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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?

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.

Poppy O'Toole's Smoked Trout Potato Gratin Recipe

Discover chef Poppy O'Toole's luxurious smoked trout and cavolo nero potato gratin plus innovative white mulled wine roast potatoes. Perfect winter comfort food recipes from her new cookbook.

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.

Prince William's Poppy Message to Young People

The Prince of Wales delivers a special video message for Armistice Day, urging young Britons to wear a poppy and remember the sacrifices of the armed forces. Watch the assembly online.

London's Poppy Displays for Remembrance Sunday

Discover the moving poppy installations across London for Remembrance Sunday 2024, from historic displays at the Tower of London to new commemorations at St Paul's Cathedral.

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.

Jamaica's Food Crisis After Hurricane Melissa

Jamaican farmers face catastrophic crop losses and warn of imminent food shortages after Hurricane Melissa's destructive path ripped through agricultural heartlands.

Labour ploughs ahead with higher welfare spending

In a bold move challenging fiscal restraint demands, Labour commits to maintaining higher annual spending on animal welfare and environmental standards, signalling a major policy shift.

Chicken Rescue Founder Guilty in Animal Cruelty Case

Zoe Rosenberg, founder of Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary, convicted on multiple animal cruelty charges following investigation into her California farm. The case has sparked intense debate about animal rescue ethics.

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