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Food expert says it is 'absolutely safe' to buy chicken and eggs amid Salmonella outbreak

The illness can last lasts four to seven days, and it can be avoided by practicing good hand hygiene in the kitchen

Dublin Live

Scottish hill farmers seize opportunity to sell at premium prices

Latest data suggests that environmentally-motivated buyers are continuing to push values up

Insider UK

US dairy policies drive small farms to ‘get big or get out’ as monopolies get rich

Exclusive: Misguided policies have hurt small-scale farms while enriching agribusinesses and corporate lobbyists, analysis shows

The Guardian - US

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From ashes to fly larvae, new ideas aim to revive farm soil

As extreme weather and human activity degrade the world's arable land, scientists and developers are looking at new and largely unproven methods to save soil for agriculture.

Reuters

A Florida dairy farm lost 360 cows in Hurricane Ian. Can the damaged business survive?

Hurricane Ian inflicted more punishment on Dakin Dairy Farms than any other storm in history. Owner Jerry Dakin estimates the damage at $3 million, plus 360 cows lost during the storm.

Miami Herald

Salmonella alert as outbreak reported at eight Irish poultry farms

Restrictions have been placed on the birds, which are in a number of different locations, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine said.

Irish Mirror

Queensland pineapples rotting in field as consumers urged to buy up tropical fruit

Tonnes of Queensland pineapples will be left to rot in fields as farmers struggle to keep up with a prematurely ripened crop, and consumers are being asked to do their bit.

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No sunlight, no soil – no worries as vertical farming looks stacked with promise

Stacked Farm can produce perfect-looking strawberries, tomatoes and baby cos all year round. But will high energy inputs be its achilles heel?

The Guardian - AU

Cattle Australia chair David Foote's 'patronising' comments disappoint industry members

Comments by Cattle Australia chair David Foote about women's role in the industry being at "every kitchen table" have renewed calls for gender diversity on agricultural boards.

ABC News

Australian lychee season extends further into summer due to unseasonal weather

Consumers can expect to see more lychees on supermarket shelves for longer this year as cooler and wetter conditions result in a later harvest than usual.

ABC News

For a moment, organic, cage-free and other specialty eggs beat conventional prices

As egg prices surged to their highest levels toward the end of last year, a curious thing happened: Organic, pasture-raised and other "specialty" eggs were at times less expensive than the conventional dozens.

Tribune News Service

Post-Brexit farm subsidies in England revealed

Farmers will be eligible for funding for up to 280 actions that protect environment under new system

The Guardian - UK

Blast kills at least 50 in north central Nigeria -officials

Dozens of cattle herders and bystanders were killed and several injured by a suspected bomb blast in Nigeria's north central region, a state government official and spokesperson of the national cattle breeders said on Wednesday.

Reuters

‘It feels like a sign’: joy at rise in cattle egrets on wildlife-friendly UK farms

Farmers who have taken regenerative approach hail birds as indication of ecosystem health

The Guardian - UK

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Wales Online

Seven hundred jobs at risk at 2 Sisters factory

The food producer said the factory in Wales was not sustainable and needed major investment

Birmingham Post

Over 700 jobs at risk as 2 Sisters Food Group warns of Anglesey factory closure

The poultry giant said its Llangefni operation was "not sustainable" and lacked space to be efficient

Dynamite News

Delhi Hosts NMCG Seminar To Promote Millet Cultivation

NMCG and WII organised a one-day national level seminar on 'Millets for Life : Developing Climate Resilient Local Communities in the Ganga Basin' at India International Centre in New Delhi. Read full story on Dynamite News:

AAP

$15,000 fine for Bass Strait cattle deaths

The captain of a transport ship has been fined $15,000 for breaching animal welfare laws over a Bass Strait crossing that resulted in the death of 69 cattle.

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Birmingham Post

Surge in demand for South West farmland drives up prices

Many commercial farming buyers are looking to expand as the required scale of agriculture increases, according to Savills

ABC News

Shipmaster fined $15k over cattle deaths resulting from MV Statesman 2016 Bass Strait voyage

A judge says "commercial needs" were given priority over the welfare of cattle who died from injuries they suffered during a storm in the Bass Strait, with the captain fined $15,000.

Bangkok Post

Exports dip for third month in a row in December

Exports dropped for a third straight month in December, falling by 14.6% year-on-year, leading to annual growth of 5.5% in 2022.

ABC News

Banks tighten belts on agricultural investment loans as interest rates rise

Kate Hand wants to borrow a million dollars to go green on the farm, but convincing the bank is proving difficult.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Farmworkers deserve a living wage

With a new congressional term kicking off, the agricultural lobby will fight to bring the Farm Workforce Modernization Act back for approval to alleviate the shortage of farmworkers across the country. The bill is now in limbo after Democrats lost control of the House of Representatives. Despite this, lawmakers could…

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The 2 Best Fertilizer Stocks to Buy for Gains in 2023

The fertilizers market is anticipated to expand, fueled by the steady demand. Moreover, rising government initiatives for the industry are expected to drive further growth. Therefore, fundamentally sound fertilizer stocks Mosaic (MOS) and Dole (DOLE) could be ideal additions to your portfolio for stable returns. Read on.

The Conversation

The food systems that will feed Mars are set to transform food on Earth

Could we feed a city on Mars? This question is central to the future of space exploration and has serious repercussions on Earth too. To date, a lot of thought has gone into how astronauts eat; however, we are only beginning to produce food in space.

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