LONDON — With banners, bullhorns, toy tractors and an angry message, British farmers descended on Parliament…
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French farmers escalate protests against an EU-Mercosur trade deal and fear unfair competition
BEAUVAIS, France — French farmers escalated protests Monday against the European Union-Mercosur trade agreement under negotiation,…
Georgia officials agree to spend $100 million on Hurricane Helene aid for farms and forestry
ATLANTA — Georgia’s state government is diverting $100 million to spend on loans to farmers and…
McDonald’s E. coli case count rises as federal officials inspect an onion grower
WASHINGTON — Federal officials on Wednesday reported more cases of E. coli poisoning among people who…
Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, for buying illegally raised cattle
BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s environmental agency has levied $64 million in fines against 23 meatpacking companies…
Midwest chicken farmers struggle to feed flocks after sudden closure of processor
Dozens of farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin are scrambling to feed their flocks after a…
Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan’s rice crop
KAMIMOMI, Japan — In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama prefecture, a small…
Mexico sends 660 soldiers, National Guard to protect lime growers suffering extortion by cartels
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has sent 660 soldiers and militarized National Guard officers this month to…
How farmers in Burundi banded together to get fair prices for avocados
KAYANZA, Burundi — Farmers in a remote part of Burundi know to look for a truck…
South Korea sets a compensation plan for dog meat farmers before the 2027 ban
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea announced plans Thursday to compensate farmers and others in the…