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- 1Farmers combine sheep, crops and solar panels in dual-use scheme●Why some farmers are pairing crops and grazing sheep with solar panels
Farmers are installing solar panels on farmland while continuing to use the same ground, grazing sheep beneath and between the arrays and in some cases growing crops alongside them. The approach, known as agrivoltaics, allows agriculture and power generation to share land, giving farmers extra income from electricity while keeping land in production. Coverage is highlighting which setups work best and why sheep in particular suit the panels.
- 2How London became the property market's black sheep▼How London became the property market’s black sheep
The Financial Times examines why London has fallen out of favour with property investors, becoming an outlier among major global cities. The piece argues the city now lags other markets in performance and appeal, and analysts are weighing how long its underperformance may last and what it means for buyers and sellers.
- 3Bluetongue outbreak causing deep distress among farmers●Bluetongue outbreak 'really distressing for farmers'
An outbreak of bluetongue disease is described as 'really distressing for farmers', with livestock keepers facing the impact of the virus on their animals and livelihoods. Bluetongue, spread by biting midges, affects cattle and sheep and can force movement restrictions and animal losses. Farmers are voising alarm over the outbreak's toll on farms.
- 4Texas solar farm pairs sheep grazing with tax revenue▼Texas solar farm combines sheep grazing with millions in local tax revenue
A solar farm in Texas is grazing sheep beneath its panels while generating millions of dollars in local tax revenue, according to Energies Media. The dual-use approach lets land serve both energy production and agriculture, a model known as solar grazing that is drawing attention as large renewable projects expand across the state and rural counties weigh the trade-offs.
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Veteran broadcaster Gloria Hunniford is a trending search among UK audiences. Available imagery links her to the 2026 Sheep Drive, the annual London event in which participants cross the city's bridge with sheep. No further confirmed details about her involvement or the reason for the surge in interest are available at this time.
- 6Sheeppox DNA found hidden in medieval gospel parchments●Ancient virus hunters: how we discovered sheeppox DNA hidden in medieval gospels by Kevin Daly DNA can survive in parchm
Researchers report discovering sheeppox viral DNA preserved in the parchment of medieval gospel manuscripts, showing that DNA can survive in animal-skin writing material for well over a thousand years. The finding highlights how ancient manuscripts can serve as archives of long-lost pathogens, offering virologists and historians a new window into the diseases circulating among medieval livestock and the people who handled them.
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Hong Kong entertainment circles are discussing the funeral of Tam Mei-kam, the mother of the late singer Anita Mui. Reports say her son, described as the family's 'black sheep', was excluded from the ceremony, reopening long-running stories about the family's disputes over Mui's estate. Mui, one of Cantopop's biggest stars, died in 2003, and her family's inheritance battles have drawn attention for years.
- 8Wildlife crossings planned at Joshua Tree to cut road collisions▼Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions;
New wildlife crossings are being planned around Joshua Tree National Park in California's Mojave Desert, aimed at reducing collisions between vehicles and animals such as desert bighorn sheep and tortoises. Officials say the structures will help wildlife move safely across roads while cutting accidents for drivers.
- 9Wildlife crossings planned near Joshua Tree to protect desert animals●Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions; two State Route 62 structures to protect bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats with $6 million-plus funding
Two wildlife crossing structures are planned along State Route 62 in California's Mojave Desert, near Joshua Tree, with more than $6 million in funding. The projects aim to reduce collisions between vehicles and wildlife, protecting bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats that move across the busy desert highway. The crossings are part of a broader push in California to reconnect fragmented habitats and make roads safer for both animals and drivers.