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The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

Farmworkers exposed to bird flu

Many dairy worker advocates believe H5N1 has spread to more people than is being reported

Salon

How avocado impacts the environment

"Over time, though, every serving of avocado toast takes a toll on Michoacán's land, forests and water supply"

Salon

PM welcomes China dropping ban on beef exports

China has lifted suspensions from several Australian beef exporters and remaining sanctions could be gone in time for a high-level visit in Canberra.

AAP

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Researchers find a tiny organism has the power to reduce a persistent greenhouse gas in farm fields

Thanks to heavy use of nitrogen fertilizer, tiny organisms that flourish in farm fields emit nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas that can warm the planet more than carbon dioxide and stay in the atmosphere for over a century

The Independent UK

Orange juice makers consider using other fruits after prices go ‘bananas’

Global industry ‘in crisis’ as fears about Brazilian harvest help push wholesale prices to record highs

The Guardian - UK

Uttarakhand saw 54 pc decline in area under horticulture production in last six years

Uttarakhand has witnessed a 54 per cent decline in the area under horticulture production in the last six years till 2023, research showed, partially attributing the change to global warming. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Avocados are a ‘green gold’ export for Mexico, but growing them is harming forests and waters

Consumers’ love for avocados in the United States seems to know no bounds. From 2001 through 2020, consumption of this fruit laden with healthy fats tripled nationwide, rising to over 8 pounds per person yearly.

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As avian flu hops to cows and at least two humans, migrant farm workers are at risk

Officials are incentivizing testing, but experts say workers need protective equipment and paid sick leave to limit spread

The Guardian - US

How to keep your produce fresh

"Moisture loss through damaged skin speeds up deterioration and nutrient loss"

Salon

Why I love my CSA (it's more than the weekly box of fresh produce)

If you're looking for fresh, locally grown food this summer, a Community-Supported Agriculture program might be the answer

The Independent UK

Farmers flying high as demand for aviation fuel soars

Growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel is good news for Australian agriculture, according to research from Rabobank.

AAP

Scientists get creative in monitoring bird flu outbreak – by testing feces

With second human case of H5N1 reported, CDC launches dashboard to monitor wastewater, and recruits students to help

The Guardian - US

6 killed in Idaho crash were agricultural workers from Mexico, officials say

Officials say six people killed when a pickup ruck crashed into a passenger van in Idaho were agricultural workers from Mexico

The Independent UK

Brazil Farmer Who Lost Everything To Floods Recalls Water's Fury

It was 6:00 in the morning when Brazilian farmer Vernei Kunz heard the roar of water as the Forqueta river overflowed its banks and swept away most of his 5,000 pigs.

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Salon

GOP farm bill would slash food stamps

"Every SNAP participant would receive less to buy groceries in future years under this proposal," said one critic

The Guardian - UK

Nature’s ghosts: how reviving medieval farming offers wildlife an unexpected haven

Agriculture is often seen as the enemy of biodiversity, but in an excerpt from her new book Sophie Yeo explains how techniques from the middle ages allow plants and animals to flourish

The Independent UK

Australia reports new bird flu case day after first human infection

The human case found in Australia is of the same H5N1 strain that has spread rapidly around the world

Al Jazeera

Ivorian cocoa farmers ‘barely survive’ while chocolate company profits soar

Farmers in Ivory Coast, the source of 45% of the world’s cocoa beans, battle climate change and market inequality.

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The Guardian - AU

Bird flu detected at second Victorian farm as separate outbreak found in Western Australia

Discovery at Terang follows detection of H7N3 avian influenza at Meredith egg farm, where mass chicken cull is taking place

Medical Daily

CDC Reports Second Human Case Of Bird Flu In Michigan Dairy Worker

The CDC confirmed there is still no evidence of human-to-human transmission, and infection risk to the public remains low.

AAP

Bird flu at second farm as farmers on high alert

Farmers are remaining on high alert after bird flu was detected at a second Victorian farm linked to another property where mass culling is under way.

Salon

Second human bird flu case in Michigan

An Australian bird flu case was also confirmed, but is not related to the dairy industry

The Independent UK

Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows

A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu in what is the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows

The Guardian - AU

First human H5N1 case reported in Australia as another highly pathogenic strain of bird flu detected on Victorian farm

Authorities say strain of avian influenza detected at Meredith farm is H7N3, which has been detected in Australia before

The Independent UK

Trump Media stock slumps after reporting $327.6m first quarter loss, costing former president more than $766m

Company says losses are result of recent merger but share price has dropped 13.2% since Friday

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