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Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response

The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has devastated egg and poultry farms over the past three years

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US agriculture department says it accidentally fired bird flu officials

Agency works to rehire employees shortly after touting plan to ‘optimize workforce’ by cutting staff with help of Musk

The Guardian - US

EU overhaul of farming strategy ignores vital green proposals, campaigners warn

The report promises better pay and protections for farmers, but environmentalists say it will not help restore nature or assure food security

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Trump Administration Shifts Strategy To Fight Bird Flu

Trump administration's new strategy focuses on vaccinations and biosecurity measures to combat bird flu, aiming to address outbreaks effectively and mitiga...

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USDA Scrambles to Rehire Employees Who Were Combatting Bird Flu After Accidentally Firing Them

The Department of Agriculture said it is working to repeal terminations of employees assisting with the bird flu outbreak after they were accidentally fired.

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Claim That Minnesota Agency Retaliated Against Rancher for Petitioning Legislature to Change Law …

can go forward, the Eighth Circuit rules.

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EU ramps up support for farmers with agricultural policy overhaul

The European Union is rolling out a new set of agricultural policies this Wednesday to support farmers, tackle unfair competition, and boost sustainability across the continent.

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EU Eyes Stricter Food Import Rules In Agriculture Policy Review

The EU plans to crackdown on food imports that do not meet its standards as part of an agricultural policy review to be published Wednesday that looks to appease disgruntled farmers amid global trade tensions.

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As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu

With egg prices soaring, the Trump administration is planning a new strategy for fighting bird flu that stresses vaccinations and tighter biosecurity instead of killing off millions of chickens when the disease strikes a flock

The Independent UK

Six more states join national milk testing strategy amid rampant spread of bird flu

Arkansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and West Virginia, bring total number of states in the program to 36

The Independent UK

From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses

Small business owners that rely on eggs for their products are facing sticker shock as the avian flu sparks shortages and high prices for the usually reliable staple

The Independent UK

What is claim farming – and is there anything wrong with it?

Many lawyers and advocates worry the practice is too easy to exploit and could make it harder for genuine abuse survivors to get justice

The Guardian - AU

Farming leaders’ fury as Treasury stands firm on inheritance tax change

Agricultural group representatives met Treasury minister James Murray as anger over the proposed changes to farm inheritance tax continues.

Evening Standard

Fish and chips shouldn’t come with a catch: how Australia can keep illegal seafood off our plates

If you’ve ever been stopped by quarantine officers at the airport, you might think Australia’s international border is locked down like a fortress. But when it comes to trade in seafood, it’s more like a net full of holes.

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3 Agriculture Stocks Cultivating the Future of Farming

Due to rising demand for sustainable products and advancements in agricultural technologies, the agriculture sector is seeing strong growth. Thus, investing in Mission Produce (AVO), Dole plc (DOLE), and ICL Group (ICL), which are poised to benefit from this trend, could be a prudent move. Read more….

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Monday briefing: What you need to know about the underreported bird flu crisis

In today’s newsletter: Avian flu is hitting animals, sending food prices soaring and decimating farms – scientists are preparing for the worst-case scenario

Radio France Internationale

How drones are transforming agriculture in Côte d'Ivoire

In Côte d'Ivoire, where agriculture accounts for 20 percent of GDP, the sector is gradually modernising and adopting new technologies to improve efficiency – notably drones, used in the application of pesticides.

The Independent UK

Egg tracker: Prices dropped in June to under $3

A lull in bird flu cases, egg imports, and Americans choosing to buy fewer eggs due to high prices have helped to reduce the average cost of a dozen eggs

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French group issues Valentine's Day warning that cut flowers have a variety of pesticides

Those Valentine flowers might come with a bit more than vivid colors and a nice scent

Dynamite News

Discovering the genetics of climate adaptation

This challenge is especially urgent for crops, as drought and heat-resistant plants are critical to ensuring food security in an unpredictable future. Read further on Dynamite News:

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That new land use policy that the Tories call ‘national suicide’? It’s urgent, essential – and their idea

No, it isn’t a leftwing plot, it’s a proposal I authored for the Conservatives in 2021. And it could be brilliantly transformative for England, says Henry Dimbleby, managing partner of Bramble Partners

International Business Times

Japan To Release Emergency Rice Reserves To Fight Runaway Inflation

The Japanese government said Friday it will release a fifth of its emergency rice stockpile after hot weather, poor harvests and panic buying over a "megaquake" warning nearly doubled prices over a year.

The Guardian - AU

Japan releases 200,000 tonnes of emergency rice stockpile as prices soar

Agriculture minister says rising prices have ‘had a significant impact on people’s lives’ amid record heat, surges in demand and distribution problems

The Independent UK

Can suspending a cage-free egg law solve the soaring price problem? Nevada takes a crack at it

Record high egg prices prompted Nevada lawmakers to unanimously back suspending their cage-free egg law, but the six other states with similar laws in effect have shown no sign of dropping them even if it might help lower grocery bills

The Independent UK

Thorny problems with Valentine’s roses: Invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt Kenya’s exports

This Valentine's Day Kenya's flower industry is being ravaged by pests, leading some flower farmers to rely more heavily on toxic pesticides

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