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South Korea closes 87% of dog meat farms ahead of 2027 ban
Oct. 11 (Asia Today) -- Nearly 87% of South Korea's dog breeding farms supplying the dog meat industry have closed ahead of a nationwide ban scheduled to take effect in February 2027, according to government figures released Sunday. The Ministry of…
Easier to get Glastonbury tickets than farm funding
Marcella Whittingdale South East A Kent farmer who lost out on funding for his environmental plans after a government scheme ran out in under six hours said he would have 'better luck trying to get Glastonbury tickets'. George Holdstock, a…
Easier to get Glastonbury tickets than farm funding
A Kent farmer who lost out on funding for his environmental plans after a government scheme ran out in under six hours said he would have 'better luck trying to get Glastonbury tickets'. George Holdstock, a fourth-generation farmer, said applying…
High costs haunt Canadian ornamental pumpkin farm
The Butters brothers know pumpkins. The second-generation southwestern Ontario farmers have carved out a niche in ornamental pumpkins, gourds and corn, seasonal crops that decorate tables on Thanksgiving and porches on Halloween. But the cost of…
The next farm revolution must aim at significantly raising farmers' incomes
The year he took over as Prime Minister, India was hit by droughts in 2014 and 2015. Back-to-back droughts had occurred only three times in a century. His experience in Gujarat came in handy, and Modi accorded high priority to water (irrigation)…
165 years at Osborn Farm: 7 generations behind Loveland pumpkin patch
Grass stretches toward the mountains, broken only by the paths of bison, elk and deer moving across the prairie. Along the northern edge of the open land, the Big Thompson River cuts through the field. There are no barns yet. No rows of pumpkins.
Kelvin Fletchers' Family Farm taken off air
Fletchers' Family Farm has been cancelled due to a schedule shake-up on ITV. The hit programme is a Sunday morning staple among households across the UK. Fans have been following former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher as he navigates life on his…
BBC farming star recalls how tragic sudden family loss 'pushed them too far'
John Barclay opened up about how lambing season became tough This Farming Life's John Barclay has revealed how the demands of lambing following the sudden death of his sons' grandfather 'pushed them too far', leaving the family at breaking point.
5-year probe by a journalistic nonprofit: 'Dirty secret behind the farmed fish you eat'
Ian Urbina — a former New York Times reporter who now runs a journalism nonprofit, The Outlaw Ocean Project — is unveiling a five-year, 70+-reporter investigation that found the seafood on your plate can be downstream from 'forced…
Nebraska Farmers face financial strain waiting for new Farm Bill
Updated: 10:36 PM CDT Oct 11, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 10:36 PM CDT Oct 11, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ OMAHA, Neb. — Bill Armbrust, a farmer in Elkhorn for over 50 years, said he's never seen the industry this close…
How an Isle of Wight farm building became an architect's modern-day retreat
In order to fully capture the essence of South Barn, the home of Studio Weave practice founder Je Ahn, it is important to understand his starting point. 'It [is a project that] ties to ideas of flexibility, comfort and looseness –…
You can get Sunday lunch at a stunning spot with lakes, play barn and farm shop
I love a good Sunday dinner. But, what's better than a roast? A roast with tired, happy kids - and a tired, happy dog. Since becoming a mum, I've realised that going out to restaurants isn't the peaceful, lovely experience it used to be. Chasing my…
Kalispell Farmers Market closes outdoor season, but a holiday market is coming to keep the tradition alive
KALISPELL — The Kalispell Farmers Market has wrapped up its outdoor season — but for those not ready to say goodbye, an indoor Harvest and Holiday Market is coming Saturday October 17,2026 to the Flathead County Fairgrounds from 9…
Flood and drought taskforce to convene ahead of potential extreme winter weather
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A Government-chaired taskforce will meet this…
Countryfile star's emotional comment on 'dark' times before his death
Countryfile personality Frank Carr had previously opened up about the family mantra that helped him navigate difficult times. Frank, who appeared on Countryfile alongside presenter Adam Henson, has passed away at the age of 35. A passionate farmer…
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