2nd human infected with H5N1 bird flu in U.S., CDC says
A Michigan farm worker has been diagnosed with bird flu — the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows. The patient had mild eye symptoms and …
Agriculture
China’s durian prices drop as Vietnam steps in to make up for gaps in Thai supply
“When they have a lot, the prices go down,” Zhao said. “When the piles are higher, you can see that clearly.” Competition for a larger share of China’s seemingly bottomless …
‘Back to the future’ for carbon credit scheme
Changes to the carbon credit scheme will allow third-party stakeholders to come up with innovative ways to reduce emissions but critics say it could undermine the system. A new proponent-led …
‘Back to the future’ for carbon credit scheme
Changes to the carbon credit scheme will allow third-party stakeholders to come up with innovative ways to reduce emissions but critics say it could undermine the system. A new proponent-led …
Farmers butt heads over sheep and ‘poor’ budget
Angry farmers wearing “keep the sheep” t-shirts have walked out on the federal agriculture minister enraged by his decision to end live sheep exports in 2028, while describing the budget …
Queensland researchers test arachnid venom for groundbreaking insecticide ingredient
Arachnid venom could be the next key ingredient in insecticides to help in the fight against pests such as locusts. University of the Sunshine Coast researcher Shaodong Guo is investigating …
Floods battering Brazil, Afghanistan are extreme climate events scientists warn we aren’t prepared for
Historic flooding in southern Brazil may take a month to subside with more than half a million people out of their homes and warned not to return. “I have never …
US software firm closes China outpost, as foreign business confidence hits record low
A weak economy and falling business confidence among foreign companies in China appear to have taken a toll on a small US software company’s outpost in the northeastern port city …
Dairy farmers concerns at Fonterra’s ‘step change’
Farmers are concerned that the sale of dairy giant Fonterra’s Australian assets could drive the prices they get for their milk further down. The New Zealand company, which owns Western …
Brighton farm draws hundreds of supporters in eminent domain fight
A Brighton vegetable farm’s fight against a metro district’s eminent domain action to provide storm drainage for new housing drew hundreds of people to an Adams County courthouse Monday in …