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Chicken farms may explain decline of the River Wye, tests suggest

Citizen scientists find high phosphorous levels in the soil could be polluting the river in Herefordshire

The Guardian - UK

Could dogs play a role in battling one of the biggest economic pests to the sugar industry?

Dogs' noses are already put to good use in the biosecurity space, so could they start playing more of a role in agricultural pest detection?

ABC News

Hunter Valley farmers in Singleton bypass stand-off with Transport for NSW over compulsory land acquisition

Generational farmers in the Hunter Valley say they'll be worse off after going through a land acquisition process with the New South Wales government for the construction of the Singleton bypass.

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Gullyrakers, worms, bloat and ketosis: region's farmers feel rain pain

Farmers across the region are struggling to access flooded paddocks to care for stock.

The Canberra Times

Technology eases path for the weary nomads in J&K

The nomadic communities of J&K have been offered smart cards and free transport to aid their biannual migration

The Hindu

Fears of Christmas goose shortages as UK’s biggest producer hit by bird flu

UK’s only large-scale supplier is understood to have suffered multiple outbreaks over the past week

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A nearby farm may never be worked again

Long Dean, Cotswolds: It’s up for sale, but such is the premium on land here, it’s unlikely to remain in agricultural use

The Guardian - UK

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Employers call for new economic strategies

Thailand needs to prepare new economic plans, including more production of value-added products in the agricultural sector, in response to the hurdles caused by geopolitical conflicts, notably the Russia-Ukraine war, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).

Bangkok Post

Colombia reaches deal to buy land from cattle ranchers

Colombia's government has reached a deal with cattle farmers to buy 3 million hectares (7.4 million acres) of land, earmarked for poor rural farmers to push agrarian reform aimed at boosting food production and tackling poverty, the minister of agriculture said on Friday.

Reuters

Christmas dinner warning amid bird flu outbreak

Many Christmas dinners could be missing a key item this year

Liverpool Echo

Drought takes toll on country’s largest cotton producer

Drought and extreme heat have severely damaged much of the cotton harvest in the U.S., which produces roughly 35% of the world’s crop

The Independent UK

Govt. to act against erring sugar factories

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The Hindu

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We're offering one lucky reader the chance to win a family pass for two adults and two children

Daily Record

Farmers flay agricultural policies of Centre, State

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Scavenging for supplies, Cuba's tobacco farmers rebuild after Hurricane Ian

When Hurricane Ian ripped through western Cuba last week, tobacco farmer Victoriano Maqueira lost the two large barns he used for drying his crop, as well as his dogs, chickens, a pig, his television and the roof off his home.

ABC News

WA grain harvest yields to be high but costs eat into growers' profit margins

The upcoming WA grain harvest is expected to match if not beat last year's record yield, but multiple factors could put a strain on the profit margin for growers.

ABC News

Central Queensland cattle handler, 4, knows his way around Texas longhorns

Ever since Jace learnt to walk, he has had no trouble putting bulls and heifers in their place. His central Queensland family owns a stud of about 90 registered Texas longhorn cattle.

The Hindu

Kerala-based start-up aims to add value to banana

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300 tonnes of oranges dumped amid wet weather, export woes and labour shortage

A bad season and high costs have left Griffith grower Vito Mancini with no other choice.

The Independent UK

Dutch nitrogen mediator advises buying out biggest polluters

An independent expert appointed to mediate in the bitter dispute between the Dutch government and the nation’s farmers over plans to drastically slash emissions of nitrogen and ammonia has presented a report that includes a suggestion that the government buy out hundreds of the heaviest polluters

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand drowning in mānuka honey after a boom in beekeeping

As demand for honey slows after the pandemic, stockpiles far exceed the amount usually sold in a year

ABC News

Seastock completes first harvest of methane-reducing seaweed asparagopsis in Western Australia

Asparagopsis can be used to reduce the emissions in cow burps and it grows naturally at this pearl farm.

Reuters

Kenya lifts ban on genetically modified crops in response to drought

Kenya has lifted a ban on genetically modified crops in response the worst drought to affect the East African region in 40 years, with authorities hoping it will improve crop yields and food security.

ABC News

NT government releases plan to address banana freckle disease outbreak in the Top End

Julie-Ann Murphy and Alan Petersen, whose Northern Territory farm is one of 42 properties the disease has spread to, say the loss of their crop will be devastating.

The Guardian - UK

John Lewis plans ‘buy back or take back’ schemes in all product categories by 2025

Group will also develop more rental and resale options as it aims to be more sustainable

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