Puppy farms, snares and trail hunting to be banned
Sweeping animal welfare reforms will outlaw puppy farming, snaring and trail hunting. New laws to phase out colony cages and farrowing crates by 2030. Read the full details.
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Halophytes: Could salt-loving plants save coastal farming?
As rising seas salinise soils, scientists and chefs in the Venice lagoon are turning to forgotten halophytes. Discover how these resilient plants could safeguard our food future.
Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' by inheritance tax reforms
A major government review identifies inheritance tax as the single biggest threat to farming viability. New 20% levy on farms over £1m sparks industry fear and protests. Read the full report.
Nature-friendly farming schemes hit by funding and contract issues
England's ambitious landscape recovery scheme faces low uptake as new contracts allow termination with just one year's notice and funding is slashed. Conservationists warn of a major step back for wildlife.
Seismic Waves Could Revolutionise Soil Health Mapping
A groundbreaking technique using seismic waves to map soil health could boost crop yields and help prevent famine. Experts say it's a potential 'holy grail' for agriculture.
Seismic Waves to Unlock Soil Health Secrets
A breakthrough project using seismology promises to 'see' into soil, boosting yields and cutting pollution. Could this be the holy grail of sustainable agriculture?
UK farmers lose £828m after hottest spring and summer
A new study reveals UK arable farmers face over £800m in losses after the hottest spring and summer on record devastated harvests. Discover the impact on food security and calls for urgent support.
Myanmar conflict drives 18% rise in opium farming
The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has triggered an 18% annual increase in opium poppy cultivation, reshaping global narcotics supply chains and funding armed groups. Read the full analysis.
From puppy scam victim to fraud-fighting app founder
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
Young NZ Farmers Struggle with Land Ownership
Young farmers in New Zealand face impossible barriers to land ownership despite feeding the nation. Discover the human stories behind the statistics and what's being done.
Clarkson bans non-British cakes from his pub
Jeremy Clarkson enforces a strict 100% British ingredient policy at his pub, The Farmer's Dog, even banning customer birthday cakes. Discover his costly commitment to UK farming.
California farms sprayed 15m lbs of PFAS on crops
Shocking study reveals California farms applied 15 million pounds of PFAS 'forever chemicals' to food crops between 2018-2023, posing serious health risks to consumers and farmworkers.
Treasury delays farming report until after Budget
Government accused of burying farming review revealing inheritance tax concerns. Key report with 57 recommendations delayed until after Autumn Budget. Read the full story.
Bird flu outbreak: UK government imposes new measures
The UK government has announced new national measures to contain a spike in bird flu cases. Here's what you need to know about the risk and the safety of poultry products.
Brazil's Green Desert: Farmers Reclaim Land
In Brazil's Bahia state, local communities are fighting back against vast eucalyptus plantations that have created ecological dead zones, threatening water supplies and traditional livelihoods.
UK livestock farms exposed in climate emissions scandal
Shocking investigation reveals hundreds of factory farms failing to report their climate impact, undermining Britain's net zero targets and environmental accountability.
UK Farming Crisis: Third of Farmers Made No Profit
Shocking new data reveals nearly a third of UK farmers operated at break-even or loss in the past year, threatening Britain's food security and rural economy.
Remote Control Technology Transforms UK Farming Practices
Discover how cutting-edge remote control technology is reshaping traditional farming practices across the UK countryside, bringing unprecedented efficiency to modern agriculture.
Jamaica's Food Crisis After Hurricane Melissa
Jamaican farmers face catastrophic crop losses and warn of imminent food shortages after Hurricane Melissa's destructive path ripped through agricultural heartlands.
Labour ploughs ahead with higher welfare spending
In a bold move challenging fiscal restraint demands, Labour commits to maintaining higher annual spending on animal welfare and environmental standards, signalling a major policy shift.
Chicken Rescue Founder Guilty in Animal Cruelty Case
Zoe Rosenberg, founder of Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary, convicted on multiple animal cruelty charges following investigation into her California farm. The case has sparked intense debate about animal rescue ethics.
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