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How China's massive pig farms created a serious pork supply glut
China's pig prices have plunged to their lowest level in nearly eight years, as the country struggles to deal with a persistent supply glut triggered by the spread of huge industrial farms and a post-holiday drop in meat consumption. Live pigs were…
Retiring UFU CEO 'never been more optimistic' about future of farming
Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) CEO Wesley Aston has said farewell to the organisation he has been a part of for over 35 years. He joined the organisation in 1991 as a policy officer, working across the fish farming, pig and poultry committees at a…
Race-by-race tips and analysis for Warwick Farm on Wednesday
Selections based on a soft track 9. Seraphox trialled quite well before being thrown in the deep end in the Todman on debut and he wasn't disgraced in a race dominated on speed by the winner Paradoxium. Sitting three wide midfield didn't help. 13.
High tech experiments reveal that we've been farming all wrong
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Thousands of years…
State Farm forced into humiliating climb down after drone spying scandal
State Farm has finally agreed to renew the insurance of a Santa Ana homeowner after drones were used to spy on her house. Linda Bennett said she felt an enormous relief after the insurer reversed its decision to pull her policy following the…
Protecting Your Right-to-Know about Factory Farm Air Pollution
While Trump's EPA sides with factory farm polluters, we're heading back to court to ensure people know what pollution they're being exposed to. Food & Water Watch is back in court defending your right to know about hazardous substances in the air…
Rustic Canyon still sets the standard for farm-to-table dining in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica mainstay for 20 years and counting, Rustic Canyon has been serving the best locally sourced meat and produce to tourists and neighborhood regulars alike long before farm-to-table menus became fine dining de rigueur in L.A. Now helmed…
Warning issued to anyone visiting a farm over Easter
Dozens of petting farm visitors were infected by the parasite last year Parents have been issued an urgent warning amid an increase in visits to petting farm s over the Easter period. Health officials are urging farm visitors to avoid handling…
A Bug's Life Under Solar Farms
A French research team has analyzed the impact of solar parks on soil mesofauna, respiration and plant traits gathering samples from 20 different parks in southern France. “This research has several novel aspects,” corresponding…
How the Johnathan Rodríguez Trade Frees Up Opportunities for Cleveland's Farm System
The Cleveland Guardians' decision to move on from prospect outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez has been met with mixed reactions. From people claiming that Rodriguez wasn't given opportunities to succeed, to others saying that this move will allow…
Drought triggers burn ban, worry for farms' planting seasons
(The Center Square) – More than 9.5 million people are within drought-stricken areas of North Carolina just a couple of weeks ahead of the peak planting season for row crops. There is extreme drought in nearly 5% of the state and severe in…
Michael Barrymore delivers verdict after visiting popular West Country farm shop
Following several suggestions to visit Ashby's of Salcombe garden centre, the West Country's new celeb resident, Michael Barrymore, finally made the trip - before sharing his thoughts on what he found. The former Strike It Lucky host relocated to…
Silver Fern Farms halts Middle East exports; returns to profit
By Monique Steele of RNZ One of New Zealand's largest red meat companies is back in the black after a few years of financial losses. But Silver Ferns Farms is also counting the costs of halting exports into its key Persian Gulf markets. The firm…
Jarrell Plantation in Middle Georgia reveals life from slavery to modern farming
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -A historic plantation in Middle Georgia is offering a rare, firsthand look at how life evolved from slavery to modern farming, preserving stories of hardship, survival, and transformation as the nation approaches its…
Stacy Garrity addresses PA Farm Bureau as ag policy takes center stage in gubernatorial race
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity laid out her agriculture policy agenda during remarks to the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau as part of her campaign for governor. Speaking to the group and its “FARMER” political…
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