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The government’s post-Brexit subsidy regime has left some farmers with less money than before
Farming body seeks recruits from 6,000 miles away in fight to help rural economy
Producers face having to cull cows or find more land after government says bloc’s decision will not be overturned
Food supply chains are coming under threat because of climate change
Dairy farming produces much of Ireland’s emissions, but herd-owners say large-scale culling is not the answer
Fears for global food security as Moscow pushes for a greater share of wheat trade
Dairy farmers are increasingly using giant fans and sprinklers to help their cattle cope with extreme heat
Retailers claim they are battling to keep costs down for consumers after average punnet price increased 11% in 2022
Climate change is starting to hit hard. How will it affect the world’s farmland? Plus: warning labels for unhealthy food; robots that weed; making biodiversity pay; food tracing start-ups; high hopes for agritourism; houses — and more — of straw
Attracting tourists can increase prosperity in areas unsuited to intensive agriculture
Smaller farms at risk as production costs of milk exceed the amount that most farmers are paid
Improved business methods expand horizons beyond subsistence level
Controls could be eased on plants ranging from wheat able to withstand drought to fungus-resistant tomatoes
Exit by owner of agricultural company Kernel is blow to largest bourse in central and eastern Europe
The US and its allies must prioritise investment in the country’s agricultural systems
Investor interest is growing in a protein-rich food source that could also free up agricultural land
New crop varieties and a turn to the Middle East could give the sector new impetus
The country’s ban on chemical fertilisers backfired, but still sharpened interest in greener alternatives
An ambitious scheme aims to raise incomes and protect nature in a region blighted by violence
New production techniques will help, but more judicious use by farmers will help even more
Continuing drought conditions leave traders and analysts worried about this year’s output
Brussels needs a greener agricultural sector to help meet its climate goals. But farmers say they’re being asked to do too much
Giorgia Meloni’s ban looks like an exercise in brand protection
Evolving technology is enhancing soil’s ability to store carbon and mitigate the environmental effects of industrialised farming
Britain’s move to cut duties as it seeks entry to CPTPP trade deal sparks concern among green groups
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