The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-01
Targeted Grazing, A Successful & Low-Cost Method to Manage Cheatgrass When Timed Properly
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2024-10-01
The AI Advantage: Reshaping the Future of the Food and Beverage Supply Chain
By providing objective data and real-time analytics, AI can significantly mitigate litigious disputes and streamline operations, turning challenges into opportunities. Read more
software & technology ai/ar
2024-10-01
U.S. Port Strikes: A Predictable Source of Supply Chain Disruption
The lack of investment in productivity-enhancing technology appears to be an industry-wide problem. While the digitization issue remains unresolved, the cycle of predictable disruptions at U.S. ports... Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-10-01
Legislation Aims to Help Eaters Make Eco-Friendly Choices
Wondering about the climate impact of your diet? The new Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act could revolutionize how eaters shop and eat. Read more
2024-10-01
There's No Resilience Without Empowered Communities
As food system risks become even more severe and unpredictable, diversification is our only way forward, panelists said at Climate Week NYC. Read more
2024-09-30
Pitting Good Versus Bad Fungi on Sweet Corn: A Delicate Dance
The same defenses that help some varieties of sweet corn resist fungal diseases can also stymie the potency of a beneficial fungus used to kill hungry caterpillar pests, studies by Agricultural... Read more
2024-09-30
Pearl millet — making a great grain even better
Pearl millet can be a life saver across Africa's savanna regions at this time of year, while farmers wait to harvest other crops. It's nutritious, resilient to extreme weather and grows fast. How can... Read more
food security ghana
2024-09-30
Sustainable and tasty — traditional dry fish makes comeback
Anton Thina sells karuvadu, or dry fish, prepared using an age-old method under sand. He attaches great importance to using fresh, locally sourced fish. His success is changing attitudes towards... Read more
nature and environment india
2024-09-30
Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds
Rapa Nui has long stood as a symbol of ecocide — an act of deliberate, environmental destruction by humans. But new studies suggests the theory is wrong. Read more
science chile
2024-09-30
Port of Montreal Workers on Strike
The Maritime Employers Association announced a three-day strike at two terminals, beginning Sept. 30 at 7 a.m. The strike is expected to last through Thursday, and affects close to 350 members. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-09-30
Scope 3 Emissions Remain Hurdle for Many Supply Chain Companies: Study
Over the past five years, pressure from investors to improve supply chain sustainability has grown by 25%, making it the fastest-growing driver of sustainability efforts. Read more
sustainability carbon footprint