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Bird flu at facility in Ängelholm
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Bird flu at facility in Ängelholm

Bird flu has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Ängelholm municipality, reports P4 Kristianstad.
Bird Flu Season in Sweden Could Be Worst in Years, Experts Warn
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Bird Flu Season in Sweden Could Be Worst in Years, Experts Warn

Bird flu has struck early and there is a risk of a worse flu season than in several years. Large parts of southern Sweden have been classified as high-risk areas and this has consequences for domestic birds' ability to stay outdoors
28,000 Turkeys Culled in Sweden Due to Bird Flu Outbreak
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28,000 Turkeys Culled in Sweden Due to Bird Flu Outbreak

Bird flu has been detected at a facility with approximately 28,000 turkeys in Tomelilla municipality in Skåne.
First Emergency Grain Stores to Be Established in Northern Sweden
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First Emergency Grain Stores to Be Established in Northern Sweden

The first emergency stocks for grain in Sweden will now begin to be established in the north.
Pedigree Cat Breeders in Sweden Violate Animal Protection Rules
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Pedigree Cat Breeders in Sweden Violate Animal Protection Rules

Hundreds of breeders of pedigree cats do not follow the rules that exist to protect the cats during breeding, shows an examination that TV4's Kalla Fakta has made. The Board of Agriculture views the cheating seriously
Dairy Cows Retain Grazing Rights; Farmers to Receive Compensation
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Dairy Cows Retain Grazing Rights; Farmers to Receive Compensation

The right for dairy cows to graze outdoors will remain, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD). Instead, dairy farmers will receive an annual compensation of 1,000 kronor per cow
Swedish Potato Farmers Face PFAS Dilemma Amid Consumer Demands
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Swedish Potato Farmers Face PFAS Dilemma Amid Consumer Demands

Customers' demands for neat potatoes — oval, moderately sized and with a smooth and blemish-free skin — is the explanation for potato fields in Sweden being sprayed with PFAS. This is claimed by potato farmer Anders Andersson, who thinks he is faced with a choice between the plague or cholera
Swedish Potato Farmers Face PFAS Dilemma Amid Consumer Demands
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Swedish Potato Farmers Face PFAS Dilemma Amid Consumer Demands

Customers' demands for neat potatoes — oval, moderately sized and with a smooth and blemish-free skin — is the explanation for potato fields in Sweden being sprayed with PFAS. This is claimed by potato farmer Anders Andersson, who thinks he is faced with a choice between the plague or cholera
MSB Highlights Uncertainties in African Swine Fever Crisis Management
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MSB Highlights Uncertainties in African Swine Fever Crisis Management

The large swine fever outbreak in Västmanland 2023 was handled well regarding the infection itself – but there were deficiencies in the crisis management, states MSB in its evaluation.
Swedish Hemp Cultivation Doubles, Reaches Record Levels
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Swedish Hemp Cultivation Doubles, Reaches Record Levels

The cultivation of Swedish hemp has doubled compared to last year and has now reached a record level, reports P4 Malmöhus.
Cucumber Shortage in Norway Tied to Viral TikTok Salad Trend
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Cucumber Shortage in Norway Tied to Viral TikTok Salad Trend

A viral cucumber salad that is spreading on Tiktok is believed to be one of the reasons why there is now a shortage of the vegetable in Norway.
Swedish Meat Shortage Expected to Persist for Several Years
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Swedish Meat Shortage Expected to Persist for Several Years

Do you want to eat Swedish meat? Then offal can be the new thing. The shortage of beef in the refrigerated counters can persist for several years, according to researcher Anna Hessle
Autumn Wheat Boosts Swedish Grain Harvest by 14 Percent
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Autumn Wheat Boosts Swedish Grain Harvest by 14 Percent

This year's grain harvest is expected to be 5. 9 million tons
Fish Breeding for Release Drops by Nearly Half in Sweden
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Fish Breeding for Release Drops by Nearly Half in Sweden

Last year, the production of food fish decreased by six percent compared to the previous year – at the same time as the operating costs remain at the same level, according to the Board of Agriculture. The amount of fish and crayfish to be released into natural waters or used for cultivation was almost halved
Swedish Farm Ends 25 Years of Organic Milk Production Due to Low Demand
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Swedish Farm Ends 25 Years of Organic Milk Production Due to Low Demand

25 years of ecological milk is now a closed chapter at Sommar's agriculture. The reason? The Swedes buy ever fewer ecological products in the food store
Swedish Farm Ends 25 Years of Organic Milk Production Due to Low Demand
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Swedish Farm Ends 25 Years of Organic Milk Production Due to Low Demand

25 years of ecological milk is now a closed chapter at Sommar's agriculture. The reason? The Swedes buy fewer and fewer ecological products in the food store
Dog and Child Names Often Overlap in Popularity, Study Finds
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Dog and Child Names Often Overlap in Popularity, Study Finds

Support for Swedish Farmers to Cut Emissions Available Until 2027
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Support for Swedish Farmers to Cut Emissions Available Until 2027

The government wants agriculture to release less nitrogen. Farmers will be able to apply for support from the Swedish Board of Agriculture from this year until 2027 to reduce emissions
State May Take Over Restaurant Food Supervision in New Proposal
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State May Take Over Restaurant Food Supervision in New Proposal

The state is proposed to take over the supervision of food at restaurants. As the organization looks today, it is very vulnerable, says the investigator Magnus Oscarsson
African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024
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African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024

The number of wild boars infected with African swine fever within the EU decreased by 83 percent in 2024, compared to the previous year. This means that the number of cases is the lowest since 2017
Ladybug Named 2025 Garden Bug of the Year for Its Benefits
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Ladybug Named 2025 Garden Bug of the Year for Its Benefits

Harmless and useful, but misunderstood with an undeserved bad reputation. Rarely has a bug been in such need of a little extra encouragement as the ladybug – this year's garden bug
Police Dogs Suffering in New Patrol Vehicles, Handlers Report
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Police Dogs Suffering in New Patrol Vehicles, Handlers Report

Police dogs are suffering when they ride in the police's new dog patrol vehicles.
Sweden Faces Declining Groundwater Levels Amid Dry Conditions
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Sweden Faces Declining Groundwater Levels Amid Dry Conditions

In large parts of Sweden, the groundwater levels are far below normal for the time of year – and lower levels are expected. The starting point for the summer is not good, says Carl-Erik Hjerne, hydrogeologist at SGU
Summer Jobs Available: Collect Wildflower Seeds Across Sweden
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Summer Jobs Available: Collect Wildflower Seeds Across Sweden

If meadows are to be recreated, seeds of the right kind are needed. Now a project is starting to collect the seeds across the entire country
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