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The government must tackle lack of workers or risk a crisis in milk production, say industry leadersThe UK’s largest dairy cooperative has said there could be further increases in the price of milk and other dairy products if the government does not ur…
Investigation of meat sourced by Polish firm that sells frozen poultry to Lidl, Asda and Iceland raises superbug concernsA major supplier of chicken to UK supermarkets is sourcing birds dosed with antibiotics “critical to human health”, according to a …
Feedback argues ministers’ failure to include measures to reduce production of meat and dairy products was unlawfulMinisters broke the law by failing to make plans to cut consumption of meat and dairy in England, activists will argue in a legal challen…
Falling water levels in Kakhovka reservoir could imperil canals that feed some vital crop regionsRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam has led to fears that a depleted reservoir will leave three critical regio…
Populations of bees, spiders, ground beetles and hoverflies have declined twice as fast on land farmed for crops in the past 30 years, despite funding for more sustainable farming methodsConservation measures over the past 30 years have failed to stop …
Analysis shows handful of corporations extract tens of billions of dollars of raw materials a year – and their commitments to restoration vary greatlyA handful of global giants dominate the industrialisation of the Amazon rainforest, extracting tens of…
Investigation involving Guardian shows systematic and vast forest loss linked to cattle farming in BrazilMore than 800m trees have been cut down in the Amazon rainforest in just six years to feed the world’s appetite for Brazilian beef, according to a …
River’s condition said to be declining as Wildlife Trusts calls for action from government on farming pollutionThe River Wye’s health status has been downgraded by Natural England, as wildlife charities accuse the government of failing to stop farming …
Transition to post-Brexit farming payments means scheme to protect hedgerows could be lostHedgerows in England are under threat, farmers and nature groups have warned, as the government prepares to cut funding that protects them.Hedges are vital habita…
Scheme that began to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee in 2012 has thrived, project audit findsWildflower meadows planted a decade ago to celebrate 60 years of the late queen’s reign have thrived, with 101 new fields of flowers created sin…