Topic: Food & Agriculture — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-08 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rising fertiliser costs and fuel rationing have affected farmers’ productivity, but Myanmar has little capital to replenish these stocks
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[2026-04-08 19:06 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rising fertiliser costs and fuel rationing have affected farmers’ productivity, but Myanmar has little capital to replenish these stocks
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[2026-04-08 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indulge in caviar tastings in Happy Valley, fragrance-inspired teas at W Hong Kong hotel, and innovative Vietnamese cuisine in Central
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[2026-04-08 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Indulge in caviar tastings in Happy Valley, fragrance-inspired teas at W Hong Kong hotel, and innovative Vietnamese cuisine in Central
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[2026-04-08 18:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Agriculture Ministry said Wednesday that pork prices will be lowered this month following consultations with the meat processing industry, as part of efforts to ease the burden on consumers.
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[2026-04-08 16:24 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Sweet roasted pumpkin meets bold Mexican spice in this vibrant, plant-based centrepiece. Topped with a warm, zesty feta pico de gallo, it’s designed for hands-on dining – simply scoop, wrap, and pile it high into soft tortillas for a serious flavour hit.
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[2026-04-08 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A farmer prepares the soil for planting at a farm in Kigali, Rwanda, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
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[2026-04-08 15:28 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: There was an outpouring of grief when late-night Chinatown diner Ling Nan closed in 2020 after nearly three decades, but its legendary XO pipis with Chinese doughnuts – nourishment for generations of over-refreshed night owls and shift workers – live to fight another day. It reopened on Lonsdale Street in late 2021, but most of the excellent staff and the menu remained intact, and the kitchen is still doing its thing until the wee small.
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[2026-04-08 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) has received the highest rating in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s annual assessment of public data provision and management for the sixth consecutive year.
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[2026-04-08 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Toronto’s Double-A team in the Eastern League scored eight runs in the second inning before getting its first hit of the game.
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[2026-04-08 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Rory McIlroy had the task of putting together the Masters Champions Dinner on Tuesday night, but one thing was noticeably absent on the menu.
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[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — More evidence is emerging of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s attempts to turn eastward and plug Hungary economically and politically into Russia — something his opponent is using against him in the run-up to Sunday’s election.
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[2026-04-08 08:44 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: West Australian shoppers are likely to pay more for fruit and vegetables in the coming months after a massive cyclone ravaged a food bowl region.
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[2026-04-08 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: The price ripple: Oil shock spreads to food prices, supply chains, demanding new policy initiatives
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[2026-04-08 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: These Kansas City Chiefs players may be stars on the football field, but their standout status is up for debate in the restaurant space.
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[2026-04-08 06:02 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-08 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: No country was sufficiently warned that its food economy would be seriously compromised if there are unforeseen circumstances such as fertiliser shortages. Now, we are told that we need to brace for such an eventuality.
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[2026-04-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The classic Greek pie of spinach, herbs and feta is far easier to master than its golden, flaky layers suggest. It’s a showstopper of a vegetarian meal, yet many home cooks are haunted by the two great spanakopita sins: the soggy base and the under-seasoned filling.
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[2026-04-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: When searching for one of Footscray’s newest bars online, it can take a second to find what you’re looking for. Second Hand Dealer doesn’t have the most Google-friendly name.
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[2026-04-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: April 8, 2026 — 5:00am
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[2026-04-08 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Developing countries, where fertilizer accounts for a high proportion of agricultural costs, are particularly vulnerable to price increases. (Nikkei montage)
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[2026-04-08 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian food and drink] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: While fig season is at its fullest, Alice Zaslavsky seeks out the sweetest specimens to squish over a layer of labneh
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[2026-04-07 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Danone's CEO told CNBC that inflationary pressures from the Iran war may force the company to consider price hikes as the outlook for conflict in the Middle East remains highly uncertain.
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[2026-04-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Chefs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Freeze, dry or pulse past-their-best rosemary, thyme and more, to use in anything from bread or potatoes to chilled yoghurt soup
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[2026-04-07 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol was interviewed by the French newspaper Le Figaro earlier on Tuesday and warned that the Gulf energy shock "is more severe than those of 1973, 1979, and 2022 combined" because it is affecting oil, gas, food, fertilizers, petrochemicals, helium, and global trade all at once.
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[2026-04-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Coffee] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Our expert spills the beans (sorry) on everything you need to know about coffee. Plus, chefs on cooking the perfect roast and Jess Cartner-Morley’s April essentials
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[2026-04-07 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is implementing a series of measures to protect farmers, fisherfolk, and consumers from rising costs triggered by surging fuel prices, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-07 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With composure as their compass and control as their creed, the Farm Fresh Foxies turned what was billed as a high-stakes duel into a stunning display of dominance.
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[2026-04-07 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-04-07 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Food] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Chips, fish fingers, pizza … restaurant food for children is depressingly predictable. Are there more adventurous options? I took my four-year-old daughter on a month-long mission to find out
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[2026-04-07 17:29 UTC+10:00] [Food / Good Food Guide (NSW)] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
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[2026-04-07 15:56 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Bris)] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Simon Hill could choose to define himself by any one of a bunch of restaurants.
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[2026-04-07 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BANGKOK, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TaoKaeNoi Food & Marketing PLC, Thailand's leading seaweed snack brand, is elevating the fan experience through the "TaoKaeNoi x Chen Zheyuan: A Global Journey of Flavor" event, marking the official introduction of Chen Zheyuan as Global Brand Ambassador. This collaboration celebrates the vibrant role of snacking in modern lifestyles, brought to life through Chen Zheyuan—an artist and a true face of the "New Asian Wave".
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[2026-04-07 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) honored a food delivery rider-turned-cyclist after he set a new Philippine record in the men’s elite sprint at the 2026 Asian Track Cycling Championships with a time of 10.865 seconds.
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[2026-04-07 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From elevated premium spirits to sparkling sake and even a rosé-inspired red sake, two Yamanashi sake makers are elevating the drink
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[2026-04-07 14:15 UTC+10:00] [sake] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From elevated premium spirits to sparkling sake and even a rosé-inspired red sake, two Yamanashi sake makers are elevating the drink
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[2026-04-07 14:10 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Stories driving the day in Brussels and beyond.
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[2026-04-07 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Iran war is affecting daily life in Japan, impacting local ferry services, food prices and public baths. (Source photos by Nankai Ferry/Kyodo and Akitoshi Sugiura)
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[2026-04-07 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: This pasta dish can be made even simpler by using tinned salmon.
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[2026-04-07 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
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[2026-04-07 11:13 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Raymond Tan (Dua Bakehouse) blends the flavours of his Malaysian childhood with French technique at this cafe-bakery. Sardine hand pies sit alongside squishy kuehs, bite-sized desserts usually made of rice flour, and cakes soar sky-high in flavours such as kaya toast or Ribena. Cookies are thick and heavy-set, with a rotating monthly special.
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[2026-04-07 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The city’s Rent Guidelines Board won’t decide this year’s rent hikes for regulated apartments until June, but its staff is already cooking the stats to “justify” Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s promised rent freeze.
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[2026-04-07 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts say more is not always best when it comes to protein and fibre. Here’s some advice on balanced nutrition and gut health
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[2026-04-07 09:15 UTC+10:00] [protein] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts say more is not always best when it comes to protein and fibre. Here’s some advice on balanced nutrition and gut health
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[2026-04-07 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Parliament
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[2026-04-07 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Okonomiyaki chain Chibo's Sennichimae flagship location in Osaka. (Photo by Nikkei)
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[2026-04-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Editorial] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Less than a week remains until the dawn of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year 2026. People are busier than ever, rushing to buy everything needed for the celebrations. This year, however, it is a tougher road than before, now that the cost of food, clothing, and other essentials has soared, driven by rising fuel and electricity prices.
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[2026-04-07 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Syd)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Alessandro and Anna Pavoni are behind six of Sydney’s most renowned Italian restaurants, including Ormeggio at the Spit, but they’ve never put a full-sized pizza on the menu. That’s set to change on April 22, when Pizza’Mare launches at Crown Sydney.
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[2026-04-07 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR decades, farm-to-market roads were touted as the solution to agricultural productivity because these roads could lower the cost of transporting the harvests from the farms to the cities and communities. Farm-to-market roads are among the most politically popular and intuitively sensible public investments. They promise to connect farmers to markets, cut transport costs, reduce post-harvest losses, and bring rural communities into the economic mainstream.
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[2026-04-06 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The president has boasted about cutting prices of drugs, housing, food and gasoline. It’s grossly exaggerated nonsense
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