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The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

A California farmer is being sued for selling his nectarines. So he is giving away 125,000 pounds for free

Cesar Mora of Reedley has decided to give away his fruit instead of watching it rot amid a legal battle with one of the largest produce companies in US

The Independent UK

Duchess Sophie Embraces the Western Trend—and Her 2010 Haircut—in Cowboy Boots and a Summer Bob

The Duchess of Edinburgh has joined the bob club.

Marie Claire

Shrimp farmers urge action on disease crisis

The Thai Shrimp Association is calling on government agencies to help tackle shrimp diseases and lift exports.

Bangkok Post

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‘The silence was the worst part’: after culling his entire flock, US poultry farmer now fears bird flu

As bird flu reshapes agriculture, small farms operate under strict rules. Just a single case could tank their business

The Guardian - US

H9N2, H5N1, and H5N2 Are All Being Monitored for Human Risk — Here Is the Honest State of Avian Flu in 2026

H9N2, H5N1, and H5N2 are all circulating in birds and monitored for human infection. Here's an honest 2026 risk assessment — and who is and isn't at meaningful risk.

Medical Daily

What does the arrival of bird flu in Australia mean for poultry and will eggs be more expensive?

In the event of an H5 outbreak, farms would have to close for several months, with producers having to source new chickens and grow them to size

The Guardian - AU

Trump Approves Toxic Cancer-Linked Forever Chemical Pesticides On Major Food Crops Never Before Used In America

The EPA has approved two new fluorinated pesticides for corn and soybeans, sparking controversy over health risks and legal challenges following a Supreme Court ruling limiting lawsuits against pesticide makers.

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A predator smaller than a grain of rice found in Chile's desert could help farms worldwide fight pests without chemical pesticides

Scientists in Chile's arid Atacama Desert have discovered a naturally occurring predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, thriving in extreme conditions. This robust strain, unlike its delicate counterparts, hunts destructive spider mites and offers a promising, eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides for dry farming regions worldwide. The find could revolutionise sustainable agriculture…

The Times of India

Critics Say MAGA Farmers Lost Potential Allies During Trump's Tariff Crisis by Alienating Black Communities

Rural farmers are facing economic challenges, questioning Trump's trade policies as export markets shrink and production costs rise, leading to financial uncertainty and political debate.

International Business Times UK

Trump Rolls Out $500 Million Lifeline for Smaller Meatpackers as Beeflation Spirals Out of Control — But Tyson Foods and Other Industry Giants Are Left Out

The Trump administration is offering financial support to smaller meatpackers struggling with escalating beef prices due to a shortage of cattle supplies and the reemergence of New World Screwworm.

Benzinga

‘Doves and food and fun’: the fight to save a farming pioneer

Wakelyns needs £1.2m to save its diverse organic crops and ‘micro’ enterprises including a bakery and honeybee hives

The Guardian - UK

The Backyard Poultry Salmonella Outbreak Is Still Active with 513 Cases — Summer Is Peak Season

513 Salmonella cases in 43 states are linked to backyard poultry in 2026 with 134 hospitalizations. Summer is peak season. Here's the CDC guidance for families and what to do now.

Medical Daily

‘British food will disappear’: trade deal after Brexit is hitting UK farmers hard

Home-grown food may become a niche product for the wealthy in our supermarkets as British farmers’ incomes plummet

The Guardian - UK

Bangladesh ups foreign outreach: World Bank clears $1. 1bn fund; ties with China hit 'highest levels'

In a bid to address surging food and energy prices driven by international conflicts, Bangladesh has secured $1.1 billion in World Bank emergency funding. This financial assistance is designed to safeguard employment and critical services. Furthermore, Dhaka is bolstering its strategic and economic relationship with China, as evidenced by recent…

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The National (Scotland)

200-year-old Scottish forestry firm fell into administration owing over £8m

A 200-YEAR-OLD forestry business, which at its peak managed 130 million young trees across Scotland, fell into administration after it owed more…

AAP

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

CSIRO testing has confirmed a fourth case of deadly H5N1 bird flu in a giant petrel found on Western Australia's southern coast.

Bangkok Post

Delayed sugar payments to be probed

Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa says he will look into delays in financial aid for sugar cane farmers joining the government's campaign to cut fresh cane and curb haze from burning.

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Even in a heatwave, haymaking is a race against time

Inkpen, Berkshire: Mow, tedder, rake and bale – it all has to be done before the next rainfall, which is increasingly hard to predict

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The Times of India

German proverb of the day: 'The stupidest farmers have the biggest potatoes' — a witty reminder that success doesn't always go to the smartest people

A German proverb states, 'The stupidest farmers have the biggest potatoes,' shedding light on the unexpected nature of success. This saying emphasizes that luck and other external factors often play a crucial role in determining outcomes—particularly in unpredictable areas like agriculture. Its relevance extends beyond farming to business and social…

Medical Daily

Your Backyard Chickens Could Make Your Child Seriously Ill, CDC Warns Families

513 people in 42 states have been sickened in Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry in 2026. Over 25% are under age 5. Here's what the CDC says families need to do.

Latin Times

From Michoacán to Your Table: Mexico Banks a Record 40% of Global Avocado Trade

Mexico controls 40% of global avocado exports and earned nearly $4 billion in 2025 — while shipping fewer tons than in 2023. The story behind "less fruit, more dollars" is one of market power, cultural pride, and real tension on the ground.

Newcastle Herald

Farmers act early to stay a step ahead of highly infectious H5N1 bird flu

Farmers brace for bird flu outbreak after first cases confirmed

The Independent UK

Food supply resilience in the age of global crises starts with women farmers

COMMENT: Investing in, equipping and empowering women farmers can have significant ripple effects for productivity, food security and climate and environmental resilience, writes Surita Sandosham

Bangkok Post

Industry groups act on shrimp prices

The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and the Thai Frozen Foods Association began direct purchases of shrimp from farmers on Wednesday to mitigate the effects of Malaysia's suspension of Thai shrimp imports.

The Guardian - UK

Farmers criticise government plan to counter threats to UK food security

Plan warns climate crisis will lead to food price shocks and shortages but farmers say it fails to adequately fund response

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