bloc is willing to sacrifice environmental priorities to appease farmers and maintain their support.

How much of your Christmas dinner is Irish? Probably a lot less than you think

Consider the origins of our food this Christmas amidst increasing shopping activity.

EU scraps pesticide proposal in another concession to protesting farmers

The European Union's anti-pesticide proposal has been shelved due to protests from farmers.
The bloc is willing to sacrifice environmental priorities to appease farmers and maintain their support.
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#strikes

Why are there so many strikes in France this winter?

Upcoming strikes in France, particularly by farmers and rail workers, highlight growing unrest driven by unmet promises and economic turmoil.

More than half of Britons would support a farmers strike, poll shows

Public support for farmers in potential strikes mirrors that of healthcare workers, highlighting the growing concern over their treatment.

Why are there so many strikes in France this winter?

Upcoming strikes in France, particularly by farmers and rail workers, highlight growing unrest driven by unmet promises and economic turmoil.

More than half of Britons would support a farmers strike, poll shows

Public support for farmers in potential strikes mirrors that of healthcare workers, highlighting the growing concern over their treatment.
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#agriculture

I'm used to people thinking I'm lying': are Scotland's sea eagles killing hundreds of lambs?

Farmers in Inveraray attribute the mysterious deaths of lambs to predation by sea eagles, sparking controversy with conservationists who dispute these claims.

Minister underestimating family farm tax impact, claim campaigners

The family farm tax has sparked significant anger among farmers, leading to widespread protests and backlash against the government's proposals.

Hundreds of angry farmers to hold protest in London over Labour's death tax' on their land

Farmers plan a rally to protest tax changes, fearing damage to family businesses and food security.

Why UK farmers may be left worse off by the budget

Labour's proposed changes to agricultural tax relief have angered farmers, questioning their commitment to the agricultural community.

Thousands of tractors block Berlin as farmers protest over fuel subsidy cuts

Thousands of farmers in Germany protested in Berlin over rising costs and plans to phase out agricultural fuel subsidies.
The protesters called on the government to scrap the plans, warning that many farmers would go bankrupt.
The finance minister, Christian Lindner, acknowledged the anger among farmers and called for a dialogue about the role of the state.

France passes law to protect farmers against 'abusive' lawsuits from former city dwellers

French parliament passes law to protect farmers from complaints about noise or stench from agricultural activities.
The law aims to stop 'abusive' lawsuits from former city dwellers who bought houses in the countryside.

I'm used to people thinking I'm lying': are Scotland's sea eagles killing hundreds of lambs?

Farmers in Inveraray attribute the mysterious deaths of lambs to predation by sea eagles, sparking controversy with conservationists who dispute these claims.

Minister underestimating family farm tax impact, claim campaigners

The family farm tax has sparked significant anger among farmers, leading to widespread protests and backlash against the government's proposals.

Hundreds of angry farmers to hold protest in London over Labour's death tax' on their land

Farmers plan a rally to protest tax changes, fearing damage to family businesses and food security.

Why UK farmers may be left worse off by the budget

Labour's proposed changes to agricultural tax relief have angered farmers, questioning their commitment to the agricultural community.

Thousands of tractors block Berlin as farmers protest over fuel subsidy cuts

Thousands of farmers in Germany protested in Berlin over rising costs and plans to phase out agricultural fuel subsidies.
The protesters called on the government to scrap the plans, warning that many farmers would go bankrupt.
The finance minister, Christian Lindner, acknowledged the anger among farmers and called for a dialogue about the role of the state.

France passes law to protect farmers against 'abusive' lawsuits from former city dwellers

French parliament passes law to protect farmers from complaints about noise or stench from agricultural activities.
The law aims to stop 'abusive' lawsuits from former city dwellers who bought houses in the countryside.
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#inheritance-tax

Protests, floods and a happy hula-hooper: photos of the day Tuesday

Farmers are protesting inheritance tax changes and trade agreements that threaten their livelihoods.

Farmers protest against tax increase with tractor convoy: Starmer farmer harmer'

Farmers are protesting Labour's inheritance tax increase and feel unheard by the government.

Boris Johnson supports farmer's protesting over Chancellors 'dumb move' on inheritance tax - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Boris Johnson criticizes Labour's inheritance tax change, calling it detrimental to farmers' livelihoods, triggering strong protests from the agricultural community.

Tractor Tax Could Affect Five Times More Farmers Than Government Claims, Expert Warns

Proposed inheritance tax changes may affect 2,500 farmers annually, five times the Treasury's estimate, due to misunderstanding of farm structures.

Inheritance tax on farms should be delayed to avoid unfairness, says thinktank

Farmers should receive an inheritance tax holiday to ensure fairness and protect food security during government tax changes.

Farmers aged 80 could get exemption from inheritance tax rule

The government is considering changes to inheritance tax rules to support farmers aged 80 and over in passing down their farms.

Protests, floods and a happy hula-hooper: photos of the day Tuesday

Farmers are protesting inheritance tax changes and trade agreements that threaten their livelihoods.

Farmers protest against tax increase with tractor convoy: Starmer farmer harmer'

Farmers are protesting Labour's inheritance tax increase and feel unheard by the government.

Boris Johnson supports farmer's protesting over Chancellors 'dumb move' on inheritance tax - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Boris Johnson criticizes Labour's inheritance tax change, calling it detrimental to farmers' livelihoods, triggering strong protests from the agricultural community.

Tractor Tax Could Affect Five Times More Farmers Than Government Claims, Expert Warns

Proposed inheritance tax changes may affect 2,500 farmers annually, five times the Treasury's estimate, due to misunderstanding of farm structures.

Inheritance tax on farms should be delayed to avoid unfairness, says thinktank

Farmers should receive an inheritance tax holiday to ensure fairness and protect food security during government tax changes.

Farmers aged 80 could get exemption from inheritance tax rule

The government is considering changes to inheritance tax rules to support farmers aged 80 and over in passing down their farms.
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#agriculture-policy

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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Walters: How three Trump policy decrees could affect California agriculture

California farmers could benefit from Trump's water policy changes, but also face potential restrictions that might harm the industry.

Robert Jenrick poses under Starmer the farmer harmer' sign at tractor tax' protest

Robert Jenrick protested Labour's agricultural inheritance tax changes, advocating for family farmers and a Conservative repeal if elected.
#climate-change

O Christmas tree! Firs are dying from severe drought in Northeast - fueling fears of future shortage

Christmas tree farmers in the Northeast are facing significant crop losses due to severe drought, predicting a future shortage of trees.
Climate change is increasingly impacting Christmas tree viability, highlighting the relationship between changing weather patterns and agricultural sustainability.

Rishi Sunak backs protesting Welsh farmers

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak publicly supports protesting farmers in Wales.
Protests in Wales over proposed changes to farm subsidies, including 10% land use for trees and wildlife habitat.

Farmers in Crisis, Long Overlooked, Are Finally Getting Mental Health Support

The stresses of running a struggling family farm have led many farmers to consider therapy.
Financial uncertainty, physical isolation, and climate change-related crop yield unpredictability are contributing to a mental health crisis among farmers.

O Christmas tree! Firs are dying from severe drought in Northeast - fueling fears of future shortage

Christmas tree farmers in the Northeast are facing significant crop losses due to severe drought, predicting a future shortage of trees.
Climate change is increasingly impacting Christmas tree viability, highlighting the relationship between changing weather patterns and agricultural sustainability.

Rishi Sunak backs protesting Welsh farmers

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak publicly supports protesting farmers in Wales.
Protests in Wales over proposed changes to farm subsidies, including 10% land use for trees and wildlife habitat.

Farmers in Crisis, Long Overlooked, Are Finally Getting Mental Health Support

The stresses of running a struggling family farm have led many farmers to consider therapy.
Financial uncertainty, physical isolation, and climate change-related crop yield unpredictability are contributing to a mental health crisis among farmers.
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Trump Reaction to Ann Selzer Iowa Poll Showing Him Trailing

Trump rejected a poll showing him trailing Kamala Harris in Iowa, claiming it was biased and asserting his strong support among farmers.

Explainer: Why do the clocks go back - and what did Coldplay's Chris Martin's great-great-grandfather have to do with it?

Clocks fall back on the last Sunday of October, signaling a transition to Greenwich Mean Time.
#housing-crisis

'People crying out for homes' - Green Party furious over plans to shelve tax on land hoarding

Postponement of new land tax to address farmers' concerns may hinder housing development efforts.

Tax on land hoarding will go ahead as planned next year with 'active farmers' excluded

The government plans to implement a tax to combat land hoarding, particularly among residentially zoned owners, to address the housing crisis.

'People crying out for homes' - Green Party furious over plans to shelve tax on land hoarding

Postponement of new land tax to address farmers' concerns may hinder housing development efforts.

Tax on land hoarding will go ahead as planned next year with 'active farmers' excluded

The government plans to implement a tax to combat land hoarding, particularly among residentially zoned owners, to address the housing crisis.
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Why farmers worry about the costs of long-term care

Long-term care costs threaten small family farms as farmers face tough choices between health care needs and preserving their legacy.

Sean Quinn lobbies local landowners in a bid to move in on his old windfarm

Seán Quinn is advocating for a new co-operative energy project for farmers to boost land income.
#green-party

Jack Chambers 'won't defer' zoned land levy if he can find a way to exclude working farmers from measure

The Green Party opposes deferring the Residential Zoned Land Tax, equating such delays to hiding resources during critical times.

Changes to Residential Zoned Land Tax 'not a climb down' says Roderic O'Gorman

The Green Party insists on implementing land hoarding tax this year, opposing deferral affecting farmers who use their land.

Jack Chambers 'won't defer' zoned land levy if he can find a way to exclude working farmers from measure

The Green Party opposes deferring the Residential Zoned Land Tax, equating such delays to hiding resources during critical times.

Changes to Residential Zoned Land Tax 'not a climb down' says Roderic O'Gorman

The Green Party insists on implementing land hoarding tax this year, opposing deferral affecting farmers who use their land.
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#government-policy

New tax on land hoarders shelved ahead of Budget with plans for new scheme to exclude farmers

Finance Minister Jack Chambers deferred a controversial tax on residential land, aiming to support farmers and address concerns about land speculation.

New tax on land hoarders shelved ahead of Budget with plans for new scheme to exclude farmers

The deferral of the residential land tax by Finance Minister Jack Chambers aims to appease farmers while potentially benefiting land speculators.

New tax on land hoarders shelved ahead of Budget with plans for new scheme to exclude farmers

Finance Minister Jack Chambers deferred a controversial tax on residential land, aiming to support farmers and address concerns about land speculation.

New tax on land hoarders shelved ahead of Budget with plans for new scheme to exclude farmers

The deferral of the residential land tax by Finance Minister Jack Chambers aims to appease farmers while potentially benefiting land speculators.
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Bird flu outbreak in humans suspected on Texas farm

Human transmission of bird flu may be more widespread than reported due to farmers avoiding testing, showing symptoms of the virus.

Poll: Wait, cancel, or roll on - what's your plan for equipment purchases this year?

Farmers are facing challenges with crop prices, input prices, equipment values, and interest rates, impacting major purchase decisions.

EU approves landmark bill to restore 20% of the bloc's land and seas by 2030

EU lawmakers approved milestone bill aimed at protecting nature despite backlash from farmers.
Legislation requires 20% restoration of EU's land and seas by 2030, but farmers express concerns over livelihoods and environmental rules.
#protests

French and Spanish farmers blockade roads ahead of European elections

Farmers in France and Spain plan road blockades to raise concerns ahead of the European elections.

EU to delay new green rule in bid to appease protesting farmers

The EU has delayed rules that would have required farmers to set aside land for biodiversity and soil health.
Farmers have been facing extreme weather events and decreased income, driving up their production costs and squeezing revenues.

Angry farmers invade the streets of Brussels

European farmers intensify pressure on EU leaders with cross-border protests
Farmers demand relief from low incomes, rising costs, and environmental regulations

Farmers block Dutch-Belgian border as anger spreads across Europe

Farmers across Europe are protesting for fairer prices and less red tape, as they express anger about low prices, rising costs, and constraints imposed by EU climate initiatives.
Protests have occurred in countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, and Poland, with farmers blocking roads and border crossings.

Tractor blockade disrupts operations at Belgian port of Antwerp

Tractor blockade disrupts operations at Belgian port of Antwerp.
Farmers across Europe protest for higher prices, looser regulations, and protection against cheap imports.

Photos: Farmers clash with police near the European Union headquarters

Farmers in Belgium protest EU agriculture ministers, citing issues with red tape and competition from cheap imports.
Protests involving tractors and clashes with police have escalated, leading to violent confrontations in Brussels.

French and Spanish farmers blockade roads ahead of European elections

Farmers in France and Spain plan road blockades to raise concerns ahead of the European elections.

EU to delay new green rule in bid to appease protesting farmers

The EU has delayed rules that would have required farmers to set aside land for biodiversity and soil health.
Farmers have been facing extreme weather events and decreased income, driving up their production costs and squeezing revenues.

Angry farmers invade the streets of Brussels

European farmers intensify pressure on EU leaders with cross-border protests
Farmers demand relief from low incomes, rising costs, and environmental regulations

Farmers block Dutch-Belgian border as anger spreads across Europe

Farmers across Europe are protesting for fairer prices and less red tape, as they express anger about low prices, rising costs, and constraints imposed by EU climate initiatives.
Protests have occurred in countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, and Poland, with farmers blocking roads and border crossings.

Tractor blockade disrupts operations at Belgian port of Antwerp

Tractor blockade disrupts operations at Belgian port of Antwerp.
Farmers across Europe protest for higher prices, looser regulations, and protection against cheap imports.

Photos: Farmers clash with police near the European Union headquarters

Farmers in Belgium protest EU agriculture ministers, citing issues with red tape and competition from cheap imports.
Protests involving tractors and clashes with police have escalated, leading to violent confrontations in Brussels.
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Morally bankrupt': Tories may pay price for ignoring farmers

Farmers feel ignored by politicians despite recent efforts to gain their support during the general election campaign.
Conservatives are experiencing a decline in rural support, with farmers defecting to Labour.

PM announces support for farming amid industry 'crisis'

Farmers call for more government support amid industry crisis
Focus on food productivity and reducing reliance on overseas workers

UK farmers vow to mount more blockades over cheap post-Brexit imports

Farmers in Kent staged a slow tractor protest at Dover to protest low supermarket prices and cheap food imports.
Farmers may organize further blockades and protests, inspired by French farmers who previously blocked motorways in France.
#protest

Why are farmers protesting across Europe?

Farmers across the EU are protesting against EU policies that could put them out of business.
The farmers are specifically protesting against high costs, EU climate change policies, food imports, and support for Ukraine.

Columns of tractors gather in Berlin for the climax of a week of protests by farmers

Farmers in Germany are protesting against a plan to scrap tax breaks on diesel used in tractors.
The protests have tapped into wider discontent with the German government's handling of various issues.

Farmers block roads across France in protest at low wages and the burden of regulation

Farmers in France and Poland protest low wages, excessive regulations, and unfair competition.
Protests expand in France with roadblocks spreading in many regions and demonstrations in Brussels.

Farmers protest in Brussels as EU summit begins DW 02/01/2024

Around 1,000 farmers in Brussels are protesting against taxes, rising costs, and bureaucratic rules.
The farmers are hoping to make their voices heard at the European Union summit.

France: Farmers union chief calls for end to roadblocks DW 02/01/2024

Protesting farmers in France have been encouraged to lift roadblocks after the government responded to their grievances.
The government has promised financial assistance and other help to address the farmers' concerns over pay, tax, and regulations.

Why are farmers protesting across Europe?

Farmers across the EU are protesting against EU policies that could put them out of business.
The farmers are specifically protesting against high costs, EU climate change policies, food imports, and support for Ukraine.

Columns of tractors gather in Berlin for the climax of a week of protests by farmers

Farmers in Germany are protesting against a plan to scrap tax breaks on diesel used in tractors.
The protests have tapped into wider discontent with the German government's handling of various issues.

Farmers block roads across France in protest at low wages and the burden of regulation

Farmers in France and Poland protest low wages, excessive regulations, and unfair competition.
Protests expand in France with roadblocks spreading in many regions and demonstrations in Brussels.

Farmers protest in Brussels as EU summit begins DW 02/01/2024

Around 1,000 farmers in Brussels are protesting against taxes, rising costs, and bureaucratic rules.
The farmers are hoping to make their voices heard at the European Union summit.

France: Farmers union chief calls for end to roadblocks DW 02/01/2024

Protesting farmers in France have been encouraged to lift roadblocks after the government responded to their grievances.
The government has promised financial assistance and other help to address the farmers' concerns over pay, tax, and regulations.
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EU calls for 90% cut to greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 despite farmers' revolt

The EU is urging a 90% cut to greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, despite facing opposition from farmers protesting against green regulations.
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has backtracked on a plan to halve chemical pesticide use by 2030, acknowledging the divisive nature of the proposal.

EU says farmers deserve to be listened to' as effects of climate change and war grow Europe live

European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, emphasized the need to listen to farmers and address their concerns.
The agriculture industry needs to transition to a more sustainable model of production while ensuring that farmers remain in control.

France's government prepares new measures to calm farmers' protests, with barricades squeezing Paris

France's government is making more concessions to protesting farmers who are demanding better pay and fewer constraints.
Protesters have encircled Paris with barricades and have set up camps with supplies for an extended battle.

Hochul should ignore NRDC's fake 'grassroots' letter and veto the pesticide ban

Enviro-zealots are attempting to deceive Governor Kathy Hochul into signing anti-pesticide legislation by misrepresenting themselves as farmers in a letter supporting the bill.
The proposed ban on neonicotinoids would have a devastating impact on New York farmers and upstate communities, as these pesticides are essential for protecting crops and maintaining yields.

When the end of the road brings a new beginning - High Country News

Rural West faces high suicide rate, attributed to factors like firearm accessibility and lack of mental health care, impacting elderly white men and farmers.

EU Member States pass nature restoration law after Austrian minister defies coalition partners

Austria's environment minister defied conservative partners, tipping the balance in favor of EU Nature Restoration Law, promoting positive signals for restoring nature.
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