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Kenya's GMO maize push sowing trouble for food sector, farmers warn

(This Dec.15 story has been corrected to remove reference to GMO crops being seedless in paragraph 5 and to fix the timing of the lifting of the ban in paragraph 2)

Reuters

China’s return to wildlife farming ‘a risk to global health and biodiversity’

Post-pandemic relaxation of restrictions could weaken animal protection and pose a hazard to public health, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Firms, farmers and charities call for ‘decisive action’ on agriculture payments

Organisations from Tesco to WWF are urging the government to provide detail to farmers and land managers regarding the new government scheme, which will replace the EU regime for agriculture

Wales Online

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ITV Emmerdale and BBC Strictly star Kelvin Fletcher defended by fans as he shares snowy 'driving' video of kids

The actor videoed his two eldest children enjoying themselves on the family's farm

Manchester Evening News

Insects may feel pain, says growing evidence – here’s what this means for animal welfare laws

At least a trillion insects are killed annually for food and animal feed. Routine slaughter methods include extreme heat and cold, often preceded by starvation. By comparison, “only” around 79 billion mammals and bird livestock are slaughtered every year.

The Conversation

Bordertown turkey farmers struggle to keep up with strong demand, rising costs

Independent turkey farmers are working around the clock to keep up with demand for free-range turkey, battling rising feed costs and a pressing Christmas deadline.

ABC News

Colombian gov't land plans to unfold depending on resources -minister

The Colombian government's plans to buy parcels of land and deliver them to rural communities as part of a promised agricultural reform will develop gradually, Agriculture Minister Cecilia Lopez said on Tuesday, citing availability of funds and a complex process.

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Midwest soil eroding faster than ever

How do researchers know? Stardust.

Salon

Why being a farmworker is a health risk

Both the nature of the work and flaws in the support system cause injuries and illness

Salon

Access to green space must be priority for land use in England, peers say

Cross-party report highlights need for greater access to natural world when deciding how to divide up land

The Guardian - UK

U.S. agriculture agency extends climate funding to small farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will distribute an additional $325 million in funding for projects tailored to smaller-scale farmers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, taking its total annual investment in climate-friendly farming to more than $3 billion, the agency announced Monday.

Reuters

USDA climate-smart agriculture projects now top $3 billion

The federal government has announced another $325 million for agricultural projects that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The Independent UK

Mixed outlook for agriculture in 2023

The latest Rural Bank outlook for agriculture shows a mixed result for farmers heading into the new year.

AAP

Eight of London’s top restaurants for an alternative Christmas meal

From West African treats to a new pub without a roast potato in sight, Clare Finney names her top spots for festive food with a twist

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

The big idea: has organic food passed its sell-by date?

Touted as a cure for environmental and physical ills, the organic movement is falling short of high expectations

ABC News

Baynton farmer facing 80 animal cruelty charges after farm inspection

A man has appeared in court, accused of underfeeding more than 1,000 livestock and failing to provide appropriate care to sick animals at a farm in Central Victoria.

ABC News

Father of five accuses Ceres Poultry Group of putting family in unliveable staff accommodation

Scott Mackenzie says he accepted the job in Port Wakefield because he was promised a place for him, his partner and their five kids to live. When they arrived, they discovered the house was riddled with mould — but that was just the beginning of an eight-month nightmare.

ABC News

Producers call on consumers to look for foods in high supply this Christmas

Would you consider adding extra items to the Christmas food shopping list to help Aussie farmers facing oversupplies?

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Rain delays during WA's potential record grain harvest may mean no Christmas break for growers

The stop-start beginning to the grain harvest has put WA growers behind schedule in what could be another record year.

Tribune News Service

Rebel farmers are pushing back on climate action. This is why

It took an existential threat to turn a fifth-generation dairy farmer into an anti-government protester.

Tribune News Service

US vegetable prices soar nearly 40% as water cuts crush supply

Prices for vegetables have almost doubled since last year after the states that grow fresh produce for the U.S. winter saw water cuts and storms that decimated supply.

The Guardian - AU

Summer sweetness: oversupply of mangoes sees prices plummet across Australia

Overlapping harvest seasons have increased availability of the tropical fruit at markets, putting prices as low as $1.90 apiece

The Guardian - UK

Avian flu has led to the killing of 140m farmed birds since last October

Culls and compensation have cost hundreds of millions of pounds in the US, UK and Europe, with current outbreak predicted to worsen

The Guardian - UK

UK farmers ripping up unaffordable orchards, NFU president says

Experts call for schemes to help fruit growers keep trees and preserve habitats vital for biodiversity

Tribune News Service

On Nutrition: Gifts that keep giving

According to a Gallup poll, each of us Americans expects to spend an average of $932 on Christmas gifts this year. I, for one, like practical gifts. (My daugher was thrilled last year when I told her I needed a new crockpot.)

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