The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-04
The Promise of Sustainable, Humane Pig Farming
'Most people...can't get out the door without thinking of a farmer—or shouldn't. Being a part of that is a very big honor to me.' Read more
2024-10-04
Food Equity and Health Are Vital To Climate Action
A resilient food system must center farmers and support communities in producing their own food, panelists said at Climate Week NYC. Read more
2024-10-03
Mitigating climate change with local weather data
After repeat devastation by floods, a community in Kerala has come together to mitigate the impact of climate change: collecting and sharing regional-specific weather data. Read more
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2024-10-03
A spiky delicacy from Malaysia gets trade boost from China
Malaysia, one of the world's biggest producers of the spiky, smelly durian, is expected to profit from growing the fruit. Hopes for a boom were triggered after China has opened its market for imports... Read more
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2024-10-03
Conflict Threatens to Create Another Cycle of Refugee Seeds
The current conflict in the Middle East is putting some of the most desert-adapted seed collections in the world at risk. Read more
2024-10-03
Setting the Bar for a Regenerative Food System
“We want everyone to be able to raise to a higher standard because that ultimately is going to allow us to deliver on our higher purpose.” Read more
2024-10-02
The Future of Food: Experts Convene for Crops that Nourish
At the Crops That Nourish Convening experts will explore sustainable agriculture solutions for human and planetary health. Read more
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
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
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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
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