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Why France's agriculture law may not help the farmers it claims to defend

France’s parliament on Wednesday debates a petition against the Duplomb agriculture law, which would reauthorise the use of a pesticide banned in 2018. The issue has become a flashpoint between farming unions, scientists and environmental groups – with concerns for biodiversity and human health.

Radio France Internationale

Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet with his EU counterpart for crunch talks on a free trade pact, as a handful of sticking points holds up an agreement.

AAP

Don’t wait for spring: 7 winter-hardy vegetables you can plant in February

7 winter-proof vegetables you can plant in February

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Banana crop skinned as weakening storm heads south

Farmers in an isolated agricultural hub say they're devastated after a tropical cyclone flattened a significant proportion of a state's banana crop.

AAP

“We are ready”: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says U.S., Texas ready to fight parasitic fly

The New World Screworm fly poses a billion-dollar threat to the state’s economy.

The Texas Tribune

Attorney general sues Bastrop factory after residents complain about noxious odors

The state’s environmental regulator has issued multiple environmental violations and the lawsuit states the company has failed to fix the problems.

The Texas Tribune

Breaking down the symbolism in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show transformed the field in Santa Clara, California, into a vibrant tribute to Puerto Rico

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Post-Brexit sales of British farm products to EU fall by 37%

NFU warn it could take years to restore Brexit losses despite efforts to smooth negotiations on farming and other elements of UK-EU reset

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Which farm produces the smelliest silage? I went to find out

Peterchurch, Herefordshire: Some silage competitions are assessed in a lab far away, this one takes place in a noisy pub, with judges getting their hands dirty

The Guardian - UK

Trump administration approves weed killer dicamba for two common genetically modified crops

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday approved the use of the weed killer dicamba on genetically modified soybeans and cotton

The Independent UK

UAE: Abu Dhabi launches ‘World’s Richest Seas’ initiative to increase fish density by 2030

Abu Dhabi has launched a new marine programme, 'Hamdan bin Zayed: The World’s Richest Seas,' aiming for one of the highest fish densities globally by 2030. This initiative combines regulatory oversight, habitat restoration including artificial reefs and mangrove planting, and technology-led monitoring to rebuild fish populations and enhance marine ecosystem…

The Times of India

The link between population growth and biodiversity loss

Letter: Amy Jankiewicz says the government must address the effect of global increases in population and unsustainable consumption patterns as intertwined challenges

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Hay stocks are running low – this is the long tail of last year’s drought

Inkpen, Berkshire: We’re paying the price now for a poor grass harvest, and the concern is that it isn’t a one-off bad year

The Guardian - UK

NSW Greens to move bill to let councils better regulate berry industry as it continues rapid expansion

Residents and local authorities are worried about environmental hazards and land devaluation as minister says excess regulations may hinder modern farming practices

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Record harvest sparks mass giveaway of free potatoes across Berlin

From zoos to soup kitchens, people are hauling away tonnes of surplus spuds after the biggest crop in 25 years

AAP

Scurry to seal Australia trade deal as EU chief visits

A planned visit by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to Australia has spurred urgency among top trade negotiators to finalise an elusive pact.

AAP

'Geopolitical surprises' lurk for farmers in 2026

An uncertain global trade environment and the possibility of an El Nino will keep the local agricultural sector alert despite an otherwise promising outlook.

The Texas Tribune

Texas agriculture commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know

Agriculture is the second largest industry in Texas, which is home to more than 230,000 farms. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.

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The Guardian - UK

UK supermarkets push for Amazon soy safeguards after traders abandon ban

European retailers urge traders to adhere to commitments after Brazilian lawmakers wreck forest protection pact

The Guardian - US

Health groups sue EPA over insecticide that causes testicular damage in rats

Groups say EPA did not adequately consider adverse health effects to children when it approved the pesticide

AAP

Dam-ed if you do: crackdown on illicit water supplies

Several fruit and vegetable growers have been accused of building unauthorised dams in the last year, as authorities use satellites to monitor changes on farms.

The Guardian - AU

PM tells memorial ‘I am deeply and profoundly sorry’ government could not protect victims – as it happened

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Radio France Internationale

Mercosur trade deal in limbo after EU parliament asks top court to weigh in

The European Union's parliament voted on Wednesday to refer a freshly signed trade deal with the South American Mercosur trade bloc to the EU's top court, casting the hard-fought accord into legal limbo.

The Independent UK

EU lawmakers vote to block Mercosur trade agreement over legal concerns

European Union lawmakers have voted to block a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries over concerns about the legality of the deal

AAP

Colourful new tomato promises purple patch of health

A genetically modified purple tomato enriched with added anthocyanin - a powerful antioxidant found in berries - may provide extra anti-inflammatory benefits.

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