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Aussie live sheep export trade on the chopping block

The Labor government is pushing ahead with its election promise to phase out the live sheep export trade by setting up a panel to work out how to proceed.

The New Daily

Sheep exporters 'disgusted' by push to ban live trade

Farmers WA says the federal government should review its promise to ban live sheep exports by sea, branding it a "dumb" commitment that will impact 3000 people.

AAP

Country singer James Blundell in tune with hemp's $10 million-a-year potential for farmers

Performer and farmer James Blundell says "covert" youthful attempts to grow his own have turned into an enthusiasm to produce hemp on a grand scale — and he's not alone.

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Former RSPCA boss to advise government on when, how to end $85 million live sheep trade

A former animal rights campaigner, retired Labor MP and a Western Australian farmer will advise the federal government about how to shut down the export of live sheep, as farmers appeal the ban.

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Tropical deforestation significantly reduces rainfall, study finds

New research published Wednesday shows that large-scale deforestation – from the Amazon to the forests of Africa and Southeast Asia – threatens reductions in rainfall across the tropics.

Radio France Internationale

Council investigating after perplexing viral clip of man blowtorching raw chicken

A viral video of chicken being blowtorching in a back lane has prompted a council investigation.

The National (Scotland)

Gardener’s notebook: win friends with (homegrown) salad during fruit and veg supply crisis

Less choice on the shelves at the supermarket? Here’s where to start with growing your own vegetables

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Spain to extend seasonal migrant workers programme to Senegal

Spain is extending a so-called circular migration programme to its first sub-Saharan African country, bringing in at least 100 people from Senegal to work on its farms during the harvest season, a government source said.

Reuters

5 tips for growing your own tomatoes, according to a gardening expert

Food shortage in the UK has led supermarkets to ration supplies of fresh fruit and vegetables. But it’s easier than you think to grow your own supplies at home

The Independent UK

North Korea’s Kim says ‘nothing impossible’ amid agriculture push

North Korean leader stresses need to build ‘rich and highly-civilised’ communities amid reported food shortages.

Al Jazeera

Bird flu has mutated to infect people say scientists after 11-year-old girl dies

A scientist has warned that a new strain of bird flu which appears to have evolved to infect humans must be treated with 'utmost importance' after an 11-year-old girl died from the virus

Daily Mirror

Jackie Jarvis accepts federal live sheep export ban but industry says fight not over

WA's agriculture minister says despite her efforts, the federal government will continue with its plans to shut the sheep live export trade.

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Australia's largest Kensington Pride mango grower diversifying into new avocado varieties

Three new avocado varieties have landed on Australian shores in a bid to provide consumers with more options.

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Scientists prove clear link between deforestation and local drop in rainfall

Study adds to fears Amazon is approaching tipping point after which it will not be able to generate its own rainfall

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This isn’t the first time we have had to turn to turnips for sustenance

Letters: Caroline McParland champions seasonal veg boxes, while Malcolm Thick looks at how England has historically relied on turnips. Plus letters from Margaret Davis and Chris Woolf

Wales Online

Amusing video sees Brits challenged to guess farmer's job based on his appearance

One in three young adults have no clue what duties and responsibilities are involved in the farming and agriculture industry

Salon

CSFs ensure more accessible fresh fish

Embracing "innovative seafood business models" and building community around that endeavor

Daily Mirror

One in three young adults have no idea what is involved in farming and agriculture

People were challenged to guess the occupation of a farmer based on his appearance - and guessed musician, lawyer, and coffee shop owner

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Calls for wider and permanent RSE rule changes

The urgent review of seasonal worker visa settings would benefit from a cemented emergency provision, advocates say.

Reuters

Russia says it will only renew grain deal if its own exports are unblocked

Russia said on Wednesday it would only agree to extend the Black Sea grain deal, which allows grain to be safely exported from Ukrainian ports, if the interests of its own agricultural producers are taken into account.

Daily Mirror

Couple who started farming with one cow and £100 say shoppers should ditch supermarkets

Francesca and Mick Russell argue there is no shortage of fresh produce being grown and blame supermarket giants for refusing to budge on price

Evening Standard

Yes we can! The best meals to make using tinned food, according to top chefs

As food shortages worsen and grocery prices reach another high, London’s top chefs tell David Ellis how to get creative with store cupboard staples

Zenger

Night Shift Workers Reveal The Night Shifts Fit Their Needs And Lifestyle

The main appeal of working such hours includes the peace and quiet you don’t get when working a hectic day shift.

The Independent UK

Cambodia says recent bird flu cases not spread by humans

Health officials in Cambodia say recent cases of bird flu discovered in two villagers, one of them fatal, show no sign of human-to-human transmission

Wales Online

British farmer says he tried to warn supermarkets of veg crisis months ago but was ignored

Steve Cornwell visited growing sites in Morocco earlier this year and realised then that there would be a shortfall - but he says supermarkets refused to take his concerns seriously

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