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Tax change sows anger on England farms
Tax change sows anger on England farms
Economy
by  AFP

In a field in southwest England where his dairy cows graze, Adam Stanbury said he feared the government's new farm tax, coupled with existing economic headwinds, will ruin his family business and many others.

Climate change cooks up Japanese 'cabbage shock'
Climate change cooks up Japanese 'cabbage shock'
Economy
by  AFP

Japan's much-loved "tonkatsu" pork cutlets come with a mound of freshly shredded cabbage, but a surge in the price of the humble vegetable has prompted chef Katsumi Shinagawa to skimp on servings. Chef Shinagawa does not want to pass on the price increases to his customers, however.