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Engineer Grows Record 2700lb Pumpkin, Wins $30k Prize

A structural engineer from California has claimed victory at the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off with a gargantuan specimen tipping scales at over 2700 pounds, securing the $30,000 grand prize.

DUP faces agricultural revolt over Irish Sea border

Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party confronts significant internal division as agricultural leaders demand permanent Irish Sea border solution, challenging the party's political authority.

Swiss Alpine Meadows Lose 60% of Plant Species

Groundbreaking research exposes how intensive farming is devastating Switzerland's iconic grassland ecosystems, with nearly 60% of plant species disappearing from some areas.

Legal fight launched to save polluted River Wye

Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.

Afro-Descendant Food Forests Revolutionise Farming

A groundbreaking Guardian report reveals how ancestral Afro-descendant practices in Latin America are creating biodiverse 'food forests' that combat climate change and enhance food security, offering a powerful model for sustainable agriculture.

UK Autumn Harvest Under Threat from Severe Weather

The National Trust warns of a compromised autumn harvest and damaged landscapes as relentless rain and strong winds create treacherous conditions for farmers and gardeners across the UK.

Universal Orlando fined $5k over child's theme park injury

Universal Orlando Resort has been fined $5,000 by Florida's Department of Agriculture after a young child was injured on a theme park ride. The incident involved a door closure mechanism, sparking renewed safety discussions.

Northern Ireland Powers Up Using Its Peatlands

A groundbreaking initiative in Northern Ireland is turning degraded peatlands into a source of renewable energy, tackling emissions and creating a sustainable model for agriculture and climate action.

Cowgirl Revolution: Women Transforming American Ranching

Meet the pioneering women reshaping the iconic but fading tradition of cattle ranching in the American West. From financial innovation to sustainable practices, female ranchers are forging a new future for this rugged industry.

Greece bans sheep movement after sheeppox outbreak

Greek authorities have declared a temporary nationwide ban on the movement of sheep and goats after a severe outbreak of sheeppox, a highly contagious viral disease, was detected on the island of Lesvos.

UK's Best Animal Science & Agriculture Unis for 2025

Exclusive 2025 league table ranks UK universities for Animal Science and Agriculture. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this vital sector.

Spider Venom Deployed Against QLD Locust Plague

In a world-first, Queensland scientists and farmers are using synthetic spider venom to combat a devastating locust swarm, offering a revolutionary and eco-friendly alternative to traditional pesticides.

Invasive Insect Swarms Detected on US Weather Radar

Massive swarms of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly are appearing on weather radar systems along America's East Coast, raising serious biosecurity and agricultural concerns as the species rapidly expands its territory.

MPs Wear Wheat Badges in PMQs Farming Protest

MPs across the House of Commons united in wearing wheat sheaf badges during PMQs to highlight the severe challenges facing British farmers and to demand government action.

Kaleb Cooper's Stark Warning Over UK Farming Crisis

'Clarkson's Farm' breakout star Kaleb Cooper delivers an urgent warning about the dire state of British agriculture, citing crippling weather and financial pressures pushing farmers to the brink.

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