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Philippine leader threatens to fire officials in sugar mess

The Philippine president is threatening to fire top agricultural officials if an investigation shows they improperly announced a decision to import sugar amid a shortage without his approval

The Independent UK

USDA getting tougher on salmonella in chicken products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing new regulations that would force food processors to reduce the amount of salmonella bacteria found in some raw chicken products or risk shutdowns

The Independent UK

Fruit exports to China hit B92bn

Thailand exported over 1 million tonnes of fruit valued at 92 billion baht to China during the first half of this year, according to government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

Bangkok Post

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Republican-led states sue Department of Agriculture over nondiscrimination school meal guidance

Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery (R), joined by 21 Republican attorneys general, filed a lawsuit on July 26, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee that aimed to overturn guidance from the Biden administration and the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service.…

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Funding for school lunches in jeopardy as GOP officials sue over anti-discrimination rule

More than 20 Republican attorneys general are suing the federal government over a Department of Agriculture programme

The Independent UK

Foot-and-mouth disease is far from Australia's only biosecurity risk — here are the other threats

The threat of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is dominating the headlines, but it's not the only risk the nation faces — and some of the others are already here.

ABC News

D.C. Circuit Makes It More Difficult for New Administrations to Stop "Midnight" Rules

It may now require notice and comment to rescind final rules that were never published in the Federal Register.

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Wildfires and high temperatures ravage Europe as warning in Ireland is raised to Status Orange

Thousands of firefighters have been battling blazes in dangerous conditions across southern Europe.

Irish Mirror

Status Orange fire warning issued with people told when not to light the BBQ as Ireland bakes in 32C

The Status Orange warning for possible forest, shrub, gorse and grass fires is valid until 12pm on Wednesday afternoon

Irish Mirror

Fire fighters battle bush blaze in Dublin Park amid heatwave warning

The Department of Agriculture have issued a Status Orange, High Forest Fire Risk Warning

Dublin Live

Divisional Vigilance Cell for Agricultural Department inaugurated in Mysuru

It will cover 8 districts, check sale of spurious products

The Hindu

Feeding insects to cattle could make meat and milk production more sustainable

The world’s population is growing, and so is the challenge of feeding everyone. Current projections indicate that by 2050, global food demand could increase by 59%-98% above current levels. In particular, there will be increased demand for high-quality protein foods, such as meat and dairy products.

The Conversation

Social Security benefits play key role in preventing older Americans from lacking enough quality food

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The Conversation

One man’s fight to end California’s ban on ferrets

LA MESA, Calif. — Noodle was the first to tumble out of the cage, roused by a series of belly rubs and head scratches.

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How do SNAP benefits account for inflation and a global pandemic?

Food assistance benefits are adjusted for inflation on an annual basis, but the rapid rise of inflation puts pressure on recipients.

Reuters

Philippines' President-elect Marcos says he will head agriculture ministry

Philippines' President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday he will head the Department of Agriculture himself to address severe problems faced by the sector.

The Conversation

Fertilizer prices are soaring – and that's an opportunity to promote more sustainable ways of growing crops

Farmers are coping with a fertilizer crisis brought on by soaring fossil fuel prices and industry consolidation. The price of synthetic fertilizer has more than doubled since 2021, causing great stress in farm country.

Bangkok Post

Medical specialists concerned over cannabis use, as govt plans massive handout

The Department of Agriculture will start distributing 1 million cannabis plants to members of the public this month, while a paediatricians' organisation warn that young people are vulnerable to cannabis' effects because their brains are still developing.

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Perpetua Picks IMCO For Cleanup Activities At Stibnite Mine Site

Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ:PPTA) (TSX:PPTA) has selected IMCO Construction as a partner to begin water quality improvements in the Stibnite mining district from July to October 2022. IMCO has technical expertise in industrial, hydro, transportation, water, and wastewater construction projects. Perpetua has secured permission from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.…

The Hindu

Millet farming is on an expansion mode in Kerala

Even as Attappady continues to be the leader in millet cultivation in Kerala, it is being promoted in other parts of the State as well

The Independent UK

Scientists will set 1,000 traps for murder hornets this year

Scientists will set about 1,000 traps in Whatcom County this year in their quest to wipe out the Asian giant hornet in Washington state

The Guardian - US

‘Dawn of a new creature’: after a vicious attack, a city ponders living with coyotes

Dallas is home to several packs of coyotes, which can become unusually comfortable with neighbors – and on 3 May, one dragged a toddler off a porch

WEKU

Biden invokes the Defense Production Act for the baby formula shortage

Biden is also authorizing the Defense Department to use commercial aircraft to fly formula supplies that meet federal standards from overseas to the U.S.

Axios

School districts brace for rising lunch prices

In Iowa, some Des Moines metro school boards have already approved increasing lunch costs by up to 25 cents per meal.

ABC News

Antibiotic resistance detected in the food chain could have implications for human health, new study finds

Experts believe that antibiotic resistance will become a global problem in the long term, with a new study finding high rates of resistance in samples of salmon and beef.

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