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Farm tax a mistake, Lord Blunkett says in call for Burnham 'rural reset
An inheritance tax for farms was 'a mistake' and Andy Burnham should use his premiership to listen to the countryside more, his longtime mentor Lord Blunkett has said. The former Labour minister hit out at 'Treasury economic orthodoxy' over the 20%…
Farm tax a mistake, Lord Blunkett says in call for Burnham 'rural reset
Ewan Somerville, Political reporter and Tony Bonsignore An inheritance tax for farms was 'a mistake' and Andy Burnham should use his premiership to listen to the countryside more, his longtime mentor Lord Blunkett has said. The former Labour…
Jefferson County Farm Tour set for this weekend
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... CHIMACUM — The Production Alliance will host the Jefferson County Farm Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The self-guided tour will include 24 farms across East Jefferson County. Farm…
California greenlights massive kelp farm off southern coast
California has long been farm country, and its oceans soon could be, too. State coastal officials voted Wednesday to allow a plan to build the United States' largest kelp farm 6 miles (10 kilometers) off the Southern California coast to move…
David Cameron and David Blunkett unite against controversial Family Farm Tax proposal
David Cameron and David Blunkett have joined forces to demand the government ditch the hated Family Farm Tax. The unlikely pair made the rallying cry at a packed out event in London, part of a campaign launch calling for a reset of Westminster's…
Huge number of California drivers get cash back as State Farm distributes largest-ever dividend
Each year, California homeowners, drivers and businesses pay over $100 billion in premiums to insurance companies. Sometimes, a bit of that money comes back — such as this year for drivers insured by State Farm Mutual Insurance. When an…
Concord Farms Duck Club Lists for $1.5M in Solano County
A 100-year-old duck-hunting club tucked into the middle of Suisun Bay has hit the market for $1.5 million, offering a rare shot at owning a slice of one of California's last great wetlands. Concord Farms Duck Club sits on Van Sickle Island in…
Oxfordshire village farm shop proposes major redevelopment
The Wild Pig in Stadhampton, formerly the Crazy Bear Farm Shop, operates a major visitor operation at Newell Farm in the village. With a farm shop supplied in part by animals raised on the 50 acres of land surrounding the site, and a cafe, bar and…
Vattenfall partners with Project Enki and ABB to integrate data centers with offshore wind farms across Europe
Swedish energy giant Vattenfall has signed a deal with Project Enki, a European AI data center startup, and electrical services provider ABB to explore the development of offshore data centers directly connected to offshore wind farms. According to…
Linvilla Orchards adapts after spring freeze wipes out 90% of apple crop
For many families, apple picking is a fall tradition. But this year's harvest is looking different at farms across the region after a late spring freeze damaged crops. Linvilla Orchards in Middletown Township, Delaware County, said it lost about…
UMass makes $120M bet on future of food
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts is launching a $120 million Future of Food initiative, anchored by a new 36,000-square-foot research center and five permanent endowments aimed at tackling global food security, climate resilience…
Urgent 'do not swim' warning after mystery pollutant turns river bright blue at UK beauty spot
A bright blue pollutant has sparked an urgent warning for people to stay out of the water at a popular UK beauty spot while tests are carried out. The Environment Agency issued the precaution after the vivid substance was spotted flowing through…
GOP's Bruce Blakeman backs 'guest worker' program for illegal migrants - but there's a catch
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is campaigning on a “guest worker” program for “undocumented” laborers who have lived in the US for seven years and haven't committed a crime. Blakeman, in a mailer sent…
Apple growers fear economic and biosecurity wipeout as US eyes market
The United States is a step closer to exporting apples to Australia, as import conditions and procedures are drafted and finalised. Australian growers have held urgent talks with trade officials to ensure strict biosecurity controls are put in…
24 Modern Parenting Trends That Are Doing More Harm Than Good, According To Teachers
Studio Grand Web / Getty Images '1. The ability to cope with negative emotions, particularly disappointment, rejection (not getting their way), impatience, and boredom As a parent, I totally get redirection as a tactic to avoid meltdowns. However…
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