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A toxic weedkiller stays on Australian farms after a 30-year review, because paraquat is cheap, effective and hard to replace, but the decision leaves a bigger question about how long farmers can depend on it

Australia's top pesticide regulator has maintained paraquat on the market despite global bans, citing its crucial role in no-till farming which preserves soil and cuts costs. While new safety measures aim to reduce exposure risks, critics highlight studies linking the herbicide to Parkinson's disease. This decision sparks debate over economic…

The Times of India

Roadmap outlined to give farmers confidence ‘beyond next harvest’, minister says

The Independent UK

Farm workers at higher risk amid screwworm outbreak in US south-west

Those who work with animals are at greater risk for infection, but face challenges in accessing healthcare

The Guardian - US

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Australia on alert as H5 bird flu detected in migratory seabirds

Australia faces a new biosecurity threat with the detection of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu strain in migratory seabirds, ending years of being free from the global H5N1 impact. Increased surveillance is underway across wild birds and poultry farms. While no human infections have been reported, conservation experts warn…

The Times of India

H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state

SYDNEY - Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation's agriculture minister said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Trying to Eat More Protein? This 10 Minute Breakfast Might Be the Answer

If you're trying to eat more protein, you're not alone. From fitness enthusiasts to busy professionals, more people are paying attention to what goes on their breakfast plate. The challenge, however, is finding something that is quick, healthy, and genuinely satisfying. Most mornings are rushed, and preparing a protein rich…

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Goldman Sachs Flags Three Major Threats To Southeast Asia's Food Supply

Food supply pressures in Southeast Asia are drawing renewed attention as higher energy prices linked to the Iran war, rising fertilizer costs and concerns surrounding El Niño add strain to agricultural markets across the region.

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A weedkiller banned in 70 countries can be used in Australia. Are the regulatory scales tipped in favour of big agriculture?

Herbicide manufacturer had reservations dating back to 1970s about paraquat but regulator says tighter controls, including phasing out backpack sprayers, can protect workers

The Guardian - AU

Fertiliser prices set to fall as Mideast shipments resume

The price of fertilisers is trending downwards, with shipments from the Middle East currently en route to Thailand, says the Commerce Minister.

Bangkok Post

'Poison in your coffee' report sounds alarm over widespread pesticide use

Coffee production around the world depends heavily on pesticides, leaving millions of farm workers exposed to harmful chemicals while pesticide residues are also found in exported coffee beans, a report published on Monday warned.

Radio France Internationale

Afternoon Update: poultry farms lock down over bird flu fears; Steggall expected to launch teal party; and brave bare-bum swimmers

Ingham’s announces ‘complete lockdown’ as a second case of bird flu in wild birds has been discovered in Western Australia

The Guardian - AU

Western Australian poultry farms locked down as second wild bird dies from H5N1 bird flu

Poultry producer Ingham’s announces move, as a brown skua and a giant petrel the first confirmed H5 cases on Australia’s mainland

The Guardian - AU

‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use

Maps created as part of Defra-funded Slimers project allowed test growers to halve amount of slug pellets used

The Guardian - UK

Why are my homegrown tomatoes not tasty enough? 3 essential tips from the experts

If you’re wondering why your homegrown tomatoes are not flavorful and tasty, experts reveal the reasons why and how to fix it.

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He wrote a letter to a farmer at 10 asking for work experience, now 13 years later he's helping run the business: Meet Jack Ancell

When Jack Ancell was just 10 years old, he wrote a letter to a local farmer asking for work experience, hoping to turn his childhood fascination with farming into something more. Although he was initially told he was too young and warned that farms could be dangerous places, his determination…

Tom’s Guide

Why your tomatoes look ‘cat-faced’ — and how to grow smoother fruit

Can your tomatoes get 'cat-faced'? According to garden experts, it is a real thing.

The Guardian - UK

How the world’s voracious appetite for shrimp is destroying Ecuador’s mangroves

As demand soars, the country’s mangrove forests and the livelihoods of shellfish gatherers are under threat from encroaching farms and unchecked pollution

The Guardian - UK

Summer’s here and the time is right to direct sow vegetables in your garden

Starting your crops where you will harvest them avoids transplant shock and can speed growth. Just beware of hungry animals!

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Newslaundry

China rejects Indian chillis, Japan our mangoes. Who is checking what we eat?

Last week, China’s customs authorities rejected Indian chilli shipments carrying what they described as excessive levels of methamidophos – a pesticide associated with nervous system disorders.

The Independent UK

Dairy Farmers of America to ‘idle’ its St. Albans plant in Vermont, affecting 80 employees

Dairy Farmers of America has announced the closure of its milk processing plant and creamery in St. Albans, Vermont

The Texas Tribune

“Survival of the fittest”: Insiders say screwworm could improve the Texas cattle industry, beef

As cases of screwworm infections in the state rise, sellers and buyers believe heightened precautions will benefit consumers.

The National (Scotland)

Farmers will be protected under essential food price cap, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has pledged to protect farmers as he develops legislation for a price cap on staple foods as he acknowledged the “controversy and…

The Times of India

How a tiny potato beetle became a Cold War weapon: The bizarre story behind East Germany's 'American insect' campaign

In the summer of 1950, farmers across East Germany began finding their potato crops stripped bare. The culprit was the Colorado potato beetle, a small, striped insect native to North America that had been spreading steadily across Europe for decades. What happened next had nothing to do with agriculture and…

Bangkok Post

Low-cost loans to aid farm modernisation

The Board of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has approved a 30-billion-baht subsidised loan programme to help farmers transition from traditional agriculture to precision and sustainable farming practices.

Latin Times

Cuba Eyes China, Vietnam Models for Major Economic Overhaul Amid Crippling

President Díaz-Canel details a sweeping, market-oriented reform package to slash Cuba's bureaucracy, invite diaspora investment, and reverse a tourism collapse.

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