Category : Search result: UK farming losses


Seismic Waves to Unlock Soil Health Secrets

A breakthrough project using seismology promises to 'see' into soil, boosting yields and cutting pollution. Could this be the holy grail of sustainable agriculture?

Leon warns of closures after £8 million loss

Leon founder John Vincent reveals potential site closures and job cuts as he battles to restore the struggling fast-food chain to its former health. Read his full recovery plan.

Myanmar conflict drives 18% rise in opium farming

The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has triggered an 18% annual increase in opium poppy cultivation, reshaping global narcotics supply chains and funding armed groups. Read the full analysis.

Young NZ Farmers Struggle with Land Ownership

Young farmers in New Zealand face impossible barriers to land ownership despite feeding the nation. Discover the human stories behind the statistics and what's being done.

Gambling tax hike could cause UK job losses

Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned that increasing gambling taxes could lead to significant job losses and harm horse racing. The industry contributes £4bn annually in tax. Read the full analysis.

AI Threatens 3 Million UK Jobs by 2035

New research reveals AI could displace 3m low-skilled UK workers by 2035, while boosting demand for professionals. Discover which roles are most at risk.

Unimetals Recycling collapses, 650 jobs at risk

One of the UK's largest metal recycling firms, Unimetals Recycling, has collapsed into liquidation, putting approximately 650 jobs in immediate danger. Discover the full story behind the failure.

Clarkson bans non-British cakes from his pub

Jeremy Clarkson enforces a strict 100% British ingredient policy at his pub, The Farmer's Dog, even banning customer birthday cakes. Discover his costly commitment to UK farming.

California farms sprayed 15m lbs of PFAS on crops

Shocking study reveals California farms applied 15 million pounds of PFAS 'forever chemicals' to food crops between 2018-2023, posing serious health risks to consumers and farmworkers.

AI Firms Must Disclose Risks or Face Crisis

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns AI companies must be transparent about risks like job losses and security threats or repeat mistakes of tobacco and opioid industries.

Ineos cuts hundreds of jobs amid debt struggles

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Automotive is cutting hundreds of jobs across its global operations as the company grapples with significant debt and operational challenges. Read the full analysis.

Brazil's Green Desert: Farmers Reclaim Land

In Brazil's Bahia state, local communities are fighting back against vast eucalyptus plantations that have created ecological dead zones, threatening water supplies and traditional livelihoods.

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