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Jamaica Food Crisis After Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa has decimated Jamaica's agricultural heartland, destroying up to 80% of crops and threatening nationwide food shortages as farmers struggle to recover.

Winemaker's cancer sparks herbicide health warning

A prominent Adelaide Hills winemaker's terminal cancer diagnosis has triggered urgent health warnings about widely-used agricultural chemicals, with experts calling for stricter regulations.

Uruguay rice workers' health crisis from pesticides

An alarming investigation reveals Uruguayan rice workers are suffering devastating health consequences from pesticide exposure, raising urgent questions about agricultural safety standards.

Arctic Blast: Freeze Warning for Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma

A severe cold front is sweeping across America's heartland, with potentially damaging frost conditions expected overnight across multiple states. Meteorologists warn of plummeting temperatures that could threaten crops and require urgent protective measur

Light-activated cancer treatment breakthrough

Groundbreaking research reveals new light-activated cancer treatment that targets tumours with precision, potentially replacing harsh chemotherapy with fewer side effects.

100% of UK homes contaminated with pesticides

Groundbreaking research exposes how pesticide exposure is unavoidable in modern life, with every participant in a UK study testing positive for multiple agricultural chemicals.

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.

Snakes calculate angles before striking prey

Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly hunting techniques of snakes, with high-speed footage showing how they calculate perfect strike angles in milliseconds before pouncing on unsuspecting prey.

Trump snaps at reporter over Argentine beef question

Donald Trump snapped at a journalist who questioned how his purchase of Argentine beef would impact American farmers, delivering a heated response about the country 'dying' during a press conference.

Floydada: America's Unlikely Pumpkin Capital

Discover how a small Texas town transformed into America's pumpkin powerhouse, producing millions of pumpkins annually and creating an agricultural phenomenon in the heart of the Panhandle.

UK diverted Ukraine research funds to Brexit work

Exclusive investigation uncovers how Whitehall redirected vital medical and environmental research funding away from Ukraine support programmes to bolster post-Brexit policy development.

DUP MP's farm payments spark Stormont scrutiny

Democratic Unionist Party MP Gavin Robinson faces questions after receiving agricultural subsidies while serving as an MP, highlighting tensions between Westminster roles and Stormont interests.

Science in Crisis: CSIRO Funding Collapse Demands Action

Australia's premier scientific organisation, CSIRO, confronts an existential threat as chronic underfunding triggers brain drain and research cuts. Scientific leaders issue urgent plea to Prime Minister Albanese to rescue national science capability.

Krone halts US exports over hidden tariffs

German agricultural machinery manufacturer Krone suspends all US exports, blaming complex 'hidden tariffs' that make American market unprofitable despite strong demand.

Naked Mole Rats' Anti-Ageing Secret Unlocked

Groundbreaking research reveals how naked mole rats defy ageing through superior DNA repair mechanisms, offering potential breakthroughs for human health and longevity treatments.

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.

Kaleb Cooper lands Prime Video farming show

Jeremy Clarkson's farming protégé Kaleb Cooper lands his own Prime Video series, taking viewers deeper into the world of British agriculture with his trademark humour and no-nonsense approach.

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