Archives for August 26, 2013

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European pig prices rise as supply tightens

By Nicholas Robinson

Pig prices across Europe are 5% higher than last year, despite producers seeing a decline in price in the last two weeks, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has said.

Syngenta challenges EU insecticide ban

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Swiss agrichemical firm Syngenta has said it will take the European Commission to court over its decision to suspend the use of a pesticide on crops pollinated by bees.

What makes sourdough any more "real" than other breads?

By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

September is set to be the month of sourdough in the UK, with The Real Bread Campaign gearing up for Britain’s first national celebration of the bread. But what makes this bread any more "real", anyway?