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In 1989, businessman Adrian Gardiner bought a roughly 3,000-acre South African farm as a family retreat; it grew into a 61,800-acre reserve supporting more than 5,000 animals

Adrian Gardiner's adventure in conservation began in 1989 when he took farmland and skillfully turned it into a magnificent game reserve. His relentless expansion efforts brought thousands of hectares under protective stewardship, prioritizing ecosystem restoration and the revival of various wildlife species. By intertwining tourism and community job creation within…

The Times of India · Sep 1

EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns

The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, citing concerns over Brazil’s compliance with EU rules on antibiotic use in livestock. The move affects poultry, beef, eggs and honey, with Brussels offering no timeline for when trade can resume.

France 24 · Sep 1

Rising microplastics in soil a threat to UK food security, MPs and campaigners say

Report calls for legally binding targets to cut microplastic pollution as soil ‘is a complex living ecosystem’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

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An Oregon farmer grew tomatoes, potatoes, squash, garlic and beans for 40 years without irrigation; careful soil preparation kept stored moisture in the root zone

Someone has rightly said that 'Necessity is the mother of invention'. Over decades, weather patterns became less predictable across the Pacific Northwest, and farmers contended with hotter temperatures, drought and shrinking snowmelt that strained water supplies. It was then that a different method, developed over four decades of experimentation by…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Farm workers face a ‘double-edged sword’ of extreme heat and pesticides

As extreme heat makes working outdoors increasingly dangerous, farm workers face another, less visible threat: the pesticides used on the crops around them. Higher temperatures can make these chemicals evaporate faster, increasing workers’ exposure as their bodies are already struggling with the heat.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 30

Borton & Sons Plans to Lay Off Nearly 1,000 Seasonal Workers as Washington Harvest Winds Down

Borton & Sons plans to lay off 928 seasonal farmworkers in Washington, classifying the departures as permanent due to uncertain staffing needs for 2027.

International Business Times UK · Aug 30

Scottish salmon farms with 'green tick' for sustainability repeatedly break rules

MORE than three quarters of Scottish salmon farms certified as “sustainable” broke the environmental rules of the certifying body last year…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30

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South Carolina Delays Its SNAP Soda and Candy Restrictions to November After a Court Blocked Five Other States

USDA asked South Carolina to push its SNAP candy and soda restrictions back to November 1 while courts and comment periods play out.

Medical Daily · Aug 29

In 2024, a Minnesota dairy began turning manure from more than 2,000 cows into renewable gas; the project can produce up to 480,000 gasoline-gallon equivalents a year

In Minnesota, a pioneering dairy farm is transforming cow manure into ultra-low-carbon fuel for vehicles. This innovative facility processes thousands of gallons of manure each day, producing biomethane that enters interstate natural gas pipelines. By capturing methane—a significant greenhouse gas—before it escapes into the atmosphere, this project not only aids…

The Times of India · Aug 28

Salmonella cases in UK likely to rise until source of outbreak is found

Experts say imported eggs served in cafes and restaurants may be behind infections linked to one death

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

Trump pledges to allow cattle ranchers to process own food amid beef imports backlash

President faces criticism over plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef without charging higher tariffs

The Guardian - US · Aug 28

UK urged to ban imports of Brazilian meat over health concerns

Brazil has failed to prove compliance with EU rules on use of antibiotics in cattle and poultry farming

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

Clarkson’s Farm star Harriet Cowan takes brutal swipe at BBC’s Countryfile: ‘We show the harsh reality’

Cowan, who became a fan favourite during her time on the series, initially offered a curt ‘no comment’ when asked for her opinion of Countryfile

Evening Standard · Aug 28

A Belgian farmer says he has not irrigated outdoor crops for 26 years; dig just 5 to 10 cm below the dry-looking surface and the soil is still moist

Belgium’s Diederik Steyaert has successfully farmed without irrigation for over two decades. His dedication to organic practices ensures that the soil remains healthy and retains moisture efficiently. By eliminating ploughing and incorporating organic matter, Steyaert cultivates robust plants that adapt to stress and drought. This innovative approach showcases vital strategies…

The Times of India · Aug 28

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Radio France Internationale · Aug 28

Cop17 races for desertification deal as report warns half world’s soils under threat

Delegates at the Cop17 summit on desertification in Mongolia are seeking to seal a deal to combat drought on Friday, the last day of the event – as a United Nations report warns the world's soils are rapidly deteriorating, while tried and tested solutions are not being implemented.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

'No More Grass Left to Eat': France Relaxes Rules on Iconic 'Protected' Cheese Amid Drought

France suspends AOP cheese rules amid historic drought: Abondance cuts grass requirement from 50% to 15%, while 70% of Salers producers halted output.

The Times of India · Aug 27

Thieves stole 400,000 juvenile oysters worth about $350,000 from an Australian farm; the grower says a third of his stock is gone and the theft has set him back two to three years

Waterborne thieves stole 400,000 young oysters from a New South Wales farm. This large-scale theft wiped out a third of the grower's total stock. The stolen oysters were valued at approximately $350,000 AUD and were crucial for Christmas sales. Police are investigating the incident, which could set the business back…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 27

France relaxes rules for three famous cheeses after summer drought

The drought in France is forcing farmers who produce milk for some of the country's most famous cheeses to feed their cows differently, as scorched pastures make it increasingly difficult to stick to strict rules on protected regional foods, known as AOP. Temporary exemptions on fodder sources will apply to…

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Top of the crops: record heatwaves help deliver bumper UK berry harvest

Investment in climate-resilient irrigation enables this year’s haul to rise 6% on 2025’s already bigger-than-usual yield

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

France to relax cheese production rules after drought takes toll on grazing land

Comté, beaufort and abondance makers can temporarily supplement cows’ diets as there is ‘no grass left to eat’

The Times of India · Aug 26

Mystery Turkish firm ordered by council to tear down holiday homes built without planning permission after hundreds of trees cut down in 500-year-old woodland, 100 ordered to replace those lost

A mystery Turkish firm has been ordered by a council to tear down holiday homes built without planning permission in a 500-year-old English woodland. The company bought the 33-acre Jacobs Farm in Silsden for £1.05 million two years ago. A planning inspector rejected its appeal and ordered 100 trees to…

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Farmer ordered to destroy his orchard after giving away thousands of pounds of free fruit

‘Boy, they’re not gonna take the trees out easily,’ the farmer has said

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Rising Food Costs Are Pushing Older Americans on Fixed Incomes Toward Cheaper Processed Meals as SNAP Rules Tighten

Food prices rose 3 percent this year, while Social Security remained unchanged. Older adults are trading produce for shelf-stable substitutes.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26

Now you seafood, now you don’t: $350k worth of oysters vanish without a trace in NSW

About 400,000 juvenile Sydney rock oysters were taken from an oyster farm on state’s mid-north coast earlier this year, police say

AAP · Aug 25

'One ocean': Australia exporting seafood impact

While Australia prioritises its own marine environments, the country's reliance on imported seafood might just be shifting the impacts elsewhere.

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