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Restoration plan for 1224 hectares of ‘degraded peatland’ on Scottish island estate

PLANS for the fourth phase of restoration works to approximately 1224 hectares of "degraded peatland" on a Scottish island estate have…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

Costa Rica covered a dead pasture with 12,000 tonnes of orange peel. Sixteen years later, scientists found a thriving forest

For most people, discarded orange peel is little more than food-processing waste. In Costa Rica, one abandoned environmental experiment showed it could become something very different. During the late 1990s, around 12,000 tonnes of leftover citrus peel were spread across a worn-out cattle pasture beside the Guanacaste Conservation Area as…

The Times of India · Jul 28

Denmark’s protected geese can cut winter wheat yields by about 7% to 10% when grazing continues into late spring, field data shows

Goose grazing on Danish farmland impacts winter wheat harvests significantly. Winter grazing alone shows minimal effect on grain yields. However, continued feeding into late spring consistently reduces yields. This spring grazing also lowers grain nitrogen content, affecting feed quality. Preventing late spring grazing offers the most effective crop protection strategy.

The Times of India · Jul 28

Check Your Fridge NOW: Nearly 20 Million Eggs Pulled From Stores Over Dangerous Salmonella Risk Linked to Texas Farms

A major recall of nearly 20 million eggs has been announced due to potential Salmonella contamination, affecting several US states. Consumers are advised to check their egg cartons for specific recall codes.

International Business Times UK · Jul 26

‘Scandalous, irrational and irresponsible’: French beekeepers’ fury at lifting of pesticides ban

Allowing use of pesticides to combat crop-ruining disease will kill bees and reduce harvests, union says

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Pesticides, cadmium, PFAS: France reckons with the hidden toxins in food (1/2)

Concern over pesticides, PFAS “forever chemicals”, cadmium and other contaminants has been on the rise since a March report revealed French residents are up to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium than their European counterparts. For many, reducing exposure to these chemicals has become a priority…

France 24 · Jul 25

Nearly 19 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella as Trump's Withdrawal on Poultry Safety Draws Scrutiny

A recall of over 19 million eggs due to salmonella concerns has reignited debate over US food safety regulations, highlighting the impact of recent policy changes on consumer protection.

International Business Times UK · Jul 25

I tried so hard to become a salad eater. Now cyclospora is sending me back to burgers

Between the companies pushing junk food and the bacteria threatening our produce, eating right feels basically impossible

The Guardian - US · Jul 25

US says it will begin lifting a suspension of Mexican cattle imports starting in August

The United States says it will begin lifting a suspension on Mexican cattle imports on Aug. 24, more than a year after it imposed the measure due to the spread of the New World screwworm in Mexico

The Independent UK · Jul 25

Herbicide banned in 70 countries to be pulled from sale in Australia by chemical maker

Syngenta says it will stop selling paraquat in Australia after new regulations on chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25