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Public consultation begins on Hope Moor Wind Farm plans
Joe WillisLocal Democracy Reporting Service Hope Moor Wind Farm Action Group People are being asked to give their views on controversial plans for a wind farm on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Developers Fred. Olsen Renewables (FORL) say the Hope…
Public consultation begins on Hope Moor Wind Farm plans
Hope Moor Wind Farm Action Group Joe Willis Local Democracy Reporting Service People are being asked to give their views on controversial plans for a wind farm on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Developers Fred. Olsen Renewables (FORL) say the…
Vital Farms: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Vital Farms, Inc. (VITL) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.5 million in its first quarter. The Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents per share. The results did not meet…
Best city farms in the UK
Sometimes we all just need a bit of green. With these farms, you don't need to leave the city in order to immerse yourself in the great outdoors. Whether you're looking for animals, nature-orientated activities, or just a bit of peace and quiet…
Millions of farm animals die in barn fires - a crisis we can no longer ignore
On April 11, over 70 animals were killed in a New York barn fire, and it was far from the first incident of its kind this year. In just the first three months of 2026, nearly 120,000 farm animals perished in fires. Particularly on factory farms…
The truth about State Farm
In an ad campaign that has blanketed the airwaves this year, State Farm compares itself to a sleazy fictional competitor, Halfway There Insurance. The commercial features two popular comedic actors, Danny McBride and Keegan Michael Key, riffing to…
The tiny Irish island with famous goat farm, basking sharks & €9 ferry rides
THIS stunning Irish island has rugged coastal walks, homemade goat's cheese and some of the best wildlife spotting in the country. Cape Clear Island lies just eight miles off the coast of West Cork and is Ireland's most southerly inhabited…
Parasite outbreak at Edinburgh petting farm as 16 people fall ill
Sixteen people have fallen ill after visiting a petting farm in Edinburgh. NHS Lothian confirmed it is investigating cases of cryptosporidiosis linked to Craigies Farm in South Queensferry. The parasitic infection, which can spread through contact…
Pheasant's nest delays £50m Scottish wind farm project
The company wants to decommission its oldest operation at the site, Crystal Rig 1, removing 25 100-metre turbines and repowering it with ten new 200-metre-high ones. However, council officers objected to the plans due to a lack of information on…
Two men arrested after £100,000 cannabis farm discovered during raid
Two men have been arrested and charged after a cannabis farm worth more than £100,000 was uncovered during a raid in Sheffield. Officers from South Yorkshire Police 's Ecclesfield and Shiregreen Neighbourhood Policing Team, alongside…
As pig farming in Malaysia's Selangor turns political, farmers grapple with uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR: For decades, Selangor's pig farmers have operated on a quiet stretch of the coast south of Kuala Lumpur. Tanjung Sepat and its surrounding areas in the district of Kuala Langat, about a 50km drive from Kuala Lumpur International…
Future-proofing the family farm with robots and retail
The 190-cow dairy herd forms the backbone of the business at Blue Dial Farm, near Maryport. There is also a caravan park, four on-site vending machines and a beef enterprise. The business model helps to...
Harris Farm Markets bolsters digital, data leadership
Australian retailer Harris Farm Markets has hired a chief information and digital officer and head of data within a matter of weeks, signalling an expansion of its technology leadership and capabilities. On its official LinkedIn page, the retailer…
State Farm accused of widespread mishandling of claims after deadly LA fires
California is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company was slow to investigate and underpaid claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires, regulators announced Monday. State Farm…
Samples from 3 more poultry farms test positive for bird flu in Maharashtra's Navapur as culling operations reach 2.5 lakh
The avian influenza (bird flu) crisis in Maharashtra's Navapur has intensified, with samples from three more poultry farms testing positive for the virus just days after the initial culling operation was completed. The ICAR-National Institute of…
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