The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-26
Seeds for Resilience Boosts Genebanks in Sub-Saharan Africa
Discover how Seeds for Resilience is transforming genebanks in Sub-Saharan Africa, helping farmers thrive and preserving vital crop diversity. Read more
2024-08-23
ARS Scientists and Research Partners Work on Developing Field Diagnostic Kit for Lebbeck Mealybug with a Safer Alternative
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and research partners have found a faster, safer, and less expensive way for growers to detect the... Read more
controlling lebbeck mealybugs nipaecoccus viridis
2024-08-23
26 Organizations Helping Kids Understand Why Food Matters
These 26 organizations around the world are working tirelessly to teach kids about nutrition, gardening, cooking, and more. Read more
2024-08-22
How Farmers Are Nourishing and Healing the Planet
In his new book, Roger Thurow shows how farmers are finding success by turning to regenerative practices. Read more
2024-08-21
Ode to Travel: Recipes and Images From Around the World
Ode to Travel is a travel book by Patrick Trefz, featuring recipes and photographs from 38 different locations around the world. Read more
2024-08-20
FarmsSHARE: Feeding Families, Supporting Farmers
Explore how FarmsSHARE connects local farms with families in need, making a big impact on food security and community health across North Carolina. Read more
2024-08-16
Droughts caused by severe heat in Hungary lead to major crops damage
According to the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture, the areas damaged by drought are growing by several tens of thousands of hectares every week. Read more
2024-08-16
Family Farmers Are the Future. Let’s Celebrate Them!
Family farms are the backbone of the food system, producing more than 80 percent of the world’s food value. Read more
2024-08-15
Water stress: Algeria’s strategies
One of the biggest challenges facing Algeria is its drinking water supply. To respond to this emergency, the government is innovating by investing in desalination and wastewater recycling. Read more
2024-08-15
Urban American Farmer Is Growing Austin’s Local Food System
Urban American Farmer is expanding Austin’s local food system through food education and relationships. Read more
2024-08-14
Training Modules Available to Help Producers Better Manage Phosphorus Losses
A series of online training modules is now freely available to farmers, engineers, environmental consultants and others interested in designing on-farm systems to remove phosphorus from field runoff... Read more
2024-08-14
How are Belgian vineyards adapting to climate change?
Winegrowers in Belgium's Walloon region are adapting their wine growing technique due to the growing threat of climate change. Read more