Category: crop
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Farmers to hold ‘national strike’ against inheritance tax changes, disrupting supermarket meat and crop supplies
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British farmers are set to stage a “national strike” next week, banning meat and produce from supermarkets in protest against Labour’s new inheritance tax policies. Starting on Sunday, thousands of farmers plan to take part in the week-long strike, which includes a march in London on November 19, where more…
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U.S. headed for bumper crop, which could be a bummer for farmers (NYSEARCA:WEAT)
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Masoud Zengin/iStock via Getty Images U.S. wheat futures rose for a second straight session on Wednesday, jumping about 1.5% in Chicago after rising 2% in the previous session following reports that U.S. corn, soybeans and spring wheat grades deteriorated last week. Meanwhile, domestic wheat prices in Russia rose. The beginning…