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How Brunch Came to a Backyard Farm in Compton
By The New York Times |
1 hour ago
Meghan McCarron explores LA's food scene, focusing on Alma Backyard Farms' brunch gatherings in Compton. Founded by Richard Garcia and Erika Cuellar, Alma aims to provide job opportunities and food se...
Separating wheat from chaff in the farm tax debate | Letters
By The Guardian |
17 hours ago
Farmers express concerns over the proposed inheritance tax on agricultural property valued over £1m. They argue that the tax could make farming non-viable for the next generation and suggest alternat...
Reeves standing firm against U-turn on inheritance tax for farmers
By The Guardian |
18 hours ago
Despite Treasury considering ways to soften impact, Chancellor remains firm on inheritance tax policy for farmers. Labour MPs anticipate policy will be softened despite Treasury's denial. Concerns ove...
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Senate Farm Bill Draft Seeks To Close Loopholes For Intoxicating Hemp
By Forbes | 19 hours agoThe Senate's Farm Bill draft introduces updated hemp regulations to address loopholes in intoxicating hemp products. It revises the definition of hemp, sets clear THC thresholds, and offers two licens...
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Congress poised for another farm bill punt after Senate nonstarter
By The Hill | 1 day agoHouse Republicans rejected Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow's farm bill proposal, likely opting for a one-year extension of the 2018 bill. The main disagreements include reference pr...
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Look at the farmers' protest, and then ask yourself: how will we ever make tax fairer amid such grumbling? | Polly Toynbee
By The Guardian | 1 day agoLabour faced challenges in implementing tax reforms due to powerful lobbies. The issue was highlighted by farmers protesting against inheritance tax, symbolizing public discontent with wealth inequali...
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North Texas nonprofit Hope Farm receives Pegasus Prize to help combat fatherlessness among youth
By CBS News | 1 day agoHope Farm, a nonprofit in North Texas, is dedicated to supporting young men facing fatherlessness. Through programs and support, they aim to prevent negative outcomes and break the cycle, recently rec...
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$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK's most expensive cup
By Yahoo! Finance | 2 days agoA Scottish dairy offers the UK's most expensive cup of coffee at 272 British pounds, including a share of the farm. Investors get a flat white for buying shares, supporting sustainable farming and exp...
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Flour millers face supply crunch as wheat farmers tighten grip on stocks
By Reuters | 2 days agoBy Naveen Thukral and Renee HickmanSINGAPORE/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wheat growers in several exporting countries are reluctant to sell their crops with prices near four-year lows, traders, farmers an...
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Starmer and the farmer's revolt - Politics Weekly UK
By The Guardian | 2 days agoFarmers protested in Westminster against inheritance tax changes in last month's budget. The government insists it will only impact a few farms, but many fear it could lead to the downfall of their bu...
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Tories attack BBC for questioning farming lobby's inheritance tax claims - UK politics live
By The Guardian | 3 days agoKeir Starmer is absent for PMQs, with Angela Rayner representing him. Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, is also missing, with Alex Burghart standing in....
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UK failing animals with just one welfare inspector for every 878 farms - report
By The Guardian | 3 days agoOnly 2.5% of over 300,000 UK farms were inspected in 2022 and 2023, with 22% not meeting animal welfare standards. Lack of enforcement and prosecution were highlighted, raising concerns about the mist...
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Victoria to build $370m state-owned solar farm and battery in state's west
By The Guardian | 3 days agoThe Victorian government is investing $370m in a solar and battery farm project in Horsham, set to power over 50,000 homes. The State Electricity Commission will own and operate the park, aiming to be...
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Wednesday briefing: Why farmers won't take Starmer's inheritance tax land grab lying down
By The Guardian | 3 days agoGovernments in Europe clash with the agricultural sector due to changes in inheritance tax affecting farms. The complex battle reveals broader tensions in farming communities, highlighting challenges ...
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Is Vital Farms (VITL) The Best Agriculture Stock To Buy Right Now?
By Yahoo! Finance | 3 days agoVital Farms Inc. is evaluated against other top agriculture stocks. The agriculture market is evolving due to population growth, climate change, and technological advancements, with a projected value ...