Culinary meat from cattle; global staple with health and environmental notes.
The UK faces a second record heatwave this summer. Government plans for farming aim to increase resilience and nature-friendly farming, but critics say long-term funding is lacking and risk is being pushed onto farmers amid rising prices. Analysis of several articles from The Guardian and Independent highlights concerns over funding, resilience, and policy implementation.
A new wave of measures aims to curb forest loss by linking cattle tracing, land ownership, and deforestation monitoring. Brazil and Colombia are advancing systems to track cattle and publicize ownership, targeting supply chains tied to forest clearing. The changes seek to improve oversight, close loopholes, and align with international market demands.
Inflation has eased modestly in May, with headline CPI slowing in several countries. In South Africa, inflation rose modestly due to higher fuel prices, while food inflation continues to subside. Across nations Nigeria and Malawi also show mixed patterns in food and non-food prices, reflecting uneven price pressures.
Inflation has held steady at 2.8% in May, the same as April, with transport costs (air fares, petrol) and taxes offset by slower food price rises. Petrol and fuel costs rise; airfares surge due to Easter timing, while food and heating costs ease. The Bank of England faces decisions as rate prospects remain uncertain.
Canada has launched a C$3.2 billion plan over ten years to increase competition in the grocery sector, expand domestic processing, and boost year-round fruit and vegetable production in response to high grocery prices.