The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-06
Sweetwater Farms: Cultivating Knowledge in Houston
Sweetwater Farms HTX is cultivating a vibrant community in Houston through agriculture, outreach, and education. Read more
2024-08-05
CUFI: Urban Farming Revolution in Chennai
Explore CUFI's impact in Chennai: rooftop gardens, community health benefits, and empowerment through sustainable urban farming initiatives. Read more
2024-08-02
Farmworkers face record-breaking high global temperatures
“It’s not because we wouldn’t want to (take a break and cool off), but because we’re scared that they would dismiss us,' says farmer Eulalia Mendoza. Read more
2024-08-01
The Momentum to End Hunger in the U.S. Is Growing
“We need to be impatient,” says U.S. Representative Jim McGovern. “We need to be pushing every lever and every which way.” Read more
2024-07-31
What would happen if all humans went vegan?
If everyone gave up animal products at once, what would that mean for us and the planet? How realistic is a world without packaged meat, leather shoes or soap? And what would happen to our farm... Read more
science switzerland
2024-07-31
Report Examines How Corporate Lobbying Influences Farm Bill
A recent UCS report finds that through lobbying and campaign donations, Big Ag has the largest financial influence over the Food and Farm Bill. Read more
2024-07-30
Rice farmers in Philippines battle drought
The El Nino weather pattern has led to significant agricultural losses in the Philippines, with rice farmers and their families struggling to make ends meet. Read more
food security philippines
2024-07-30
Gambia: Women explore sustainable oyster farming
Gambian women are benefiting from sustainable oyster harvesting, thanks to an international project. Their ingenious tidal river farm reduces pressure on the mangrove ecosystem and is much safer for... Read more
food security the gambia
2024-07-30
IPES-Food Report: Territorial Markets Empower Resilience
Discover how IPES-Food's groundbreaking report advocates for resilient food systems through empowering territorial markets. Read more
2024-07-29
Nonsense in the US-Mexico Corn Fight
Neighbors can’t even agree what to fight about in the GM corn fights. Looking at the apparent facts, figures, and law, this dispute is senseless. Read more
2024-07-28
India: Helping farmers avoid bad onions
Onions are a staple of many Indian dishes. Fluctuating prices have angered farmers and consumers – leading to protests and even political upheaval. Could improved storage help stabilize this volatile... Read more
nature and environment india
2024-07-26
The Overlooked Climate Friendly Protein
Here’s why this little-known fish might just be the most sustainable protein on the planet. Read more