Tag: Farming
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Record-Breaking Hereford Tractor Run Draws Huge Crowd Across City
Record turnout marks a chilly but heartwarming Hereford tradition The Herefordshire farming community gathered in unprecedented numbers on December 20 for a tractor run that turned heads across Hereford. Organisers described the event as a record-breaking turnout, with hundreds of tractors and other farm vehicles of all sizes taking to the roads to showcase rural…
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Farmers Under Pressure: Parkinson’s Link to Pesticides Sparks U.S. Outcry
Introduction: A Growing Crisis in the Fields Across rural America, thousands of farmers are facing a troubling health crisis: Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder, appears disproportionately among those who work the land and handle pesticides. Local families describe a troubling pattern—early tremors, muscle stiffness, and a slowing of daily tasks—paired with growing concerns that…
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Country Diary 1950: End of a Freezing Hereford Day on the Farm
Introduction: a snapshot from a Hereford farm in 1950 On a cold winter day in Hereford in 1950, time seems to slow as the sun slips toward the hedgerows and a hush settles over the fields. The country diary tone captures ordinary hours that, stitched together, reveal a rhythm of farm life: the careful end-of-day…
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What Kenya Can Learn From Indiana’s Farming Prowess
Introduction: A Lesson Across Continents On the plains of Indiana, a scale of agriculture that many Kenyan farmers only hear about in reports becomes tangible. The United States’ corn belt isn’t just about large fields; it’s a system built on thoughtful policy, access to credit, advanced machinery, data-driven farming, and strong cooperative networks. Kenya, a…
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Push to Return 450 GL of Water to the Murray-Darling Basin Intensifies as Government Expands Purchases From Farmers
Government Accelerates Plan to Return 450 GL to the Murray-Darling Basin The Australian government is stepping up its program to return a substantial volume of water to the Murray-Darling Basin’s environment. Environment Minister Murray Watt announced a renewed push to secure environmental water, with a target of 450 gigalitres (GL) being returned over coming years.…
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Housing Order Urged to Shield Poultry Flocks from Avian Flu Risks
Urgent call for a housing order as Avian Influenza threats grow The IFA Poultry Committee has renewed its call for a government housing order to shelter poultry flocks from Avian Influenza (AI) after confirmed cases emerged in County Tyrone and nearby areas in recent days. With the risk of further spread increasing, industry leaders say…
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Why Do We Eat Chicken Over Other Birds Like Seagulls and Swans
Introduction: Why chicken became the plate’s default When you sit down to a meal, chances are the protein on your plate comes from a chicken or its products. But why do we eat chicken so much more than other birds—like seagulls, swans, or even wild game birds? The answer lies at the intersection of biology,…
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From Rot to Revenue: How Farmers Are Redefining Waste into Wealth
From Rot to Revenue: Transforming Livestock Waste into Wealth In many rural communities, livestock is a lifeline, providing food, livelihoods, and resilience. Yet a shadow of waste often accompanies abundance. Across Busia and other agricultural hubs, forward-thinking farmers are redefining what used to be a local nuisance into a profitable, sustainable business through the waste-to-wealth…
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“Damage has been done”: Farming community reacts to rumours of an inheritance tax U-turn
Rising anxiety in the farming community The talk in farming circles has shifted from policy detail to real-world fear. Even before the budget is unveiled, rumours of an inheritance tax (IHT) tweak have rippled through rural communities. Last year’s reforms, which proposed a 20% IHT on estates over £1m, sparked mass protests and deep concern…
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Damage has been done: Farming community reacts to rumours of inheritance tax U-turn
Overview: Rumours of an IHT U-turn As the budget approaches, whispers of potential changes to the inheritance tax (IHT) reforms for farms have sent ripples through rural communities. Last year’s plan to impose a 20% IHT on estates over £1 million sparked widespread protests and fears that small farms could be forced to sell to…