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Pesticides, cadmium, PFAS: France reckons with the hidden toxins in food (1/2)

Concern over pesticides, PFAS “forever chemicals”, cadmium and other contaminants has been on the rise since a March report revealed French residents are up to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium than their European counterparts. For many, reducing exposure to these chemicals has become a priority…

France 24

Nearly 19 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella as Trump's Withdrawal on Poultry Safety Draws Scrutiny

A recall of over 19 million eggs due to salmonella concerns has reignited debate over US food safety regulations, highlighting the impact of recent policy changes on consumer protection.

International Business Times UK

I tried so hard to become a salad eater. Now cyclospora is sending me back to burgers

Between the companies pushing junk food and the bacteria threatening our produce, eating right feels basically impossible

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US says it will begin lifting a suspension of Mexican cattle imports starting in August

The United States says it will begin lifting a suspension on Mexican cattle imports on Aug. 24, more than a year after it imposed the measure due to the spread of the New World screwworm in Mexico

The Independent UK

Herbicide banned in 70 countries to be pulled from sale in Australia by chemical maker

Syngenta says it will stop selling paraquat in Australia after new regulations on chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease

The Guardian - AU

U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues

The limited resumption will allow a southern port of entry in Arizona to reopen in phases. The move comes after 41 of 42 cases of screwworm have been reported in Texas.

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Thai exports rise 20.8% in June thanks to industrial goods

Exports surged 20.8% year-on-year to US$34.7 billion in June, driven by strong demand for industrial goods such as electronics, smartphones, electrical appliances, and automobiles and auto parts, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

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It's still summer dress weather and Duchess Sophie’s patterned maxi is a day-to-evening staple paired with woven accessories

She wore this to the Royal Welsh Show and it's an elegant and versatile outfit for cooler temperatures

Woman & Home

Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled over possible salmonella contamination after FDA alert, with Kroger and Brookshire stores in five US states affected

Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrients, containing a wide range of essential nutrients, including protein, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and more. And this rich source of nutrients is under threat. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Midwest Poultry Services is ‌recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen white shell eggs…

The Times of India

An Australian “forest maker” helped farmers in Niger regrow more than 200 million trees by pruning living stumps, roots and seeds hidden beneath dry land

An Australian agronomist's simple idea transformed Niger's dry landscapes into a success story. Tony Rinaudo helped farmers regenerate over 200 million trees by reviving existing root systems. This low-cost approach restored millions of hectares of degraded farmland and improved food security. Indigenous trees regenerated, providing shade, preventing soil erosion, and…

The Times of India

Holy guacamole: Aussie avos set to smash supply records

The Australian avocado supply is forecast to smash records after a dip, in a-peeling news for lovers of the Sunday brunch staple.

AAP

Mexican illegal immigrant working on California farm arrested over rape and assault charges

An illegal immigrant working as an agricultural labourer in Southern California has been arrested after US border authorities said he had previously faced multiple serious criminal charges, including rape and sodomy of a drugged victim.

The Times of India

A backyard chicken owner thought hens were eating the missing eggs, but later found five chicken snakes curled up inside the nest boxes

Chicken keepers report sightings of snakes feasting on their eggs within nesting boxes. These serpents are drawn to the warmth of coops and the presence of stored chicken feed. Experts advocate using humane deterrents instead of harsh chemicals for effective long-term management. Regularly collecting eggs and securing feed bins can…

The Times of India

Food price fears after Europe’s heatwave destroys estimated €2bn of crops

Record June temperatures expected to cut grain harvest by 9m tonnes to its lowest level since 2018

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After two years of banning bee-harming pesticides, France allows their return, facing backlash from environmentalists

France has approved the temporary return of two controversial pesticides that had been banned nationally for the past two years, reigniting a fierce debate between agricultural competitiveness and environmental protection. Lawmakers backed an emergency farm bill that allows limited use of the insecticides under strict conditions, arguing that French farmers…

Radio France Internationale

French environment minister quits as new law opens door to contested pesticides

Environment Minister ⁠Monique Barbut has stepped down in protest after French lawmakers approved the controversial new agriculture bill allowing the temporary reintroduction of two pesticides accused of harming bees.

The Guardian - UK

World’s largest meat company faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion

Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its aims are compatible with responsibilities to climate and human rights

Newsroom.co.nz

NZ increasingly off-track for climate targets as Govt hikes pollution

Analysis: The independent Climate Commission says the Govt is increasing emissions and it's too late to plant trees to turn the ship around.

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Suriya backs ministry staff shake-up

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has confirmed submitting proposals to the cabinet for the appointment and transfer of senior ministry officials.

Radio France Internationale

France’s emergency agriculture bill passed, amid divisions over pesticides

France’s National Assembly has approved an emergency agriculture bill after a tense overnight debate, clearing the way for the possible temporary return of two pesticides banned in the country but still authorised elsewhere in the European Union.

Evening Standard

Chris Packham blasts Jeremy Clarkson's 'big mouth' as he accuses farmers of 'hiding horrors'

Packham sparked up a public feud with Clarkson after blasting his show on Celebrity Gogglebox

Medical Daily

Backyard Poultry Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 513 People in 43 States, a Quarter of Them Children Under Five

CDC confirms 513 Salmonella cases in 43 states linked to backyard poultry, with 134 hospitalized and 1 dead. A quarter of victims are children under five.

The Guardian - UK

Poultry sector growth plan risks UK national security, campaigners warn

Government’s food security push is said to rely on animal feed imports with vulnerability to supply chain shocks

Woman & Home

Duchess Sophie has had enough of 'social media doom scrolling' - here's where she finds 'endorphin lifting moments' instead

She believes the ‘greatest shows on Earth’ are in the UK - and they’re much better than being glued to a phone

Radio France Internationale

France's wheat production to fall after heatwaves push early harvest

The wheat harvest in France, Europe’s largest grain producer, is expected to fall by 4 percent compared to 2025 after an unusually early harvest carried out during successive heatwaves.

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