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Japan releases 200,000 tonnes of emergency rice stockpile as prices soar

Agriculture minister says rising prices have ‘had a significant impact on people’s lives’ amid record heat, surges in demand and distribution problems

The Guardian - AU

Can suspending a cage-free egg law solve the soaring price problem? Nevada takes a crack at it

Record high egg prices prompted Nevada lawmakers to unanimously back suspending their cage-free egg law, but the six other states with similar laws in effect have shown no sign of dropping them even if it might help lower grocery bills

The Independent UK

Thorny problems with Valentine’s roses: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya’s exports

This Valentine's Day Kenya's flower industry is being ravaged by pests, leading some flower farmers to rely more heavily on toxic pesticides

The Independent UK

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Arizona Farmer Wants to Vaccinate His Chickens Against Bird Flu to Lower Egg Prices, Says Federal Government Won't Give the 'Green Light'

An Arizona egg farmer is urging the federal government to allow poultry vaccinations against bird flu to help curb soaring egg prices.

Latin Times

Life-sized plastic cow stolen from Yorkshire farm

Farmer believes bovine bandits are most likely ‘drunk kids who’ve done it for a bit of a laugh’

The Independent UK

Wine company behind Trader Joe’s ‘Two Buck Chuck’ lays off dozens of workers amid ‘significant downturn’

The layoffs are expected to begin on April 8

The Independent UK

Ministers stay silent on pledge to ban foie gras as EU talks approach

Exclusive: Animal rights groups fear veterinary deal aimed at reducing border checks will prevent promised import ban

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Facing Egg Shortage, Americans Bring Chickens Home To Roost

A Houston poultry supply company is selling chickens like there is no tomorrow, as sky-high prices for eggs prompt some Americans to produce their own at home.

International Business Times

Bird flu is continuing to impact U.S. consumers. But, these states aren’t testing livestock for the virus

The virus has infected millions of the nation’s poultry and hundreds of dairy herds

The Independent UK

Conspiracy theory on methane-cutting cow feed a ‘wake-up call’, say scientists

Social media storm of misinformation about Bovaer has drawn in Reform UK, the dairy industry and even Bill Gates

The Guardian - UK

Missouri Farmer in Danger of Losing His Farm Due to Federal Freeze Blasted for Claiming He 'Didn't Have Time to Research' Before Voting

A Missouri cattle farmer is facing financial ruin after the USDA froze funding for key conservation programs, despite previously signed contracts.

Latin Times

Bayer backs broadened effort to shield popular weedkiller from claims it failed to warn of cancer

The global chemical maker Bayer is backing an expanded effort to shield itself from lawsuits alleging its popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer

The Independent UK

Nevada confirms first human case of new bird flu strain from infected dairy herd

It’s the first time the new strain has been traced to a cow

The Independent UK

Hundreds of tractors gridlock Westminster as farmers protest against inheritance tax plan

Farmers protested in Whitehall and Parliament Square on Monday, blasting their horns to tunes including Old MacDonald Had A Farm.

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The Guardian - US

Farmers ‘very worried’ as US pesticide firms push to bar cancer diagnoses lawsuits

Pesticide-backed proposed law that opponents call ‘Cancer Gag Act’ pits Iowa farm groups against each other

AAP

Migrant worker anguish behind Australia's meat industry

Overseas workers employed by the Australian meat processing industry have their freedoms restricted, work long hours and do unpaid labour, a snapshot shows.

The Guardian - US

US-funded ‘social network’ attacking pesticide critics shuts down after Guardian investigation

v-Fluence halts operations after widespread backlash over private portal profiling environmental health advocates

The Guardian - AU

There’s a new outbreak of bird flu in Australia. Here’s what you need to know

It comes weeks after quarantine restrictions were lifted on the last property affected by Victoria’s 2024 avian influenza outbreak – our largest on record

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The Conversation

Why the price of your favorite chocolate will continue to rise

Valentine’s Day often conjures images of chocolates and romance. But the crop behind this indulgence faces an existential threat.

The Independent UK

New avian flu cases hit New York zoos killing at least 15 birds

The zoo deaths come after a statewide order to temporarily close bird markets

International Business Times

Soaring Egg Prices Have US Consumers Squawking

A resurgence of avian flu, which first struck the United States in 2022, is hitting chicken farms hard, sending egg prices soaring and rattling consumers accustomed to buying this dietary staple for only a few dollars.

International Business Times

Despite Trump, Mexico Avocado Farmers See No End Of Super Bowl Demand

Despite Donald Trump's tariff threats, Mexican farmers working flat out to meet Super Bowl fans' appetite for guacamole believe that, as long as they keep growing avocados, people will keep buying them.

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New York Orders Shutdown Of Live Bird Markets Due To Avian Flu Cases

New York officials close live bird markets as precaution after avian flu cases. No human cases reported. CDC assesses low risk. Protective measures advised.

The National (Scotland)

Sexist Nicola Sturgeon joke sparks call for culture change at farmers' union

A SEXIST joke about Nicola Sturgeon has been cited in a report calling for cultural change in the National Farmers' Union of Scotland (NFUS) ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says it's 'essential' farms can be passed down through generations

JOHN Swinney has said it is “essential” that farms in Scotland can be passed down from generation to generation, as he expressed his opposition…

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