YOU WONT BELIEVE: 8 - What They Never Told You

Solar Hybrid Cuts Diesel Use: Nevada farm slashes fuel 60%; savings may reach 75%

In Nevada, an innovative alfalfa farmer has integrated solar-powered irrigation to transition away from diesel reliance for his crops. This system demonstrated remarkable efficiency, conserving 16,385 gallons of diesel within its inaugural year. While primarily using solar energy, the setup underscores the importance of maintaining diesel generators during certain conditions.…

The Times of India · Oct 13

$2.8M in public funding protects a 58-acre Utah ranch from development while cattle continue grazing

Secured through public funding, a 58-acre ranch in Heber Valley, Utah, is preserved to avert urban sprawl. The Flying A Ranch Preserve will remain dedicated to agriculture, supporting cattle grazing and hay production. The conservation project, supported by nearly $2.8 million in various funding, is crucial for preserving local wildlife…

The Times of India · Oct 13

‘Shocking and sobering’: UK bird populations fall to lowest level on record

Nearly half of species are in decline, with farmland birds and seabirds the worst hit, conservation bodies say

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

EU Commissioner on Cyber Attack on French Supermarkets: Food Weaponization Now a 'Reality'

A cyberattack disrupted connected refrigeration systems at French supermarkets, affecting hundreds of stores and spoiling food, while authorities investigated broader ransomware risks.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Trump's 'Tax-Free' Red Diesel Order Only Defers the Tax, and Most States Still Ban It on Roads, Expert Says

Red diesel can now run on American highways under federal rules, but drivers may owe the levy later. See where it remains illegal and what a GasBuddy analyst warns.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

The Times: How Infantino's 'second salary' paid for luxury life in Miami

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 13: "Act 5" of the French high school protest movement begins as teachers and farmers could join in too. In India, thousands of opposition supporters have marched to the Supreme Court demanding the resignation of the electoral board chief over fraud allegations. The Times of…

France 24 · Oct 13

'No Real Clarity on the Future:' BBC Countryfile Farmer Frank Carr's Warning Resurfaces After Death

During his appearance alongside Adam Henson, Frank Carr warned that British hill farmers faced an uncertain future despite describing agriculture as a rewarding profession.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Who was Frank Carr? Countryfile farmer's death at 35 sparks outpouring of grief and tributes

The BBC star made moving comments about ‘dark times’ before his death

Evening Standard · Oct 13

BBC Countryfile farmer Frank Carr dies aged 35

A tribute described the young farmer as representing ‘the very best of the next generation’

The Independent UK · Oct 13

In 1943, Kentucky released a hardy pasture grass that farmers embraced; today, tall fescue covers an estimated 35 million acres, while its hidden fungus causes costly cattle health problems

In 1931, tall fescue grass was first found in Kentucky and later spread throughout the eastern United States. While it's advantageous for farmers, this grass harbors a harmful fungus contributing to fescue toxicosis, which severely impacts livestock health and leads to substantial financial losses in beef production. Ongoing research aims…

The Economic Times · Oct 13