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12/01/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The quiet death of the British family farm
The U.K. government is implementing inheritance tax reforms that cap long-standing relief for family farms. Critics argue the policy forces the breakup of multigenerational farms to pay large tax bills, leading to a surge in farmland sales. The changes incentivize converting productive agricultural land into solar farms, wind projects and rewilded estates for tax efficiency. […]
11/29/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A toxic divide: EPA ignores international cancer warning about dangerous herbicide
The World Health Organization‘s cancer research agency has classified the herbicide atrazine as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Despite this international warning, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proceeding with plans to reapprove the pesticide’s use. Atrazine, a known hormone disruptor, contaminates the drinking water of approximately 40 million Americans. The chemical is also linked to […]
10/30/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A new brew: Uganda overtakes Ethiopia as Africa’s coffee leader
Uganda has surpassed Ethiopia to become Africa’s top coffee exporter, driven by record-breaking shipment volumes. The country’s coffee export earnings have soared, reaching billions of dollars annually and providing a major economic boost. Government-led initiatives, including a massive coffee replanting program and market liberalization, are credited for the sustained growth. Strong global demand, particularly from […]
10/03/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Ethylene gas: The secret reason your fresh produce is going bad
Fruits like apples and bananas release ethylene gas, which can accelerate the ripening and spoilage of surrounding produce. Separating ethylene producers from sensitive produce in the fridge can prevent spoilage and minimize food waste. Storing certain fruits and vegetables at room temperature or refrigeration can extend their shelf life, with careful attention to ripeness. Washing […]
09/05/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The toxic divide: Neonicotinoid pesticides and the global regulatory conundrum
The EU has banned neonicotinoids, while the U.S. and Canada enforce partial restrictions, leading to a confusing landscape for environmental protection. Neonicotinoids are linked to declines in bee populations and other pollinators, posing significant risks to global food security. The high yield benefits of neonicotinoids are offset by negative environmental and health impacts, creating a […]
08/21/2025
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By Willow Tohi
BREAKING: USDA halts taxpayer-funded solar panels on farmland—protecting food security and national sovereignty
USDA bans taxpayer-funded solar projects on productive farmland, reversing a decade-long trend of agricultural land loss to subsidized “green” energy schemes. Tennessee alone has lost 1.2 million acres of farmland in 30 years to solar development, with projections of 2 million acres lost by 2027. Foreign adversary-made solar panels (e.g., China) are now prohibited in […]
07/23/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Climbing CO? levels fuel agricultural triumph—and spark a climate debate
Rising CO? has supercharged global plant growth, boosting fruit yields and resilience to cold. Historical evidence shows temperature fluctuations linked to solar activity, not human emissions. IPCC climate claims face skepticism over flawed data and biased research selection. Trillions in global climate spending could be misdirected without measurable cooling. Scientists argue CO?’s role in warming […]
07/07/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A solar storm’s billion-dollar agricultural toll and the race to fortify GPS systems
A May 2024 solar storm caused over $565M in agricultural losses, crippling GPS-guided farming across the U.S. Midwest. The Gannon Solar Storm disrupted GPS signals by up to 230 feet, triggered by solar particles heating the ionosphere into a plasma “wall.” Farmers lost an average of $17,000 per farm, with 70% of U.S. croplands relying […]
06/25/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Bombing of Iran’s fertilizer plants sparks global food chain fears
Renewed Middle East hostilities forced Iran to mothball seven urea plants, halting production capacity of 8.9 million tons annually and cutting Egypt’s output due to disrupted natural gas supplies. Iran, the world’s third-largest urea exporter (4.5 million tons in 2024), compounding China’s reduced fertilizer exports (dropping to 2M from 5.5M tons), exacerbates global shortages. Urea […]
05/20/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Nigeria’s water crisis: Unraveling the role of systemic governance failures over climate narratives
Nigeria’s water crisis stems from institutional negligence, deforestation and poor agricultural policies—not climate change. Historical droughts (e.g., 1970s Sahel crisis) were natural, but current challenges are worsened by unsustainable land use and policy failures. Media and NGOs often blame climate change for shrinking water resources, but evidence points to human actions—like upstream dam projects, excessive […]
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