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fromThe Local France
20 hours ago

What is France's Loi Duplomb and why are farmers protesting about it?

The Loi Duplomb, aimed at simplifying agricultural regulations, faces mixed support from farmers, uniting some against others, reflecting agricultural diversity's complexities.
Agriculture
#tomatoes
fromKqed
1 week ago

Mass Deportations Would Take a Major Toll on California Economy, Report Finds | KQED

"Let's be mindful of the folks being targeted who are in the grocery stores that make sure that we can buy those produce from farms..."
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Greek PM vows to investigate 290m EU farming subsidy fraud scandal

The scheme, which allegedly saw hundreds of applications being made by non-existent owners of pasture and grazing land over a five-year period beginning in 2017, was brought to light by the European public prosecutor's office (EPPO).
Agriculture
#pest-control
#sustainability
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fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Humanity Can Quit Fossil Fuels-but Not Food

The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is in progress, but addressing the food system is critical for meeting climate goals.
Agriculture
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Humanity Can Quit Fossil Fuels-but Not Food

The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is in progress, but addressing the food system is critical for meeting climate goals.
#environmental-impact
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How an idealistic tree-planting project turned into Kenya's toxic, thorny nightmare

Mathenge, once seen as a solution for desertification in Kenya, has become an invasive species, severely affecting livestock and pastoralist livelihoods.
Agriculture
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Climate Costs of Occupation

The systematic transformation of protected green spaces in Palestine into settlements violates international law and accelerates climate change.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How an idealistic tree-planting project turned into Kenya's toxic, thorny nightmare

Mathenge, once seen as a solution for desertification in Kenya, has become an invasive species, severely affecting livestock and pastoralist livelihoods.
Agriculture
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Climate Costs of Occupation

The systematic transformation of protected green spaces in Palestine into settlements violates international law and accelerates climate change.
#santa-clara-county-fair
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It breaks my heart': how a refinery closure is hitting jobs and politics

Every morning in Grangemouth, chemists at Celtic Renewables’s small factory feed a vial of microbes with a precisely tailored cocktail of food liquid residues from the scotch whisky industry.
Agriculture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Eleven killed in Sudan gold mine collapse as civil war rages

The collapse occurred in an area controlled by the Sudanese Armed Forces, illustrating the ongoing risks miners face amidst a brutal civil war that has devastated the region.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Bougainville fought a war to shut down Panguna mine. Now it wants to reopen it

In the depths of this poisoned pit, lies the paradox of Panguna: the reviled foreign project now holds hope for Bougainville's unity, prosperity, and freedom.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'I see the soul and then I work from there' - Eleanora Kennedy on using her skill for picking juries to buy horses and her dealings with 'evil' Donald Trump

"This goes beyond Ascot [yes, she's had two wins there] - I watch it every day."
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Man kicked and injured a CBP beagle during airport baggage search

"As the CBP canine handler started questioning Marie, he violently kicked Freddie."
Agriculture
fromHomebuilding
3 days ago

Donkey invasion in the New Forest! Council's 5.6 million food bin rollout sparks chaos after animals start ransacking waste

The trouble began earlier this month when New Forest District Council delivered new outdoor food recycling bins to thousands of households in villages including Brockenhurst, Lymington, and New Milton.
Agriculture
fromCyclingnews
2 days ago

Irish Road National Championships: Mia Griffin wins elite women's road race

The small peloton split the second time around a 25.3km loop, leaving 10 riders at the front, including notable names like Olympian Griffin and Benezét Minns.
Agriculture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

India's lion numbers soar: Why are some conservationists worried?

The recent census revealing that India’s wild lion population has increased to 891 is overshadowed by child safety concerns and human-animal conflicts that remain unresolved.
Agriculture
fromHomebuilding
3 days ago

Free heat pump scheme aimed at boosting installations shares early findings

The 'Start at Home' pilot has shown that hands-on training can significantly boost the confidence and skills of new heat pump installers.
Agriculture
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Best Bird House with Camera 2025: Willfine BK750 vs. Market Leaders

Best bird houses with cameras have evolved into essential smart tools for nature education and ecological research rather than just backyard gadgets,
Agriculture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Tom Cloman remains a constant at ever-growing Richmond Farmers Market

Cloman has remained a constant presence in the Richmond Farmer's Market over the 42 years since its inception, ensuring it reflects the community's heart.
Agriculture
#animal-cruelty
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

2 men with 2 buckets make off with 85 koi fish from SoCal restaurant, police say

"How can you trust people now? We have antiques at the restaurant, we have classic cars. This is a unique place you don't see everywhere."
Agriculture
fromKqed
1 month ago

Farmworkers in Sonoma County Win Settlement After Alleged Retaliation | KQED

All of this made my depression much more difficult. I would never want anyone else to go through this," Prida González said. "I want all my fellow workers to understand that they have these rights as farmworkers and let go of that fear of speaking up.
Agriculture
#gardening
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Agriculture

Oliver Callan: I felt like Hemingway of the hydrangeas after my latest intrepid gardening scrape

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Agriculture

Oliver Callan: I felt like Hemingway of the hydrangeas after my latest intrepid gardening scrape

fromWashington Post
7 years ago

6 things to watch in the House Farm Bill, from food-stamp work requirements to school lunch

The House Farm Bill proposes new, stricter work rules for most able-bodied adults in the food stamp program, under which individuals must work or train for 20 hours weekly.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: Double standards apply when it comes to teenagers driving tractors

In rural Ireland, the contrast in driving regulations for tractors versus cars highlights a decision to prioritize agricultural needs over conventional driving rules, showcasing a unique cultural approach.
Agriculture
#soil-health
#beekeeping
#climate-change
Agriculture
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Climate change threatens banana exports, key to the Latin American economy

Banana crops, vital to global economy, are threatened by climate change, risking 60% of production areas in the next 50 years.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump vowed to help US farmers. These four say his policies are wreaking havoc'

Trump's administration policies devastate family farmers despite their electoral support.
Farmers face economic instability due to tariffs, immigration policies, and canceled USDA programs.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Groundwater is rapidly declining in the Colorado River Basin, satellite data show

Groundwater depletion in the Colorado River Basin is alarming, driven by agricultural demands and climate impacts.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Texas is headed for a drought-but lawmakers won't do the one thing necessary to save its water supply

Texas faces a water supply crisis exacerbated by rapid population growth, climate change, and the rule of capture that limits groundwater management.
Agriculture
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Climate change threatens banana exports, key to the Latin American economy

Banana crops, vital to global economy, are threatened by climate change, risking 60% of production areas in the next 50 years.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump vowed to help US farmers. These four say his policies are wreaking havoc'

Trump's administration policies devastate family farmers despite their electoral support.
Farmers face economic instability due to tariffs, immigration policies, and canceled USDA programs.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Groundwater is rapidly declining in the Colorado River Basin, satellite data show

Groundwater depletion in the Colorado River Basin is alarming, driven by agricultural demands and climate impacts.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Texas is headed for a drought-but lawmakers won't do the one thing necessary to save its water supply

Texas faces a water supply crisis exacerbated by rapid population growth, climate change, and the rule of capture that limits groundwater management.
#trump-administration
Agriculture
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Reverses Course on ICE Raids at Restaurants and Farms

ICE halts raids on farms and restaurants following Trump's directive to ease deportation policies affecting essential workers.
Agriculture
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Trump may shield undocumented farm workers from deportation - San Jose Spotlight

Trump may exempt hospitality and farm workers from immigration raids due to their long-term employment.
Agriculture
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Waiting for the harvest under the tariff storm: Trump factor paralyzes US farmers

Farmers are uncertain about their future due to the impact of Trump's tariffs on agriculture, affecting loans and exports.
Agriculture
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Reverses Course on ICE Raids at Restaurants and Farms

ICE halts raids on farms and restaurants following Trump's directive to ease deportation policies affecting essential workers.
Agriculture
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Trump may shield undocumented farm workers from deportation - San Jose Spotlight

Trump may exempt hospitality and farm workers from immigration raids due to their long-term employment.
Agriculture
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Waiting for the harvest under the tariff storm: Trump factor paralyzes US farmers

Farmers are uncertain about their future due to the impact of Trump's tariffs on agriculture, affecting loans and exports.
fromABC7 Chicago
2 weeks ago

ICE agents chase after farmworkers as they flee fields during raid in Southern California

ICE raids at Ventura County farms instill fear among workers, threatening the agricultural workforce essential for crop picking.
Agriculture
#farmers
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

A surprise find in Michigan shows the extent of ancient Native American agriculture

Researchers have discovered a significant Native American agricultural site in Michigan, revealing extensive ancient farming practices.
fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago

Can you build a house on agricultural land? Sometimes says a self build expert, but here's why it can be a bit tricky

Agricultural land is considered a vital national resource, and planning policy is designed to protect it, hence posing challenges for residential development.
Agriculture
#solar-energy
fromCornell Chronicle
4 weeks ago

After Fort Drum, military vets embrace Mission: Agricultural | Cornell Chronicle

"Everything about the experience, I was learning and enjoying. I thought, this is what I want my place to be like in five or 10 years."
Agriculture
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Cuba's Sugar Shortages Could Lead to Rum Shortages

Cuba's agricultural issues, particularly sugar shortages, threaten the country's rum production, impacting both domestic and international markets.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Federal workers keep America's farms healthy. What now under Trump?

The loss of USDA staff has also left Massachusetts farmers without essential resources that have long been an important part of their success.
Agriculture
fromNature
1 month ago

I apply my aquatic-science training to empower Tanzania's seaweed farmers

Growing up in inland Tanzania, I lived far from any large water bodies, let alone the ocean. When I first moved to the coast, to join the University of Dar es Salaam...
Agriculture
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

From Foggy Bottom to Fertile Ground

Washington, DC, teaches you how to read the room, speak in acronyms, and feign conviction in things you do not believe.
Agriculture
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Rethinking Rye: Study Reveals Medieval Cultivation Was Intensive and Strategic - Medievalists.net

It did not slowly become a dominant crop as a substitute plant, but through its early integration into a labour-intensive manuring system that already existed at the time, which was mainly based on stable dung.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Agriculture

This mindset can get agriculture off the commodity rollercoaster

U.S. agriculture faces economic instability due to global competition, rising costs, and extreme weather, affecting farmers and the entire food system.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

A third-generation farmer was barely getting by. Then Trump's cuts hit.

The Thomases are facing financial instability as their small farm operation, always struggling, encounters additional challenges from recent policy changes and grant uncertainties.
Agriculture
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Japan minister bows out over rice gaffe DW 05/21/2025

"I made an extremely inappropriate remark at a time when citizens are suffering from soaring rice prices," Eto told reporters after submitting his resignation at the prime minister's office.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Japan's agriculture minister resigns after his remark about not buying rice

"I made an extremely inappropriate remark at a time when consumers are struggling with soaring rice prices," Eto told reporters after submitting his resignation at the prime minister's office.
Agriculture
fromAnimals Around The Globe
1 month ago

Why 19th-Century Farmers Painted Their Animals Larger Than Life

Farmers in the 19th century used exaggerated animal portraits as marketing tools for livestock competition.
Agriculture
#food-security
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Agriculture

2 MPPs want to create foodbelt to protect farmland, tariff-proof Ontario's agricultural industry | CBC News

Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The 'Oscar' of food prizes goes to a Brazilian who harnessed the power of bacteria

Maria Hungria's innovative work in microbiology has transformed Brazil's agriculture, leading to her receiving the World Food Prize for her contributions.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Agriculture

2 MPPs want to create foodbelt to protect farmland, tariff-proof Ontario's agricultural industry | CBC News

fromFast Company
1 month ago

Farmers take a wait-and-see approach to Trump's trade war

"Am I concerned about tariffs? Yeah. I mean, there's uncertainty that comes with that; however, is that the number one driving factor in these poor commodity prices the last two years? No."
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