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fromIndependent
1 day ago
Agriculture

'My husband works on his family land - unlike his siblings - and his father says he'll get the farm, but there's nothing in writing. Should we be worried?'

Farm partnership and inheritance concerns can create family tension.
Clarity in legal documentation is essential for fair asset distribution.
#sustainability
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
3 weeks ago

Crop Diversity Benefits: Why Variety is Key to Sustainable Farming

Crop diversity enhances ecological and economic benefits on farms, resulting in improved resilience and yields.
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago
Agriculture

Farmers face frozen jobs and heavier workloads under DOGE 'efficiency' budget - High Country News

Federal grants are essential for farmers, but recent funding freezes create significant hardships amid challenges like droughts and market fluctuations.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Agriculture

How automation has improved productivity and freed up time on this Meath dairy farm

Technology has revolutionized dairy farming at Meade Farm, simplifying management tasks.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Agriculture

How a college placement in Denmark 40 years ago led this Tipp man to build his own 3m wind farm

Baden Powell's wind farm on his beef farm can power several thousand homes and utilizes sustainable practices to enhance profitability.
fromModern Farmer
2 days ago
Agriculture

7 Time-Tested Intercropping Combos That Will Feed Your Soil

Intercropping enhances soil health, biodiversity, and crop yields more sustainably than monocropping.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
3 weeks ago

Crop Diversity Benefits: Why Variety is Key to Sustainable Farming

Crop diversity enhances ecological and economic benefits on farms, resulting in improved resilience and yields.
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago
Agriculture

Farmers face frozen jobs and heavier workloads under DOGE 'efficiency' budget - High Country News

Federal grants are essential for farmers, but recent funding freezes create significant hardships amid challenges like droughts and market fluctuations.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Agriculture

How automation has improved productivity and freed up time on this Meath dairy farm

Technology has revolutionized dairy farming at Meade Farm, simplifying management tasks.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Agriculture

How a college placement in Denmark 40 years ago led this Tipp man to build his own 3m wind farm

Baden Powell's wind farm on his beef farm can power several thousand homes and utilizes sustainable practices to enhance profitability.
fromModern Farmer
2 days ago
Agriculture

7 Time-Tested Intercropping Combos That Will Feed Your Soil

Intercropping enhances soil health, biodiversity, and crop yields more sustainably than monocropping.
more#sustainability
fromMedievalists.net
3 days ago
Agriculture

The 10 Most Common Jobs in a Medieval City - Medievalists.net

Farming remained prevalent in late medieval urban Montpellier, showing a connection between city life and agriculture.
The city's job market was diverse, with occupations spanning from agriculture to craftsmanship.
#japan
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Agriculture

In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest Misguided' Rules Fueling Shortages

Japan faces a severe rice shortage prompting government intervention and widespread protests from farmers, reflecting deep economic anxieties.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Agriculture

How Japan is trying to solve its rice problem

Japan is releasing rice from its emergency stockpile for the first time due to severe shortages.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Agriculture

In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest Misguided' Rules Fueling Shortages

Japan faces a severe rice shortage prompting government intervention and widespread protests from farmers, reflecting deep economic anxieties.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Agriculture

How Japan is trying to solve its rice problem

Japan is releasing rice from its emergency stockpile for the first time due to severe shortages.
more#japan
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Agriculture

Henry Walsh: It's good to be reminded that the world is not against us farmers

Young researchers play a vital role in advancing agricultural practices for sustainability and productivity.
Agriculture
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Strawberries Aren't Ripe for Africa? His Farms Disprove That, Deliciously.

Thierno Agne transformed farming perceptions in Senegal, proving it can be a respected, lucrative career.
#climate-change
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Shock to the system': farmers hit by Trump's tariffs and cuts say they need another bailout

Farmers in the U.S. face potential financial ruin without a taxpayer-funded bailout due to climate shocks and tariff impacts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Agriculture

Canahua chose me': can an ancient relative of quinoa revive rural Bolivia's economy?

Canahua presents a potential solution to halt migration from Bolivia's Altiplano due to climate challenges.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Shock to the system': farmers hit by Trump's tariffs and cuts say they need another bailout

Farmers in the U.S. face potential financial ruin without a taxpayer-funded bailout due to climate shocks and tariff impacts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Agriculture

Canahua chose me': can an ancient relative of quinoa revive rural Bolivia's economy?

Canahua presents a potential solution to halt migration from Bolivia's Altiplano due to climate challenges.
more#climate-change
#crop-management
fromNature
1 week ago
Agriculture

Sowing solutions: my quest to save Kenya's maize from a devastating invader

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp strigae effectively controls Striga weed, boosting crop yields by approximately 40%.
fromModern Farmer
4 weeks ago
Agriculture

Spring Planting and Soil Compaction: 5 Management Tips

Soil compaction hinders crop growth; understanding prevention and management is essential for successful planting.
fromNature
1 week ago
Agriculture

Sowing solutions: my quest to save Kenya's maize from a devastating invader

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp strigae effectively controls Striga weed, boosting crop yields by approximately 40%.
fromModern Farmer
4 weeks ago
Agriculture

Spring Planting and Soil Compaction: 5 Management Tips

Soil compaction hinders crop growth; understanding prevention and management is essential for successful planting.
more#crop-management
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 weeks ago

5 Ways Agricultural Robots Are Changing Modern Farming

Agricultural robots are transforming farming by ensuring precise nutrient applications and reducing the need for human labor.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago
Agriculture

This U.S. State Produces 11.5% of America's Food

The U.S. agriculture industry faces challenges from trade wars, impacting supply chains and food distribution.
Farmers worry about the future of their exports due to shifting trade relationships.
Agriculture
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Biggest Technological Development in Human History Happened All Across the World Around the Same Time, by Groups of People With Zero Contact With One Another

Multiple isolated groups independently invented farming around the same time, a phenomenon still not fully understood by scientists.
Agriculture
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Severe flooding in Bolivia destroys crops and homes

Heavy rains caused flooding in Bolivia's Viacha community, severely affecting 6,000 residents and destroying crucial crops.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Agriculture

How to get Gracium Ore in Monster Hunter Wilds

Gracium Ore is essential for upgrading metal weapons and crafting high-tier armor in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Agriculture
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Drought-hit Morocco urges people not to buy sheep for Eid al-Adha

King Mohammed VI urges Moroccans to refrain from sheep slaughter during Eid al-Adha due to livestock shortages and rising prices caused by inflation and drought.
#biodiversity
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 100,000 African seeds put in Svalbard vault for safekeeping

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received over 100,000 seeds from Africa to aid in biodiversity and climate resilience.
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago
Agriculture

Biodynamic Farms Are One Thing. What About Biodynamic Businesses? - Modern Farmer

Biodynamic farming is scientifically validated to improve soil quality, biodiversity, and nutritional value of produce, moving beyond its mystical past.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 100,000 African seeds put in Svalbard vault for safekeeping

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received over 100,000 seeds from Africa to aid in biodiversity and climate resilience.
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago
Agriculture

Biodynamic Farms Are One Thing. What About Biodynamic Businesses? - Modern Farmer

Biodynamic farming is scientifically validated to improve soil quality, biodiversity, and nutritional value of produce, moving beyond its mystical past.
more#biodiversity
#hbcus
Agriculture
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
2 months ago

Scholarships suspended at HBCUs for students studying agriculture, foods via 1890 Scholars Program

The 1890 Scholars Program has been suspended for review, affecting students at historically Black colleges and universities.
Agriculture
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
2 months ago

Scholarships suspended at HBCUs for students studying agriculture, foods via 1890 Scholars Program

The 1890 Scholars Program has been suspended for review, affecting students at historically Black colleges and universities.
more#hbcus
Agriculture
fromIndependent
2 months ago

10 schemes I tried on my farm - from TAMS to Leader. Were they worth the effort?

The allure of financial schemes is often overshadowed by the hassle involved in accessing their benefits.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
2 months ago

USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers

USDA layoffs disrupt crucial scientific research and conservation efforts within agriculture.
Agriculture
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Understanding Our Agricultural Behavioral Health Crisis

Family farms globally face a crisis with alarming suicide rates and significant mental health challenges due to occupational stressors.
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago
Agriculture

On the Ground with Grocery Stores Ditching Plastic - Modern Farmer

Lea Rainey founded a zero waste market to address frustrations with excessive plastic in grocery packaging.
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago
Agriculture

Opinion: The US Doesn't Grow Enough Food - But We Could - Modern Farmer

U.S. agriculture struggles to feed its population due to declining farms and policies favoring large commodity crop subsidies.
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