SHOCKING: 6 - What They Never Told You

The foods linked to the latest outbreaks of parasitic and bacterial illnesses in the US

Illnesses have forced massive recalls across dozens of states from coast to coast

The Independent UK · Aug 18

California Starts Phasing Out a Heavily Sprayed Farm Weedkiller Long Studied for a Possible Parkinson's Link

Every paraquat maker canceled its California registration, starting a phase-out of the herbicide most heavily used in San Joaquin Valley farm counties.

Medical Daily · Aug 18

Needless suffering of unsheared sheep

Brief letters: Fleeces and visas | Reform UK’s welfare attack | Spineless creatures | Richard Tice’s Marie Antoinette moment? | Climate fear

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

In 1988, an English farmer stopped cultivating his entire 377-acre wheat farm; 35 years later, it became one of central England’s biggest refuges for scrub, woodland and rare wildlife

An abandoned wheat farm in England has been transformed into a thriving nature reserve after decades of neglect. Following a dedicated public campaign, £1.5 million was raised to acquire the land, ensuring its protection for future generations. This 377-acre area now boasts a rich variety of wildlife, including numerous endangered…

The Times of India · Aug 16

Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain

Authorities have lifted a U.S. security alert that halted avocado exports from Michoacán, Mexico's main avocado-producing state

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Massive egg recall in US south and south-west due to salmonella outbreak

About 1.6m dozen eggs from Texas recalled amid one of the largest recorded foodborne illness outbreaks in US history

The Guardian - US · Aug 15

Government needs to win back trust of farmers, says Andy Burnham

Mr Burnham visited a family-run potato farm near Truro, Cornwall, on Saturday that has been affected by the drought.

Evening Standard · Aug 15

Are your tomatoes in crisis? Here's how baking soda and vinegar can save your crop

When my tomato crop started failing, I skipped the test kit. Here's how two kitchen staples can reveal hidden soil pH issues.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 15

Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure

PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Milk, wine, salad: how your food will be affected by the summer of heat

There are parched fields, overheating sheep and potentially the worst cereal harvest since detailed records began – but it’s a good year for cider apples

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14