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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

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

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

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2023

Iceland boss says Fruit and veg to be ‘back to normal in a couple of weeks’

Some supermarkets have limited the amount of fruit and veg customers can buy amid the shortage

Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2023

Wellcamp COVID quarantine facility contract will not be renewed by Queensland government

The 1000-bed quarantine facility cost taxpayers more than $220 million in set-up and running costs last year, but only about 730 people ever stayed there.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Super changes could hurt agriculture: farm lobby

Australia's peak farming body has urged the government to consult on superannuation tax changes for the nation's wealthiest people, warning of consequences.

AAP · Mar 1, 2023

Calls for changes to disaster arrangements after hailstorm leaves farmers with no income for a year

Some Queensland farmers lost 100 per cent of their crops during vicious weather last year but didn't receive government support as no disaster was declared. As climate change gets worse, they fear for their futures.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

British farmer who tried to warn supermarkets reveals what's behind fruit & veg crisis

Farmer Steve Cornwell attempted to tip off leading supermarkets Aldi, Asda and the Cooperative about the impending vegetable shortages, and knew early on we had a "big problem"

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023

A USDA commission issues recommendations on racial equity for farmers

Recommendations include making it easier for farmers to qualify for conservation programs to making the language in Farm Service Agency loans more accessible. A final report is due by the year's end.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2023

French PM placates farmers with plan for pesticide alternatives

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has unveiled a plan to develop alternatives to the most widely used pesticides, assuring farmers of the state's support at her first visit to the annual agriculture show.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 28, 2023

Which state you live in matters for how well environmental laws protect your health

Your child could go to gym class on Monday morning and play soccer on a field that was sprayed over the weekend with 2,4-D, a toxic weedkiller that has been investigated as possibly causing cancer. Alternatively, the school grounds may have been treated with a lower-toxicity weedkiller. Or maybe the…

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023