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Extreme Weather Impacts UK Harvest, Spurs Shift to Nature-Friendly Farming
Due to extreme weather events in 2024, England experienced its second-worst harvest, with losses between 10-20 percent; however, farmers like Martin Lines are transitioning to nature-friendly farming methods, driven by post-Brexit policies and research into drought-resistant crops and water conserva...
Extreme Weather Impacts UK Harvest, Spurs Shift to Nature-Friendly Farming
Due to extreme weather events in 2024, England experienced its second-worst harvest, with losses between 10-20 percent; however, farmers like Martin Lines are transitioning to nature-friendly farming methods, driven by post-Brexit policies and research into drought-resistant crops and water conserva...
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48% Bias Score
Sewage Sludge: UK's Risky Fertiliser Practice
Annually, 768,000 tonnes of sewage sludge containing 'forever chemicals', pharmaceuticals, and microplastics are spread across 150,000 hectares of English farmland, raising concerns about soil contamination and food chain safety due to insufficient regulation and testing, despite bans in other count...
Sewage Sludge: UK's Risky Fertiliser Practice
Annually, 768,000 tonnes of sewage sludge containing 'forever chemicals', pharmaceuticals, and microplastics are spread across 150,000 hectares of English farmland, raising concerns about soil contamination and food chain safety due to insufficient regulation and testing, despite bans in other count...
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56% Bias Score
Clarkson Urges UK Floating Farms
Jeremy Clarkson proposes building floating farms in British ports like London and Liverpool, inspired by a £3 million Dutch model with 30 cows using automation for waste and energy, aiming for eco-friendly farming.
Clarkson Urges UK Floating Farms
Jeremy Clarkson proposes building floating farms in British ports like London and Liverpool, inspired by a £3 million Dutch model with 30 cows using automation for waste and energy, aiming for eco-friendly farming.
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52% Bias Score
Labour's Farming Plan Risks Worsening River Pollution
Labour plans to ease planning rules for farmers to build larger chicken sheds, despite warnings from environmental campaigners that this will worsen river pollution from chicken waste, a major problem already affecting rivers like the Wye.
Labour's Farming Plan Risks Worsening River Pollution
Labour plans to ease planning rules for farmers to build larger chicken sheds, despite warnings from environmental campaigners that this will worsen river pollution from chicken waste, a major problem already affecting rivers like the Wye.
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56% Bias Score
UK Inheritance Tax Plan Sparks Concern Among Welsh Farmers
The UK government's planned 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1 million from April 2026 is causing distress among Welsh farmers, prompting the NFU Cymru president to urge for mitigation of its human impacts, despite government claims that only 500 farms will be affected yearly.
UK Inheritance Tax Plan Sparks Concern Among Welsh Farmers
The UK government's planned 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1 million from April 2026 is causing distress among Welsh farmers, prompting the NFU Cymru president to urge for mitigation of its human impacts, despite government claims that only 500 farms will be affected yearly.
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52% Bias Score
Soil Degradation Worsens Climate Change Impacts Across Europe and UK
A report reveals that over 60% of EU and 40% of UK agricultural soils are degraded due to intensive farming, impacting water cycles, worsening climate change, and contributing to food shortages and price increases; experts call for soil restoration to be prioritized.
Soil Degradation Worsens Climate Change Impacts Across Europe and UK
A report reveals that over 60% of EU and 40% of UK agricultural soils are degraded due to intensive farming, impacting water cycles, worsening climate change, and contributing to food shortages and price increases; experts call for soil restoration to be prioritized.
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20% Bias Score
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.
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
Farmer Calls Government's £343 Million Rural Economy Announcement 'Spin'
Derbyshire farmer Amy Wheelton disputes the government's claim of a £343 million rural economy boost, stating it's payment for existing work, not new funding, despite the government's assertion it's the largest investment ever in sustainable food production.
Farmer Calls Government's £343 Million Rural Economy Announcement 'Spin'
Derbyshire farmer Amy Wheelton disputes the government's claim of a £343 million rural economy boost, stating it's payment for existing work, not new funding, despite the government's assertion it's the largest investment ever in sustainable food production.
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56% Bias Score
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