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Analysis-Europe hits resistance in race to finalise green laws

Increased political resistance to new EU laws to protect the environment has left the European Commission fighting to keep intact its vision for Europe's green transition.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

French farmers up in arms over call to cut cow numbers for sake of climate

French farmers' associations say they're angered by what they see as the latest attack on their livelihood: a recommendation by France's national audit office to reduce cattle herds as part of efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Radio France Internationale · May 25, 2023

Australian cotton growers on cusp of largest crop on record, worth $3.9 billion

Australian cotton growers have had a "crackingly busy" harvest that's expected to fetch around $3.9 billion, thanks to a near-perfect season in Queensland's south west.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

Gardening fans share 'best' tomato plant fertiliser made from one natural ingredient

Tomatoes need lots of nutrients to grow, but there's no need to splash out on expensive fertilisers as there are much cheaper, organic alternatives.

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

NT agribusiness strategy eyes new cropping, cotton gins in aim to grow sector to $2 billion

The NT government's strategy proposes changing laws to allow pastoral leases be used for growing crops, as environmental groups accuse the government of again acting recklessly to grow the economy.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Stop charging extra for non-dairy milk!

Those who can't tolerate dairy shouldn't be penalized or expected to pay extra for their choice of milk

Salon · May 23, 2023

£75m salmon farm proposal put to the public as Aquacultured addresses community concern

40,000 sq m New Clee Sidings plan will be as loud as a hair dryer with waste water leaving the plant cleaner than when it enters

Birmingham Post · May 23, 2023

CM says pre-monsoon rain havoc has claimed 52 lives, directs officials to make field visits to help people

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday instructed Deputy Commissioners of all districts and CEOs of Zilla Panchayats to transform the government’s image by reaching out to people through field visits and shunning the earlier functioning style of operating from the comfort of their offices. 

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

Farmers shy away from sugarcane amid rising costs and falling demand in Vizianagaram district

Surgarcane cultivation is expected to come down significantly in kharif season, thanks to the closure of two sugar crushing units in Vizianagaram district in the last couple of years

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

Hard cheese for Australian producers as they fear losing naming rights in EU food fight

Dairy and wine industries urge Canberra to hold the line in resisting restrictions on using terms feta and prosecco

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023