Ghanaian researchers, farmers, and industry officials are developing new preservation and processing methods to turn millions of discarded cashew apples into a profitable economic resource.
London Mayor warns of catastrophic climate impacts across Europe and the UK amid record heatwaves, condemning a rising tide of climate denial, political delay, and misinformation.
Fifteen elephants have died of suspected cyanide poisoning in Kenya's Amboseli National Park after eating tomatoes from nearby farms, sparking investigations and raising concerns over human-wildlife conflict.
The Bureau of Meteorology has announced an independent review led by Phillip Glyde to examine public trust and services following a flawed $96.5 million website revamp, though regional farmers remain sceptical.
Extreme heat, drought, and wildfires across Europe are causing widespread crop failures, threatening reduced food production and pushing up prices for staples like olive oil, grains, and vegetables.
Christopher Wright, 73, has been jailed for 35 years for murdering lodger Richard Dyson, 55, in 2019, dismembering his body, and hiding it in a concrete-filled barrel. Karl Schwalbe, 72, received a 3-year sentence for perverting justice.
Vegetable farmers in the UK face severe crop damage and financial strain following the driest July in 190 years, while English winemakers benefit from hot, dry conditions yielding high-quality grapes and increased production.
Two NSW blueberry farmers and an earthmoving contractor were fined a total of $130,000 by the NSW Land and Environment Court for building an illegal dam and clearing native vegetation on a property north of Coffs Harbour.
Farmers, landowners, and firefighters are urging a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in England and Wales due to extreme wildfire risks driven by dry weather and heatwaves.
High levels of microplastics and plastic contamination were discovered in a Turkish waterway near an Adana recycling hub supplied with British waste, raising agricultural and food safety concerns.
A Victorian farmer has sent a $40,000 invoice to the state government after losing over 160 livestock to wild dogs, following the March 2024 ban on lethal dingo control in north-west Victoria.
Daniel, a 15-year-old Nigerian, was trafficked to the UK in 2022 under false pretenses to donate a kidney to Sonia Ekweremadu, daughter of Nigerian Senator Ike Ekweremadu. Daniel was coerced and deceived, with his exploitation facilitated by Obinna Obeta, a Nigerian radiologist in London, who had previously used a similar scheme for his own kidney transplant.
Benjamin Lewis, 48, fascinated by vampires and blood, was detained in a hospital after leaving stolen sheep and deer corpses at New Forest churches, frightening parishioners and farmers. DNA evidence led to his arrest for religiously aggravated harassment and theft.
Meredydd Jones, 86, a sheep farmer from Powys, Wales, was diagnosed with hydatid disease caused by a tapeworm, experiencing severe pain before two operations in 2018-2019. Public Health Wales highlights the disease as a significant concern, especially in mid Wales due to sheep farming and ongoing research aims to track dog movements.
英國全國農民總工會警告，英格蘭部分地區因熱浪持續與嚴重乾旱，可能面臨糧食短缺。農民正搶收作物，小麥收成期為有史以來最早。工會會長呼籲首相採取行動，提供稅務減免助農民興建蓄水系統，以應對氣候變遷帶來的挑戰。
Roy Kim, a 13-year-old Oregon student, developed a device using a Peltier Module to convert air moisture into water. This innovation provides a sustainable water source for drought-prone farmers and earned him a spot as a top 10 finalist in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) warns Britain could face food shortages due to severe drought and ongoing heatwaves in England, impacting crop yields and leading to the earliest harvest on record. Health alerts are issued as temperatures rise, posing risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
Queensland's proposed State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 raises fears among landowners and environmental groups of land seizure and bypassing environmental laws for "state strategic projects," despite government assurances.
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought, marking the third such event in five years, as July becomes the driest month on record. Extreme heat, intensified by the climate crisis, has fueled wildfires, stressed farmers, and revealed archaeological sites, prompting hosepipe bans for 23 million people.
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought, with July set to be the driest month on record, as extreme heat and a lack of rainfall intensify. This marks the third drought in five years, leading to hosepipe bans for 23 million people, numerous wildfires, and concerns for farmers and wildlife.
11-year-old Naboshree Santra from Florida developed biodegradable soilshade balls to reduce water evaporation and help soil retain moisture, earning her a spot in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge finals where she could win $25,000.
13-year-old Roy Kim from Oregon developed a device using a Peltier Module to convert atmospheric moisture into water, providing a sustainable irrigation solution for drought-affected farmers. His invention, producing 10ml in two hours, is a finalist in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
Daniel Storey, a landholder in Junction View, Queensland, successfully rallied his community against Rosehill Sandstone's proposed 62-hectare quarry on his family's farm. The developer unexpectedly withdrew its application, highlighting the impact of community opposition on resource projects.
The DMK has moved the Supreme Court, seeking directions for Karnataka to immediately release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, citing the 2018 verdict and CWMA's recent order for 3,500 cusecs daily for 15 days. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar appealed to protesters to withdraw agitation, emphasizing compliance with judicial orders while protecting farmers' interests.
