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Sheep wool to make seaweed farming plastic free
Sheep wool could be the key to making seaweed farming plastic free, according to experts. Engineers from Queen's University Belfast have been working on an innovative project for the last two years in a bid to drive forward sustainability in the…
A guide to the Royal Manx's two-day showcase of island farming
A two-day celebration of farming is set to take place in the west of the Isle of Man. The Royal Manx Agricultural Show is held annually in Patrick. As well as giving those involved in farming the chance to celebrate their industry, it also offers a…
English winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
Until this year, Phil Collins, a Wiltshire vegetable farmer, had never had an overdraft. Six weeks without rain has scorched his cauliflowers, shrivelled his spuds, and shrunk his bank balance. 'Six thousand cauliflowers at £1.25 each,' he…
English winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
West of England business and environment correspondent Until this year, Phil Collins, a Wiltshire vegetable farmer, had never had an overdraft. Six weeks without rain has scorched his cauliflowers, shrivelled his spuds, and shrunk his bank balance.
Whitestone solar farm plan causing 'heartache', residents say
Residents campaigning against plans to create one of Europe's largest solar farms in South Yorkshire have said the proposal is 'causing a great deal of heartache across the region'. The application for the Whitestone solar farm between Doncaster…
Former dairy farm to become 'climate resilient' nature reserve
A former dairy farm is to be transformed into a 'new climate resilient' wetlands and nature reserve by a wildlife charity. Ebdon Farm near Wick St Lawrence, North Somerset, has been bought by the Avon Wildlife Trust after it was awarded a £5m…
'Parkinson's Valley': the herbicide haunting a New York farm town
Gordon Chaplin gingerly stepped out of the car at the top of the steep hill behind his farmhouse, sporting a bandage on his hand from a fall the day before. He gripped his cane as he shuffled through the knee-high grass. He stopped every few feet…
Cyclosporiasis outbreak sends local Illinois farms' lettuce sales skyrocketing
The cyclospora outbreak tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce continues to grow, and has also made many consumers suspicious of the lettuce in grocery stores. An investigation by the CDC, FDA and public health officials found that the over 1,000…
Saudi Aramco backs India's Mitti Labs to make Asia's rice farming more water-resilient
As rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns put Asia's water-intensive rice farming under pressure, Mitti Labs, a New York- and Bengaluru-headquartered climate-tech startup, has raised $9.5 million in an investment led by Aramco Ventures…
Chinese Turbine Supplier Targets New Danish Offshore Wind Farms
Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. said it can meet Denmark's security and technical requirements to supply turbines for two large projects set to be built off the country's coast in the coming years. “Absolutely we…
'Move the farm and not move the food': Indoor farming takes off in Arlington
In the middle of Arlington — a bustling city — one farmer is trying to change the future of farming. Oren Falkowitz, an indoor vegetable farmer, used to work in national security. He left it behind to pursue his passion. Stream NBC4…
Chinese duo buy Model Farm pub in Cork for €1.1m
“The contract has been executed and the sale is due to close in early September,” Lisney agents said. As the buyers are the Chinese duo behind several food-focused hospitality enterprises including the Royal Palace Chinese Restaurant…
Face of the farm: How women are changing the field
This story was originally published by Project Optimist. NEW YORK MILLS, MINN. – Kris Huebsch did not expect to be named Woman Farmer of the Year at last year's Minnesota Farmfest from a finalist pool of “movers and shakers.”…
Man in Crocs arrested as police find £1.7m Yorkshire cannabis farm
A £1.7m cannabis farm has been uncovered in a warehouse in Doncaster. The rural warehouse was in Braithwaite. South Yorkshire Police raided the industrial premises on Monday, August 3. 1,790 plants were found at the site, as well as a…
75-acre farm near A303 being sold to fund front-line services
A substantial Somerset farm situated near the A303 is to be sold to help finance essential services throughout the county. Lawrence Farm is located on Moor Lane to the south of the dual carriageway on the edge of Wincanton, consisting of a…
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