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When two men knocked on Ida Huddleston’s door last May, they carried a contract worth more than $33m in exchange for the Kentucky farm that had…

Few symbols were more potent than the wooden coffin bearing the inscription “RIP British agriculture, 30th October 2024” that greeted Labour’s environment minister at the annual…

The Queensland government has backtracked on plans to end the shooting of flying foxes from July 2026, continuing a practice wildlife advocates and scientists describe as…

Christmas tree farmers in western North Carolina are still rebuilding from last year’s devastating Hurricane Helene, but growers are optimistic about business and the overall strength…

Ministers “snuck out” the announcement that they had decided to U-turn on inheritance tax for farmers, the Conservatives have said after the government revealed the move…

Inheritance tax for farmers to kick in at £2.5m, not £1m as planned, in government U-turn to help farming communityThe government has just announced a significant…

Donald Trump, having promised to “NEVER LET OUR FARMERS DOWN”, appeared to come through for them this month when he unveiled a $12bn aid package. Industry…

EU delays Mercosur trade deal until January amid farmer protests and opposition from France and Italy.The European Union has delayed a massive free-trade deal with South…

Thousands protest as EU leaders clash over trade pact farmers fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods.Published On 18 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Click here…

France is pushing to postpone a European Union vote to ratify a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of four South American countries, citing concerns about…