The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-25
Fragile recovery in monarch butterfly population
The monarch butterfly is imperiled by the loss of food and habitat as well as climate change, but an expansion in its winter hibernation area was a sign of recovery. Read more
2022-05-25
Evening Edition | Wednesday, May 25, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, catch up on the latest news about the UAW strike, potential for summer extreme weather, and funding to expand rural businesses. Read more
2022-05-25
UAW strike at CNH Industrial continues after workers reject 'final offer'
“To be quite frank, what the company offered didn’t even show up on the radar of any of our contract surveys the membership filled out,” says Nick Guernsey, president of UAW Local 807. Read more
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2022-05-25
Why some farmers are turning away from the Tories
The mood is shifting in an industry destabilised by economic shocks and post-Brexit reforms. Read more
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2022-05-25
'It used to be easy to get fruit pickers'
Brexit and the pandemic are blamed for a lack of seasonal workers in the food and farming sector. Read more
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2022-05-25
How can Ukraine export its harvest to the world?
Ukraine has crops that could help lower food prices, but there's no easy way of getting them. Read more
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2022-05-25
Shocking rise in toxic pesticides on European fruit, says study
Is the fruit and veg you’re buying laced with cancer causing chemicals? Read more
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2022-05-25
Improving fruit and vegetable consumption will require a holistic approach
A new research initiative takes aim at a major nutrition challenge. Read more
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2022-05-24
Ukrainian tractor driver killed while spraying
Because mines are masked, it is impossible to tell if fields are mined without special equipment. Read more
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2022-05-24
Cross-border dispute over gene-edited crops
The UK government has asked Scotland to reconsider gene-edited crops but Scotland wants to stick to EU standards. Read more
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2022-05-24
Genetically modified tomatoes contain more vitamin D, say scientists
Low vitamin D levels affect roughly 1 billion people. Could this be the solution? Read more
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2022-05-24
From torrents to trickles: Managing the future of irrigation
Five key points to improve water sustainability in the 21st century. Read more
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