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England’s post-Brexit agriculture subsidies overhauled in effort to woo farmers
22+ hour, 44+ min ago (125+ words) England's post-Brexit agriculture subsidies overhauled in effort to woo farmers'Financial Times Save over 40% on Standard Digital Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised price. - Stay informed with global news…...
UK government forced into climbdown on inheritance tax for farmers
2+ week, 3+ day ago (81+ words) Labour has been forced into a climbdown on inheritance tax for farmers following a fierce backlash from rural communities. The government on Tuesday said the threshold for paying 20 per cent ... Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism…...
Trump set to announce $12bn aid package for US farmers hit by tariffs
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (89+ words) Donald Trump is set to announce a $12bn aid package for US farmers, who have been among the hardest hit by the administration's trade policies, the White House announced on Monday. Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism…...
Brussels backs softer regime for gene-edited plants
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (17+ words) Agreement over lighter-touch regulation marks first big loosening of rules since "Frankenfoods" outcry 20 years ago ......
European farmers face ‘real crisis’ as agricultural commodity prices tumble
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (89+ words) After last year's low yields, it should provide some comfort for farmers such as Charles Bracey. But this year it does not. "We're drilling this week in the knowledge that we're not going to make any ... Then $75 per month. Complete…...
Brazil’s superfood from the Amazon fuels ‘bioeconomy’
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (82+ words) The dark purple berry enjoyed promotion as a sustainable "bioeconomy" product at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil's Amazonian port of Bel'm, where it was ubiquitous. Proponents say the native fruit ... Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism…...
How growing rice differently could ease climate change
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (785+ words) Rice is perhaps the world's most important foodstuff " it feeds more than half the global population. But it is also one of the most climate-damaging crops. Rice is usually grown in waterlogged paddy fields, which creates oxygen-starved soils that release…...
School IB business management class: Tony’s Chocolonely boss says investing in farmers is good for business
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (203+ words) This article picked by a teacher with suggested questions is part of the Financial Times free schools access programme. Details/registration'here. Specification: Units 1, 3, 4, 5. Introduction to Business Management; Finance and Accounts; Marketing; Operations Management Read the article below and then answer…...
The battle to create the world’s finest wool
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (552+ words) Innovation in men's style today is measured not in dollars or pounds sterling but in microns. A unit of measurement used to define the diameter of a single fibre (a human hair, for example), a micron is a thousandth of…...
Trump tariffs could fund bailout for US farmers, says agriculture secretary
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (121+ words) The Trump administration is drawing up plans to use tariff revenue to fund a programme to support US farmers as they head into harvest facing falling export sales and rising input costs, agriculture ... Want a deeper look? Save now on…...