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Police dismantle £3m rural crime gang in dramatic raids

Exclusive: Wiltshire Police dismantle a sophisticated organised crime group behind a massive wave of agricultural and construction equipment thefts across the South West, making multiple arrests in a major operation.

UK-US Trade Deal Hopes Fade Before Trump Visit

Downing Street downplays prospects of a major UK-US trade agreement during Donald Trump's upcoming state visit, as political hurdles and protectionist policies cast doubt on a swift deal.

John Deere Warns of Tractor Price Hikes from US Tariffs

John Deere's CEO has issued a stark warning that the cost of its iconic green tractors is set to rise significantly for British farmers, citing new US tariffs on Chinese manufacturing imports as the primary driver.

Arizona Town Sinks as Megafarms Drain Ancient Aquifers

Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale agriculture in Arizona's desert is depleting ancient aquifers, causing the town of Wenden to sink and forcing residents to drill ever-deeper wells in a desperate battle for water.

California Ranchers Fight Environmentalists in Point Reyes Clash

A fierce battle is raging in California's Point Reyes National Seashore, pitting multi-generational dairy and cattle ranchers against powerful environmental groups. The conflict centres on a contentious plan to extend agricultural leases for 20 years, rai

Iowa's Agricultural Pollution Creates Water Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how Iowa's agricultural runoff, mirroring UK environmental concerns, is creating a toxic tide of pollution, devastating waterways and posing serious public health risks.

Trump's Tariff Plan: Threat to UK Economy Revealed

Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed aggressive tariff regime could trigger a transatlantic trade war, spike consumer prices, and hit British businesses hard if he wins the 2024 election.

Albanese Confronted by Angry Farmers in Canberra Protest

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced a fiery reception at the National Farmers' Federation summit in Canberra, as protesters stormed the event decrying government policies on water, renewable energy, and foreign acquisition of farmland.

Canadian lumber tariff bid against US falls flat

A major Canadian effort to impose punishing tariffs on American softwood lumber has collapsed spectacularly, handing a surprise victory to US producers and exposing the complexities of cross-border trade disputes.

Scientists decode tomato and potato evolution

Groundbreaking research reveals the genetic twists that transformed wild plants into the tomatoes and potatoes we know today, offering insights into future crop improvements.

Trump threatens new tariffs on South Korea trade deal

In a dramatic policy shift, former US President Donald Trump has proposed imposing fresh tariffs on South Korea, potentially upending a key trade agreement. Experts warn this could reignite trade tensions and destabilise global markets.

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