Tag #Agriculture

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theguardian.com
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UK to Prioritize British Food in Public Sector Procurement

The UK government will mandate that at least half of all food purchased by hospitals, schools, and prisons be sourced from British farms adhering to the highest welfare standards, aiming to address farmer concerns over inheritance tax changes and boost domestic food production.

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40% Bias Score

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bbc.com
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Avian Flu Outbreak: US Faces Economic and Public Health Crisis Amidst Trump Administration Budget Cuts

Avian flu outbreak in the US has killed 156 million birds since 2022, causing egg prices to surge and forcing farmers into difficult choices; a new variant (D1.1) infects cattle and humans, with at least one human death; the Trump administration's budget cuts raise concerns about response efficacy.

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44% Bias Score

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zeit.de
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Unsustainable Food Production Drives Price Hikes, Disproportionately Affecting Low-Income Households"

Rising food prices, especially for meat and dairy, disproportionately impact low-income individuals due to unsustainable production practices; a shift towards sustainable diets could mitigate this and reduce environmental costs, but requires significant policy changes.

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44% Bias Score

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euronews.com
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EU Scraps Pesticide Reduction Target

The EU has indefinitely shelved its plan to halve pesticide use by 2030, due to opposition from right-wing parties and farmers, shifting focus to trade and biopesticide innovation instead of mandatory reduction targets.

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48% Bias Score

Life on Land
repubblica.it
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Italian Beer Sector: Growth Driven by Innovation and Sustainability

The Italian beer sector, experiencing 2% growth despite economic headwinds, is focusing on innovation, sustainability, and domestic supply chain strengthening, as highlighted at a Carlsberg Italia-organized talk during Beer&Food Attraction in Rimini.

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28% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
zeit.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Nordzucker Completes Extended Beet Harvest Amidst Low Sugar Prices

Nordzucker's 2024 beet harvest campaign, lasting 145 days across European sites, yielded high beet volumes but slightly lower-than-average sugar content due to cooler spring weather; low EU sugar prices pose a significant financial challenge.

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24% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
lefigaro.fr
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France Aims to Boost Food Production to Strengthen Sovereignty

French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard, speaking at the Salon de l'Agriculture, urged increased domestic food production to bolster national food security, counter degrowth arguments, and maintain France's role as a major agricultural exporter, amidst international uncertainty.

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56% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Potash Threaten American Farmers

American farmers face significant cost increases due to proposed 25 percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian potash, impacting the fertilizer market and potentially affecting food prices; Nutrien Ltd. reported lower earnings due to market challenges.

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36% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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W2E's Innovative Approach to Renewable Natural Gas Production

Colorado-based startup W2E Renewable Solutions offers a new method of producing renewable natural gas from manure, addressing the inefficiencies of anaerobic digesters by creating syngas which can be converted to electricity, green hydrogen, or renewable natural gas, and producing valuable byproduct...

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Climate Action
fr.euronews.com
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EU Shelves 2030 Pesticide Reduction Goal

Facing farmer protests and criticism, the European Union has indefinitely postponed its plan to halve pesticide use by 2030, shifting its focus to incentivizing farmers rather than imposing environmental targets.

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56% Bias Score

Climate Action
lemonde.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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French Parliament Approves Controversial Agricultural Bill

The French National Assembly passed a new agricultural bill, streamlining regulations and supporting farmers while facing criticism for potentially weakening environmental protections; the bill now awaits final Senate approval before the Paris International Agricultural Show.

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60% Bias Score

Climate Action
lefigaro.fr
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Lidl Stands Alone as Major Food Distributors Boycott Paris Agricultural Show

The 2024 Salon International de l'Agriculture (SIA) in Paris, from February 22nd to March 2nd, will feature Lidl's continued participation despite the absence of major competitors like Auchan, Intermarché, Carrefour, and Lactalis, reflecting ongoing tensions between large distributors and farmers, t...

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