Farming hit by worst crisis since the thirties

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British farmers face a serious collpase in livestock and crop prices due to a number of factors including the rise in value of pound sterling and Russia's economic problems. Wheat remains profitable as a result of European Union subsidies, but most other activities bring losses. The Agriculture minister, Nick Brown, is seeking more funds, and any help for farmers is likely to come with conditions attached. Some livestock farmers have abandoned animals in public locations. Brown argues that farmers have continued to breed animals despite oversupply.

Crop Production, Labor force information, Cattle Ranching and Farming, Farms, Wheat, Wheat Farming, Livestock Farms, Economic aspects, Cover Story, Grain industry, Livestock industry

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The growing pains of a selectively bred chicken

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Animal welfare campaigners in the UK are expressing concern about the increasing trend towards boosting the weight of broiler chickens. It has already become possible to make chickens reach a weight of 3kg at six weeks old, and this will become a widespread practice within five years.

Public affairs, Broiler, fryer, and roaster chickens, Chickens, Broilers, Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production, Ethical aspects, Animal welfare, Broilers (Poultry), Broilers (Chickens)

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The last menageries

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Issues raised by London Zoo's decision to move its three elephants to much larger accommodations at Whipsnade are discussed. The history of animals in captivity is considered, and is suggested that the age of the menagerie has come to an end.

Facilities & equipment, Botanical and zoological gardens, Arboreta & Zoological Gardens, Zoos and Botanical Gardens, History, Leisure industry, Buildings and facilities, Captive wild animals, London Zoo

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