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Don’t let Germany become like America, agri minister warns – POLITICO

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Don’t let Germany become like America, agri minister warns – POLITICO

Germany is at risk of becoming as politically polarized as the U.S. amid huge farmer protests over subsidy cuts, Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir has warned. “This is a dangerous divide that can lead to conditions like those in the USA,” Özdemir told Germany’s Funke media group in an interview, according to reports Tuesday. “People no … Read more

Northland farmer trains oxen to replace tractor and quad bike and slash use of fossil fuels

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Northland farmer trains oxen to replace tractor and quad bike and slash use of fossil fuels

Northlander Claire Ganantchian is training two young oxen to replace the tractor and quad bike on her farm in Haruru to reduce her carbon emissions. Photo / Jenny Ling Northland farmer Claire Ganantchian has gone back to the basics, using a pair of oxen to plough the fields and horses as transport to achieve her … Read more