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#sustainability
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm an apple farmer - how the wax on your fruit really gets there, you shouldn't be scared

The wax on store-bought apples is a natural protective layer and not an unhealthy additive.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Darragh McCullough: Costs are spiralling out of control in my attempts to do my bit for the environment

Environmental good intentions can lead to significant hidden costs for farmers and other individuals attempting to comply with regulations.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Environment

How sustainability is 'definitely driving profitability' for this Cork dairy farmer

Focusing on sustainability allows farmers to maintain profitability without expanding operations.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm an apple farmer - how the wax on your fruit really gets there, you shouldn't be scared

The wax on store-bought apples is a natural protective layer and not an unhealthy additive.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Darragh McCullough: Costs are spiralling out of control in my attempts to do my bit for the environment

Environmental good intentions can lead to significant hidden costs for farmers and other individuals attempting to comply with regulations.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Environment

How sustainability is 'definitely driving profitability' for this Cork dairy farmer

Focusing on sustainability allows farmers to maintain profitability without expanding operations.
more#sustainability
#inheritance
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Agriculture

'My husband works on his family land - unlike his siblings - and his father says he'll get the farm, but there's nothing in writing. Should we be worried?'

Farm partnership and inheritance concerns can create family tension.
Clarity in legal documentation is essential for fair asset distribution.
fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

What's in a name: how family surnames still hold immense power in keeping 'the land' firmly in the hands of men

Cultural norms in Ireland promote male inheritance of farms, sidelining women despite their rightful claims.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Writing

'I am leaving the farm to my nephew - and my son has been aggressive and threatening since he found out. What can I do?'

Sound legal advice is essential when navigating inheritance disputes to safeguard your wishes.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Agriculture

'My husband works on his family land - unlike his siblings - and his father says he'll get the farm, but there's nothing in writing. Should we be worried?'

Farm partnership and inheritance concerns can create family tension.
Clarity in legal documentation is essential for fair asset distribution.
fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

What's in a name: how family surnames still hold immense power in keeping 'the land' firmly in the hands of men

Cultural norms in Ireland promote male inheritance of farms, sidelining women despite their rightful claims.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Writing

'I am leaving the farm to my nephew - and my son has been aggressive and threatening since he found out. What can I do?'

Sound legal advice is essential when navigating inheritance disputes to safeguard your wishes.
more#inheritance
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Funeral of young farmer killed in crash hears he was a 'likeable rascal' who always had a 'beaming smile'

Desmond Eugene O'Kelly tragically died in a tractor accident, profoundly affecting his family and the Carrigallen community.
#agriculture
NYC food
fromGrub Street
2 months ago

Bird Flu Wiped Out His Entire Farm

Doug Corwin's duck farm faced devastation due to a bird flu outbreak, requiring the culling of all 100,000 ducks after a rapid spread of illness.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

As Famine Stalks Gaza, Farmers Lament Their Many Losses

The ongoing war in Gaza has devastated local farming, leading to destruction of equipment, loss of life, and a return to primitive farming methods.
fromThe Local France
5 years ago
France politics

5 things to know about France's 2025 farm show

The Salon de l'agriculture unites French farmers with the public and politicians, celebrating the country's agricultural heritage amidst challenges.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
UK news

How social media and a love of lambing brought this globe-trotting Englishwoman to a hill farm in Sligo

Jazmine Williams combines sheep farming with full-time veterinary work and children's book writing while reflecting on her family's impact from past farming challenges.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Heartbroken' young farmers join London protests over Labour's inheritance tax changes

The proposed inheritance tax reforms threaten the survival of family farms, triggering protests across the farming community.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and why

The government’s inheritance tax plans may affect a smaller number of farms than claimed by farmers' groups, impacting about 500 estates per year.
NYC food
fromGrub Street
2 months ago

Bird Flu Wiped Out His Entire Farm

Doug Corwin's duck farm faced devastation due to a bird flu outbreak, requiring the culling of all 100,000 ducks after a rapid spread of illness.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

As Famine Stalks Gaza, Farmers Lament Their Many Losses

The ongoing war in Gaza has devastated local farming, leading to destruction of equipment, loss of life, and a return to primitive farming methods.
fromThe Local France
5 years ago
France politics

5 things to know about France's 2025 farm show

The Salon de l'agriculture unites French farmers with the public and politicians, celebrating the country's agricultural heritage amidst challenges.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
UK news

How social media and a love of lambing brought this globe-trotting Englishwoman to a hill farm in Sligo

Jazmine Williams combines sheep farming with full-time veterinary work and children's book writing while reflecting on her family's impact from past farming challenges.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Heartbroken' young farmers join London protests over Labour's inheritance tax changes

The proposed inheritance tax reforms threaten the survival of family farms, triggering protests across the farming community.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and why

The government’s inheritance tax plans may affect a smaller number of farms than claimed by farmers' groups, impacting about 500 estates per year.
more#agriculture
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Canola farmers feel forgotten amid trade war, ongoing Chinese tariffs | CBC News

Canola farmers are anxious about the impact of tariffs on planting decisions and overall crop production.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Ex-NFU boss who said tractor tax will wipe out farms' hired to lead government probe

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism accessible to all without paywalls.
#mental-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

My family has grown Britain's food for 140 years. Here's what politicians don't understand about farming | Clare Wise

Owning a family farm carries immense pressure and expectation, impacting farmers' mental health and self-worth.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Farmers take on PM with toys for weapons

Farm toys donated by farmers highlight challenges of family farms facing proposed death duties, while also raising mental health awareness and joy for children.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

NFU chief warns some farmers considering ending their lives before Labour's tax grab starts in April 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour's proposed inheritance tax increase poses severe mental health risks to elderly farmers, threatening both their economic future and emotional well-being.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

My family has grown Britain's food for 140 years. Here's what politicians don't understand about farming | Clare Wise

Owning a family farm carries immense pressure and expectation, impacting farmers' mental health and self-worth.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Farmers take on PM with toys for weapons

Farm toys donated by farmers highlight challenges of family farms facing proposed death duties, while also raising mental health awareness and joy for children.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

NFU chief warns some farmers considering ending their lives before Labour's tax grab starts in April 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour's proposed inheritance tax increase poses severe mental health risks to elderly farmers, threatening both their economic future and emotional well-being.
more#mental-health
#food-security
SF food
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Federal funding cut for California farms program, impacting farmers, food banks, schools

The Farms Together Program, aiding small farmers in selling to food banks, is losing federal funding due to government budget cuts.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Hundreds of tractors to descend on Westminster in farming protest this week

Farmers protest against new inheritance tax changes that threaten the viability of UK agriculture, asserting the need for food security.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chancellor's 'Grim Reaper Tax' attack on farmers proves yet again that Labour have no idea on Business - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reliance on global food markets jeopardizes Britain's food security; farmers play a crucial role in sustaining local economies.
SF food
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Federal funding cut for California farms program, impacting farmers, food banks, schools

The Farms Together Program, aiding small farmers in selling to food banks, is losing federal funding due to government budget cuts.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Hundreds of tractors to descend on Westminster in farming protest this week

Farmers protest against new inheritance tax changes that threaten the viability of UK agriculture, asserting the need for food security.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Chancellor's 'Grim Reaper Tax' attack on farmers proves yet again that Labour have no idea on Business - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reliance on global food markets jeopardizes Britain's food security; farmers play a crucial role in sustaining local economies.
more#food-security
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze

Small farmers like Gale Livingstone face uncertainty due to funding cuts and policy changes affecting their viability.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meath farm family wins High Court battle with luxury hotel over right of way

Farmers have legal access via the main avenue of Bellinter House, as ruled by the High Court.
#inheritance-tax
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Farmers' protest LIVE: Hundreds of tractors to descend on Westminster in 'RIP British Farming' demo

Farmers are protesting Labour's inheritance tax changes, which threaten their financial stability and farming heritage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Tories attack BBC for questioning farming lobby's inheritance tax claims UK politics live

Angela Rayner will represent Keir Starmer at PMQs as he returns from the G20, amid pressing issues on Ukraine, inflation, and farming taxes.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Farmers descend on Westminster amid inheritance tax row as Starmer faces MPs' questions

Farmers are protesting against proposed inheritance tax changes, fearing they threaten the viability of family-run farms.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Farmers protest in Westminster branding the PM as 'Starmer the farmer harmer' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Farmers protest against Labour's inheritance tax, uniting against policies perceived to threaten British farming.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Minister urges farmers to 'look calmly' at tax plans

The government plans to implement inheritance tax on farmland over 1 million, which the farming minister claims will minimally impact farmers.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Most farmers won't pay inheritance tax, PM insists

Changes to inheritance tax will not impact the majority of farmers, despite concerns highlighted by the National Farmers' Union.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Farmers' protest LIVE: Hundreds of tractors to descend on Westminster in 'RIP British Farming' demo

Farmers are protesting Labour's inheritance tax changes, which threaten their financial stability and farming heritage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Tories attack BBC for questioning farming lobby's inheritance tax claims UK politics live

Angela Rayner will represent Keir Starmer at PMQs as he returns from the G20, amid pressing issues on Ukraine, inflation, and farming taxes.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Farmers descend on Westminster amid inheritance tax row as Starmer faces MPs' questions

Farmers are protesting against proposed inheritance tax changes, fearing they threaten the viability of family-run farms.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Farmers protest in Westminster branding the PM as 'Starmer the farmer harmer' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Farmers protest against Labour's inheritance tax, uniting against policies perceived to threaten British farming.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Minister urges farmers to 'look calmly' at tax plans

The government plans to implement inheritance tax on farmland over 1 million, which the farming minister claims will minimally impact farmers.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Most farmers won't pay inheritance tax, PM insists

Changes to inheritance tax will not impact the majority of farmers, despite concerns highlighted by the National Farmers' Union.
more#inheritance-tax
#ireland
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
OMG science

Escaped fish farm salmon feared to be breeding weakness into wild cousins

Escaped farmed salmon threaten the wild Atlantic salmon populations in Ireland through disease and genetic contamination.
fromIndependent
7 months ago
JavaScript

How the political big beasts went on the hunt for rural votes at the Ploughing

The farming demographic is a vital focus for political leaders in their campaigns.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
OMG science

Escaped fish farm salmon feared to be breeding weakness into wild cousins

Escaped farmed salmon threaten the wild Atlantic salmon populations in Ireland through disease and genetic contamination.
fromIndependent
7 months ago
JavaScript

How the political big beasts went on the hunt for rural votes at the Ploughing

The farming demographic is a vital focus for political leaders in their campaigns.
more#ireland
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I was a corporate lawyer working in a Dublin office for 30 years - now I spend my days farming olive oil in Tuscany'

Laura and Ed Miller transformed their lives, moving from corporate jobs in Dublin to farming an olive grove in Italy, making premium olive oil.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Invention of Agriculture

Humans' shift from hunting-gathering to farming was influenced by climate and necessity, rather than being purely a mistake leading to negative outcomes.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

This 300-Square-Foot Cabin Can Stretch to 500, Solarium Included

The pandemic motivated individuals like Yvette Lanneaux to transform their lives, shifting from traditional careers to new, fulfilling passions such as farming.
fromJuxtapoz
7 months ago
Design

Juxtapoz Magazine - Martin Kacmarek's Social Realism in the Brilliant "Short Roots"

Martin Kačmarek's art merges historical labor themes with contemporary issues of land, ownership, and emotional ties in the context of social realism.
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