Articles tagged with #agriculture
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French Farmers Force Their Way Through Paris with Tractors to Protest Free Trade Deal
The protests began on Monday, as hundreds of farmers converged on the city's center, blocking major roads and highways with their tractors. The demonstrations have continued throughout the day, with police struggling to maintain order and keep the protesters at bay. Protests Intensify, Police Scramb...
Backyard Flock in Franklin County Tests Positive for Bird Flu
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has confirmed a case of avian influenza in a backyard flock in Franklin County. According to officials, the disease was detected through a voluntary reporting program, and immediate action was taken to contain the outbreak....
Many Farmers Are Going into 2026 on the Brink
The agricultural sector in the United States is on the brink of a major crisis, with many farmers facing financial difficulties due to a combination of factors, including severe drought and market fluctuations. According to a recent report by the National Farmers Union, the average American farmer i...
Government Waters Down Farm Inheritance Tax Plan
The UK government has backtracked on its plans for farm inheritance tax, watering down proposals that would have forced farmers to pay up to 40% inheritance tax on their land. The move comes after a concerted lobbying effort from farming groups and Conservative MPs, who argued that the original prop...