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Urgent UK Government health warning issued as Salmonella cases linked to cheese

People can die from Salmonella via dehydration or if the bacteria enters the bloodstream, which can lead to sepsis — a life-threatening reaction

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025

Ancient maize v agribusiness: why Colombia’s ‘seed guardians’ are fighting the use of GM crops

Biotech companies say genetically modified plants give higher yields and reduce pesticide use. But in rural communities, questions are growing over who really benefits – and the threat to native varieties

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

‘We are perilously close to the point of no return’: climate scientist on Amazon rainforest’s future

Carlos Nobre, who has fought for decades to save the rainforest, says up to 70% of it could be lost if a tipping point is reached

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

Climate crisis could hit yields of key crops even if farmers adapt, study finds

Production of staple crops projected to fall by as much as 120 calories per person per day for every 1C of heating

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025

At last, a victory for rivers over megafarms: now councils can’t treat toxic waste as someone else’s problem

We won a high court case against Shropshire council’s plans for a new polluting poultry unit. Now a precedent has been set, says River Action founder Charles Watson

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025

Poultry megafarm in Shropshire halted over river pollution concerns

Planning permission quashed by high court after officials failed to consider impact of spreading manure on land

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025

Weeds aren't just nuisances, they're messengers. Here's what they can tell you

Although it's tempting to reach for a spray bottle when weeds pop up in your lawn, that shouldn't be your first impulse

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Farmers call for UK animal welfare rules to be upheld in Gulf states deal

PM urged to ensure £1.6bn trade agreement does not undermine industry with influx of lower-welfare meat

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025

After-hours GPs, tax relief pitch in budget reply

A Liberal state government would fund GP clinics to keep their doors open longer, an opposition leader has told parliament in his budget reply speech.

AAP · Jun 17, 2025

Labour cutting farming budget in England by £100m a year, figures shows

Nature and farmers’ groups cautiously welcome spending review as there were fears Treasury wanted bigger cuts

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025