Seismic Waves Boost Soil Health and Crop Yields
Groundbreaking 'soilsmology' research shows low-frequency sound waves can revitalise soil, increasing yields by up to 30%. Discover how this eco-friendly tech could transform UK farming.
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Seismic Waves to Map Soil Health in Farming Breakthrough
A revolutionary 'soilsmology' project, born from an Oxford pub conversation, uses seismic technology to map soil health. This could boost yields, cut pollution, and take the guesswork out of farming for UK growers.
No Widespread Culling for Bluetongue in Northern Ireland
Stormont's Agriculture Minister confirms no mass culling planned after bluetongue detected near Bangor. 2 confirmed, 44 suspected cases. No risk to public health or food safety.
Bean Family Farm faces closure in land trust battle
A 14th-generation Massachusetts farm, run by an L.L. Bean descendant, fights to survive. A local land trust blocks expansion onto conserved land, sparking a legal battle and fears of a community food desert.
Farmers arrested in London tractor protest over tax
British farmers were arrested in London after a Budget Day tractor protest against an agricultural inheritance tax. Read their story and the claims of political policing.
Lab-Grown 'UnReal Milk' Coming to US Stores
Lab-created 'UnReal Milk' from mammalian cells is slated for US grocery stores in 2026, promising sustainability but facing public scepticism and regulatory questions.
French Winemakers in Battle for Survival
France's independent winemakers demand urgent government action as a perfect storm of crises threatens up to a fifth of producers. Read the full analysis.
Syria's pistachio farms battle climate change after war
Syrian pistachio farmers face devastating drought and pests threatening their 'red gold' crop. Discover how climate change impacts this ancient industry and what it means for exports.
F1 Award Funds Classroom Hydroponic Farms in Vegas
A Las Vegas charity wins a €100,000 F1 award to expand its hydroponic school farms, teaching STEM and nutrition to over half a million students across the US.
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.
Big Agriculture Lobbyists Dominate Cop30 Climate Talks
Exclusive investigation reveals 300+ industrial agriculture lobbyists at UN climate summit, outnumbering national delegations as Indigenous protests demand territorial protection.
EU Mycotoxin Rules Threaten British Oatcake Supply
Keir Starmer's EU reset deal could see British oatcakes banned under Brussels' mycotoxin regulations, threatening farmers and a national staple. Discover the implications.
UK Grows Strawberries All Year with New Tech
For the first time, British-grown strawberries will be available this Christmas. A Sussex farm uses revolutionary LED technology to extend the season to 12 months, cutting food miles and boosting local jobs. Discover the future of farming.
Canada culls 40,000 ostriches in bird flu emergency
Canadian authorities initiate emergency cull of 40,000 ostriches as devastating H5N1 avian influenza spreads to ratite farms, marking unprecedented agricultural crisis.
Canada orders ostrich cull over bird flu outbreak
Canadian authorities order emergency cull of ostriches as avian influenza spreads to commercial farms, raising concerns about food safety and wildlife protection.
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.
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.
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.
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