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SSE, TotalEnergies UK Wind Farm Delays Contract That Would Cap Profits
One of the UK's largest offshore wind farms delayed starting a government contract that would cap the price of its electricity, instead choosing to sell power in the market at more profitable rates. The Seagreen wind farm, whose owners include SSE…
This Maine family is sending letters in quest to find a sheep farm
This section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine's housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. Read more Housing coverage here. A multi-generational family in southern Maine is taking a unique…
The $1,600 lettuce: California growers warn of 'master plan' strangling family farms
In the rugged, salt-sprayed hills of Malibu and the sun-drenched valleys of Moorpark, the Golden State is losing its luster. For nearly 80 years, Larry Thorne's family has watched the Pacific fog roll over fields that feed the community, but today…
How Iran war is testing the limits of 'fossilisation' of Indian farms
Farming in India was traditionally bovine-based, providing both draught power and nutrients for plant growth. Bullocks – basically male cattle and buffaloes castrated to make them more docile for use as draught animals – not only…
Countryfile farmer 'devastated' over having to close farm as they hold back tears
Countryfile star Charlotte Smith was quick to comfort one farmer who was moved to tears. During the latest episode of the BBC show (April 26), viewers saw the presenter speak to Hamish McIntosh about quitting dairy farming, which has been part of…
Jeremy Clarkson admits 'embarrassment' over major issue on Clarkson's Farm
Jeremy Clarkson admits he feels 'embarrassed' about an issue at his farm TV star Jeremy Clarkson admits he feels 'embarrassment' over a major issue at his Diddly Squat Farm. The former Top Gear host is gearing up for a new series of Clarkson's…
Rajasthan may serve as 'living lab' for farm tech companies: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
With its enormous crop diversity, Rajasthan may serve as a “living lab” for the agricultural technology companies which could avail of the numerous investment opportunities in food processing, cold chains, organic farming and…
Farm shop cafe on edge of Greater Manchester reopens after 'fabulous' revamp
There's a price to pay for popularity and the family behind a much-loved farm shop cafe are recovering from the mammoth effort of renovating the place to fit more customers. The cafe at Red Bank Farm, just up the East Lancs Road in…
Famous South London farm shop given 1-star food safety hygiene rating
A shop owned by a famous businessman has been slapped with a one star hygiene rating. The Black Farmer Shop is found in Brixton Village, founded by ‘The Black Farmer,' Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones. Food hygiene inspections are carried out by…
AI, Cows, and Control: The $2 Billion Farm Tech Moving 600,000 Animals
Behind the scenes, a mix of sensors, signals, and algorithms is quietly changing how herds move and how farms operate If you've watched “billionaire bunker” clips or read about Peter Thiel quietly funding doomsday hideouts and strange…
Cambridgeshire farmer left with 540 bags of potatoes
A Cambridgeshire farmer who was left with 12 tonnes of potatoes after a trade order was cancelled at short notice hoped to make 'something good out of the bad'. Luke Abblitt, who grows potatoes, sugar beet and barley on his Daintree farm in Ramsey…
Jeremy Clarkson admits 'embarrassment' over Diddly Squat farming struggles
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has admitted to feeling 'embarrassment' over a significant problem at his Diddly Squat Farm. The former Top Gear star is preparing for a new series of Clarkson's Farm, which arrives on Amazon Prime at the beginning of…
Rancho Cucamonga Strawberry Farm At Risk From 308-Unit Development
This spring, Nicolson Farms, the small strawberry stand along historic Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, is heading into what could be its final harvest. The family that runs the patch says the land they lease is now wrapped up in a deal with a…
Adam Henson shares emotional family insight after fulfilling dying wish
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson shared an emotional family insight as he opened up about his father's dying wishes. When he's not fronting the popular BBC show, Adam is either working on his farm or championing agriculture. It was a passion he…
Jeremy Clarkson 'a little embarrassed' over problem at his Diddly Squat Farm
Television personality Jeremy Clarkson has confessed to feeling 'embarrassment' regarding a significant challenge at his Diddly Squat Farm. The ex-Top Gear presenter is preparing for the launch of a fresh series of Clarkson's Farm, set to premiere…
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