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As heatwaves hit Britain, spare a thought for farm animals

Letters: Claire Bass says animal welfare is a blind spot for the government. Plus, Chris Phillipson on the libraries operating as ‘cool spaces’, Mick Beeby on lido restoration, and Dr Julian McDonough on NHS pressures

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s very challenging’: how the Duke of Westminster’s farm is taking on the climate crisis

Amid world pressure from heatwaves and fertiliser shortages, billionaire’s business has invested in circular farming and biomethane

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In 2010, a Massachusetts cranberry farm began returning to wetland; 225 acres and 3 miles of stream were restored, and thousands of migratory fish returned

A former cranberry farm in Plymouth, Massachusetts, has been transformed into a thriving freshwater wetland after restoration work began in 2010. The project restored 225 acres of wetland and more than three miles of stream habitat, removed dams and barriers, and brought back native plants and wildlife. Thousands of migratory…

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Insect smaller than a grain of rice is destroying Florida’s orange industry by spreading a deadly disease

Florida is the largest orange-producing state in the United States and the third largest in the world, only after Brazil and China. For a long time, this orange industry has been a vital aspect of the region's identity, because of all the oranges grown there, approximately 95% of them are…

The Times of India

Jeremy Clarkson shares worrying Diddly Squat update after UK heatwave

It’s yet another obstacle faced by TV personality

The Independent UK

Asean's green growth push

Southeast Asia stands at a critical juncture where the transition to a green economy is not only an environmental imperative, but also a strategic necessity for long-term economic resilience and social equity.

Bangkok Post

First inland bird flu case sparks 'alarm bells'

Concerns for native birds are growing as two positive cases of bird flu in another state suggest the virus is spreading rapidly across the continent.

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Inside Portugal’s 19th-century goat tower, where dwarf goats climb a spiral ramp to a three-storey home

At Quinta da Aveleda, a historic wine estate in Portugal's Vinho Verde region near Penafiel, a three-storey stone tower stands among the property's romantic gardens, built not for people but for goats. Known as the Torre das Cabras, or Tower of the Goats, it was constructed in the late 19th…

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China Reports Four More H9N2 Infections as U.S. Bird Flu Risk Stays Low for the General Public

WHO logged four more H9N2 human cases in China in late July. CDC still rates H5N1 risk low for the general U.S. public. Here is the picture.

Medical Daily

Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs

UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up prices

The Guardian - UK

In 2026, Tennessee planned a power-line corridor across a 239-year-old family farm but nine generations refused, and TVA chose another route

In Tennessee, a family has successfully thwarted the Tennessee Valley Authority's plans for a power line to cut through their historic farm, established since 1787. Thanks to strong public advocacy, the TVA has retracted its initial routing proposal and will seek alternative options while also forming a landowner task force.…

The Times of India

Inside the Guinness record-holding cashew tree that keeps rooting itself into new trunks

On a stretch of coastline in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, a single cashew tree has grown so large that visitors need an elevated walkway just to take in its full shape. Known locally as the Cajueiro de Pirangi, or in Portuguese as the Maior Cajueiro do Mundo, the tree…

The Times of India

Throw These Eggs Away Now: 1.5 Million Cartons Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak Across 17 States

Over 1.5 million egg cartons have been recalled following a salmonella outbreak affecting 98 people across 17 US states. Consumers are urged to check and dispose of affected products immediately.

International Business Times UK

After decades of decline, New Zealand’s wool industry is making a comeback

Forty years ago there were more than 22 sheep to every New Zealander, but wool prices and production declined with the uptake of synthetic alternatives

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Massive Salmonella Egg Recall Impacts Five Brands Across Six States With Sell-by Dates Through 17 August

More than 19 million eggs sold under five brands across six US states have been recalled as a Salmonella outbreak reaches 98 cases.

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Farm bill rejected in partisan split over food stamp cost-sharing

The Senate Agriculture Committee rejected a five-year farm bill Thursday at a contentious markup plagued by Republican absences and a Democratic rebellion over plans for imposing food stamp costs on state governments. The 10-11 vote defeating the 983-page bill marked a rare break from the bipartisan support that typically accompanies…

Latin Times

Is Cuba Saying Goodbye to Sugar? As Its Historic Industry Collapses, the Island Is Betting on Stevia

Cuba was once the world's leading sugar exporter, producing millions of tons annually and earning the nickname "the sugar bowl of the world." Today, however, the Caribbean island is increasingly promoting an entirely different sweetener.

The Times of India

In the 1920s, New Zealand sent prisoners to plant a barren volcanic plateau, laying the foundation for today’s 205,000-hectare forest

New Zealand transformed barren land into Kaingaroa Forest using prisoner labor. Unemployed men later joined the extensive tree-planting efforts during the Great Depression. This project successfully established the nation's largest planted forest and a significant Southern Hemisphere resource. The forest now supplies millions of cubic meters of logs annually for…

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Detroit was built for 2 million people, but its shrinking population turned abandoned lots into one of America's largest urban farming movements

In Detroit, an inspiring urban agriculture movement has taken root, converting neglected land into vibrant community gardens and farms. With over two thousand installations, this initiative not only bolsters food security but also ignites a sense of pride among local residents. City officials are now working to formalize the movement,…

The Times of India

In the 1980s, Niger’s farmers stopped clearing “dead” tree stumps; hidden roots regrew 200 million trees across five million hectares

In Niger, Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration has successfully revitalised millions of hectares by nurturing existing root systems and saplings for tree recovery. This sustainable farming practice not only enhances soil health but also boosts crop yields. Its reliance on local conditions and community involvement highlights its potential as an effective model…

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In 2018, scientists spread 30 truckloads of coffee pulp on a degraded Costa Rican pasture; two years later, tree canopy exceeded 80%, compared with about 20% in an untreated plot

In a unique trial in Costa Rica, researchers utilised coffee pulp to rejuvenate damaged pastures, leading to fascinating results. The organic by-product significantly enhanced soil fertility, prompting a notable increase in woody plants. Meanwhile, the area’s canopy cover flourished, metamorphosing grassland into an emerging forest. The findings emphasise the potential…

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Why scientists released billions of sterile moths across American cotton fields to defeat one of agriculture's most destructive pests

For much of the twentieth century, the pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) was one of the greatest threats to cotton farming in North America. The tiny insect caused billions of dollars in crop losses by burrowing into cotton bolls, where its larvae fed on seeds and fibres while remaining largely protected…

The Independent UK

A cartel stronghold just put America’s avocado supply at risk

The United States says it has suspended all government operations in the Mexican state of Michoacan because of a “threat to U.S. interests,” including the inspections of avocados required for their export

The Times of India

Meet Theo Quenee, the South Florida teen who turned his rooftop into a greenhouse for 524 hurricane-scattered mangroves

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Theo Quenee became a beacon of hope, saving numerous mangrove seedlings. He creatively transformed his rooftop into a greenhouse nursery, where the young plants thrived. Collaborating with friends and environmental groups, he successfully replanted these seedlings in designated coastal areas, emphasizing the importance of…

The Times of India

By 1973, the U.S. Forest Service was storing millions of seedlings in mountain snow; its snow-cache system averaged 88% first-year survival

Forest Service crews buried young trees in snow for storage. This method kept seedlings cool and protected them from early thaws. Crews also used culvert pipes and sometimes parachutes for delivery. Over ninety-five percent of trees planted in 1973 used snow caches. This low-tech approach achieved an eighty-eight percent survival…

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