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Aroostook potato farm brings spooky spuds to Halloween
Last Halloween, Aroostook County kids got to dig through buried eyeballs, bones and brains in a faux graveyard to unearth bags of potato chips. This year, they'll get to do it again during Houlton's All Shire's Eve. It's part of a growing…
Lula Win Dashes Brazil Farm Lobby's Hopes to Solidify Power
The surprise result of Brazil's presidential election is a major disappointment for agribusiness leaders, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory presenting continued challenges for one of the country's most important economic forces.
Medieval Farming Set the Stage for Deadly Lake Tsunamis in Italy. It Could Happen Again
Tsunamis are typically associated with oceans, but they've also historically appeared in giant lakes near human farms. When scientists took a deeper dive into the specifics of these rare events, they reached a chilling conclusion—these…
Octopus buys Victorian wind farm in $2b-plus deal
Renewables developer Octopus, backed by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund and Dutch pensions giant APG, has agreed terms to acquire a key Victorian wind farm in a deal worth more than $2 billion. Octopus will own 100 per cent of the Golden…
At Fort Hill Farms, getting lost is part of the fun
Updated: 8:17 PM EDT Oct 26, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 8:17 PM EDT Oct 26, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Fort Hills Farm in Thompson, Connecticut, offers a unique blend of history, education and fun with its annual corn maze…
The best Christmas tree farms near you (in every state)
With their fresh aroma and extra-festive feel, it's not hard to see why many Australians opt for a real Christmas tree each year, despite celebrations taking place in the height of summer. Popularised in mid-19th century England by Prince Albert…
Dodgers' loaded farm system is about to become a roster headache
The Dodgers could have used a player like Miguel Vargas this year. Their lineup was starved for power at times and Vargas homered 31 times. Their team was old and Vargas was a 26-year-old All-Star. Here's the irony: Just two years ago, the Dodgers…
Report: A Utah mink farm is rife with bird flu
Infectious disease experts say Utah agriculture and health officials haven't responded adequately to a bird flu outbreak on a mink farm near Payson, per a ProPublica investigation. Why it matters: Flu experts say the ongoing outbreak poses unique…
Jeremy Clarkson shares devastating Diddly Squat farm update as '300 jobs at risk'
Jeremy Clarkson has shared a devastating update about his businesses Jeremy Clarkson has shared some worrying news about the future of Diddly Squat Farm and the Farmer's Dog. He has revealed he is battling with his local council, with their…
'Soil testing, balanced fertilizer use vital for sustainable farming'
Farmers should prioritise soil health and adopt balanced fertilizer application based on soil testing to ensure sustainable agricultural production, said Dr. C. Ramachandra, Director of Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Mandya.
Maine's public advocate warns community solar farms of 'misleading' appeals to low-income customers
The Maine Office of Public Advocate is warning community solar companies against making “misleading” appeals to people who receive benefits from the state's low-income assistance program for electricity. Public Advocate Heather…
The Regreening is a post-apocalyptic farm sim where you grow animal habitats instead of cash crops
I love the standard farm sim formula. Becoming a titan of capitalism by hoeing rows of tomatoes by hand is great, but I've really been craving one that's about tending the environment that already exists instead of clear-cutting an entire forest to…
Neighbours block Rupert Lowe's barn conversion plans at Cotswolds farm
The Restore leader and Great Yarmouth MP has applied for permission to turn two barns at his property near Cheltenham into a home and annexe. However, the proposals have attracted objections from nearby residents and Withington Parish Council, with…
Bicester Town Council to hand Whitelands Farm Sports Ground back to Cherwell
The transfer will take place from April 1, 2027, following what the town council described as “several years of discussions”. It said returning the facility to Cherwell was considered the “most appropriate way forward”…
Antibiotic-Resistant Genes Found in Homes Near Factory Farms
People living near factory farms are more likely to have drug-resistant bacteria in their homes, raising their risk of resistant infections, according to new research. While antibiotics and other drugs are essential for treating infections in farm…
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