The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-25
USDA Research Identifies and Tracks Moth Species That Can Destroy Packaged Food
Plodia interpunctella, better known as the Indian Meal Moth, is normally found where you store your grains. This means that it can move through tiny openings in plastic or cardboard packages in your... Read more
plodia interpunctella indian meal moth
2024-07-25
AI helps shrimp farming go sustainable
A shrimp farm in Singapore is using AI to help harvest more sustainably. Every watt of energy, every drop of water, every gram of food is optimized used to achieve more with less — all with the help... Read more
business singapore
2024-07-25
Germany: Why are young people shunning farming?
As farmers age, a critical question looms over German farms. Who will grow the food? While seasoned farmers face retirement, the youth is turning away from agriculture, citing bad wages and a lack of... Read more
food security germany
2024-07-24
A two-fold solution for Ladakh farmers facing water scarcity
Farmers in the Himalayan region of Ladakh are facing a water crisis. The desert area relies heavily on glacial meltwater, but the ice masses are shrinking. A local initiative is combining technology... Read more
nature and environment india
2024-07-24
Ghana Disaster Youth Brigades aid Indigenous communities
Many in Ghana's Indigenous communities are focused on appeasing spirits to combat climate change. But Youth Brigades are helping to educate locals on what practices they can adopt and behaviors they... Read more
climate ghana
2024-07-23
Ukrainian farmers look toward harvest season with concern
So many farm laborers have joined the army that there may not be enough help to harvest Ukraine's corn and wheat. Read more
conflicts ukraine
2024-07-21
Living in Poland’s micro-apartments
Tiny apartments are becoming trendy in Warsaw. City planners are celebrating, but the critics say they violate Polish building regulations. Read more
society poland
2024-07-19
July Issue of ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Released
ARS and North Dakota State University researchers are putting facts to whether hempseed cake may be used as a source of protein and fiber in cattle feed without creating CBD or THC residues in edible... Read more
food and nutrition research briefs
2024-07-17
Can India's farmers keep up their fight against PM Modi?
In northern India, defiant farmers continue their steadfast protest amidst challenges posed by the sowing season. Despite facing political obstacles and personal sacrifices, their determination is... Read more
politics india
2024-07-16
A High-Quality Pectin That “Gels With” Low Sugar Products
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists developed a high quality and inexpensive pectin that can successfully gel in low sugar products and still be... Read more
2024-07-16
Ethiopian farmers see value in worm compost
Farmers in one part of southern Ethiopia are making their own organic compost with the help of earthworms. It's good for the farmers and the wider region. After initial resistance, the practice is... Read more
nature and environment ethiopia
2024-07-14
Bird flu: 'No evidence' H5N1 virus spreading among people
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in cows and dairy products in the United States. Authorities say the public health risk is low but warn the virus may adapt to infect humans. Read more
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