DARK SECRETS: 11 | Vintage Vibes

Why this proposed planning change is sparking fierce farmer pushback

Sloping site risks environmental damage, farming neighbours say.

The Canberra Times · Jul 12

‘A slap in the face’: small farmers say Trump is turning his back on them

The president wooed farmers in his campaign, but now the USDA is yanking funding, citing ‘DEI’ and wasteful spending

The Guardian - US · Jul 11

French farmers race to adapt as repeated heatwaves hit crops and livestock

After weeks of sweltering heat and drought, farmers and analysts fear France's maize crop could be down by a third this year – making it the smallest in 35 years. Poultry farmers are also counting their losses as many as 3 million broiler chickens died within a few days in…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 11

In 1980, California released more than 1.5 billion sterile Mediterranean fruit flies after an invasive outbreak threatened over 250 crops, eradicating the infestation before it could permanently invade California's orchards

California battled the invasive Mediterranean fruit fly using a large-scale sterile insect campaign. This method involved releasing billions of sterile males to prevent wild fly reproduction. While effective, this technique was combined with surveillance and quarantine measures for success. The program replaced widespread pesticide use with a more targeted approach.…

The Times of India · Jul 9

Warning to coffee lovers that prices will not ease for at least two years

The Italian coffee giant says sector has faced “exceptional volatility” due to cost increases

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Kudzu was planted across the US South in the 1930s to fight soil erosion, but later it became the vine that 'ate the South' sprawling across roadsides and abandoned land

Once celebrated as a miracle plant that could save farmland from erosion, kudzu eventually became America's most notorious invasive vine. Thick green curtains draped over trees, telephone poles and abandoned buildings across parts of the US South earned it the nickname "the vine that ate the South". Stories claiming the…

The Times of India · Jul 8

Oman distributes 274,000 fruit and wild tree seedlings: The ambitious plan to green a desert nation

Planting a tree is one of the simplest ways to invest in the future, but scaling that effort to hundreds of thousands of seedlings requires careful planning, scientific expertise and long-term commitment. Oman has taken a significant step in that direction by distributing more than 274,000 fruit and wild tree…

The Times of India · Jul 8

'Attack on farmers': questions over mass land sale

A peak farmers group and political parties at multiple levels have slammed a federal government green light for the sale of farmland for timber production.

AAP · Jul 8

EU Wants to Change How Meat, Eggs and Dairy Are Produced: Here's What's in the New Livestock Strategy

The EU's new livestock strategy focuses on sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience, aiming to support farmers and ensure food security while addressing environmental and economic challenges.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

One of Kerala’s lowest paid professionals: The private school teacher

Kerala has long been known for offering the country’s highest wages for manual labour, attracting lakhs of interstate migrant workers every year. A construction worker earns around Rs 1,200 a day, agricultural labourers often make more than Rs 1,000, and domestic workers earn at least Rs 500 a day.

Newslaundry · Jul 7