COP30: Activists Demand Food System Reform
At COP30 in Brazil, activists and scientists demand a shift from industrial agriculture, spotlighting its role in deforestation and climate change. Calls grow for sustainable food systems.
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US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
US Education Dept Dismantled as Trump Pushes Closure
The Trump administration is accelerating its plan to shut down the US Education Department, transferring major grant programmes to other agencies. Discover the implications.
Justice Dept Sues Georgia Over 2020 Election
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Georgia, alleging discriminatory voting practices during the 2020 elections. Discover the details and implications.
Climate crisis puts coffee, wine and chocolate at risk
New research reveals how extreme weather and rising temperatures are putting our favourite luxuries at risk, with coffee, wine and chocolate production facing unprecedented challenges.
Mississippi Declares Agricultural Emergency Over Farm Losses
Governor Tate Reeves announces emergency measures as Mississippi faces unprecedented agricultural devastation, with farmers reporting near-total crop losses following extreme weather conditions.
Brazil's farmers battle 'green desert' of eucalyptus
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.
Third of UK farmers made no profit last year
Shocking new report reveals nearly a third of UK farmers operated at break-even or loss in the past year, threatening the future of British agriculture and food security.
UK Government Accused of Undermining Irish Agriculture
Westminster officials accused of undermining Irish farming sector with controversial policy decisions, sparking cross-border tensions and political backlash.
Remote Control Farming Revolution in Cumbria
Discover how Cumbrian farmers are embracing remote-controlled machinery to work smarter, reduce environmental impact and secure the future of family farming in challenging landscapes.
Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper launches business
Kaleb Cooper, the breakout star from Amazon's Clarkson's Farm, is stepping out of Jeremy Clarkson's shadow to launch his own agricultural business ventures, following in his co-star's entrepreneurial footsteps.
DOJ Finds Systemic Racism in Minneapolis and Phoenix Police
A landmark investigation reveals Minneapolis and Phoenix police departments engaged in systemic discrimination against Black and minority communities, following George Floyd's murder.
FBI exposes civil rights abuses by Mississippi police
A federal investigation reveals disturbing patterns of excessive force and rights violations by Jackson police officers, prompting urgent Department of Justice intervention.
South Carolina Overtakes Washington in Apple Production
In a stunning agricultural upset, South Carolina has surpassed Washington to become America's second-largest apple producer, challenging long-held assumptions about the nation's fruit-growing hierarchy.
Trump Justice Dept faces £230m legal claims over targeting
Explosive legal filings reveal the US Justice Department faces massive compensation claims from individuals who allege they were wrongfully prosecuted for political reasons during Trump's presidency.
Scottish-Grown Tea: UK's First Commercial Harvest in Perthshire
Discover how the Tay Valley's unique microclimate is producing Britain's first commercially grown tea, challenging traditional imports and creating a new Scottish agricultural industry.
Three Sisters Gardening: Ancient Method for Modern UK Gardens
Discover how the traditional 'Three Sisters' companion planting technique from Native American agriculture is boosting yields and improving soil health in British gardens.
Climate Change Threatens UK Farming and Food Security
From flooded fields to parched crops, UK farmers reveal how climate change is disrupting harvests and pushing food security to the brink. Exclusive investigation into agriculture's new reality.
Northern Ireland Food Recall Over Pesticide Contamination
A major agricultural emergency has unfolded in Northern Ireland as pesticide contamination forces the recall of multiple food products, with urgent cross-border cooperation underway between Belfast and Dublin authorities.
Trump Wanted to Move USDA to Argentina
Exclusive: Donald Trump reportedly urged a senator to move the entire US Department of Agriculture to Argentina during his presidency, in one of the most peculiar policy suggestions of his administration.
Gene-Edited Pigs Resist Swine Fever in UK Breakthrough
Revolutionary gene editing technology has produced the world's first pigs completely resistant to Classical Swine Fever, potentially saving billions in global agriculture and preventing mass culling.
EPA uncovers illegal herb farm in New York warehouse
US environmental authorities discover sophisticated indoor farm growing illegal Italian herbs in New York, raising questions about food safety and agricultural smuggling.
UK farms fuel antibiotic resistance crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how post-Brexit farming practices are creating a ticking time bomb of antibiotic resistance that could render modern medicine ineffective.
Peru's guano miners: Life harvesting 'white gold'
Stunning photographic essay reveals the harsh reality of workers harvesting seabird droppings from treacherous Pacific islands for global agriculture.
Britain's Asparagus Industry: The Shocking Truth
Andrew Turvil's explosive exposé reveals the hidden human cost and fierce global competition behind Britain's favourite spring vegetable. A gripping investigation into the asparagus industry's dark secrets.
London snail farmers hit by office block business rates
Innovative snail farming businesses operating in converted London office spaces face closure as soaring business rates threaten to crush Britain's burgeoning gastronomic industry.
Asian Hornets Invade Northern Ireland - First Belfast Sighting
Deadly Asian hornets make unprecedented appearance in Belfast, triggering nationwide emergency response as government warns public to stay vigilant against the invasive species.
Faroe Islands grow Michelin-starred potatoes
Discover how the remote Faroe Islands are cultivating world-class potatoes in challenging Atlantic conditions, earning recognition from Michelin-starred chefs and transforming the archipelago's agricultural landscape.
Health Dept's £1M media unit faces transparency scrutiny
Revealed: The Department of Health's controversial media monitoring operation spent over £1 million while operating with minimal transparency, raising questions about government accountability and public spending.
DUP's Gavin Robinson quits as MP for Stormont role
DUP deputy leader Gavin Robinson shocks Westminster by resigning as MP to concentrate on his crucial Agriculture Minister position in Northern Ireland's restored government.
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