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fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why Popcorn Needs Its Own Special Type Of Corn - Tasting Table

Popcorn, originating in Peru almost 7,000 years ago, requires strict manufacturing standards; it relies on specific flint corn with a unique moisture content for popping.
SF food
#exports
Apple
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Indian scientists search for the perfect apple

Kakasaheb Sawant's unusual apple farm in southern India shows potential despite challenges as he seeks to meet rising apple demand.
#climate-change
SF food
fromEarth911
4 weeks ago

Foods Already Affected by Climate Change-The 2025 Update

Climate change is directly impacting grocery prices and food availability today, highlighting environmental justice issues.
Agricultural yields are predicted to fall significantly due to climate change, affecting global food security.
Wine
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Revealed: The popular wines most at risk from climate change

Climate change is altering traditional European wines, making them sweeter and more alcoholic.
Experts warn of significant temperature increases affecting wine grape phenology in Europe.
Wine grape varieties are shifting northward due to climate change.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany forced to deal with drought DW 05/31/2025

Germany faces severe drought conditions impacting agriculture and increasing wildfire risks, prompting warnings about future water shortages.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Top winemaker may have to leave its Spanish vineyards due to climate crisis'

Climate change may force Familia Torres to abandon its Catalonia vineyards in 30 years.
Irrigation and higher-altitude planting are key strategies for adapting to climate challenges.
SF food
fromEarth911
4 weeks ago

Foods Already Affected by Climate Change-The 2025 Update

Climate change is directly impacting grocery prices and food availability today, highlighting environmental justice issues.
Agricultural yields are predicted to fall significantly due to climate change, affecting global food security.
Wine
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Revealed: The popular wines most at risk from climate change

Climate change is altering traditional European wines, making them sweeter and more alcoholic.
Experts warn of significant temperature increases affecting wine grape phenology in Europe.
Wine grape varieties are shifting northward due to climate change.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany forced to deal with drought DW 05/31/2025

Germany faces severe drought conditions impacting agriculture and increasing wildfire risks, prompting warnings about future water shortages.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Top winemaker may have to leave its Spanish vineyards due to climate crisis'

Climate change may force Familia Torres to abandon its Catalonia vineyards in 30 years.
Irrigation and higher-altitude planting are key strategies for adapting to climate challenges.
#sustainability
fromJuxtapoz
2 days ago
Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Martin Kacmarek's "If We Got In" with Super Dakota in Basel, Switzerland

fromJuxtapoz
2 days ago
Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Martin Kacmarek's "If We Got In" with Super Dakota in Basel, Switzerland

#biodiversity
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Europe news

Revealed: More than 24,000 factory farms have opened across Europe

Intensive livestock farms are proliferating across Europe, with over 24,000 megafarms reported in 2023.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago
Mission District

Invasion of the Indio Maiz Biological Reserve: Nicaraguan settlers besiege Costa Rica

Jose Maria Flores Arroliga thrives as a farmer in Costa Rica's San Juan River area, emphasizing the region's ecological importance.
#food-prices
Berlin food
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Food inflation: Families warned of hike in food bills after surge in prices paid to farmers

Rising prices paid to farmers are driving increased food costs for consumers, with beef up 40% and milk up 18% over the past year.
Food & drink
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Food price surge putting pressure on family budgets

Food prices are rising at over twice the rate of general inflation, significantly impacting consumer spending on essential groceries.
Berlin food
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Food inflation: Families warned of hike in food bills after surge in prices paid to farmers

Rising prices paid to farmers are driving increased food costs for consumers, with beef up 40% and milk up 18% over the past year.
Food & drink
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Food price surge putting pressure on family budgets

Food prices are rising at over twice the rate of general inflation, significantly impacting consumer spending on essential groceries.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Inside Walmart's ambitious plan to make your clothes in America again

Cotton is so pretty at harvest time,
Fashion & style
#immigration
Agriculture
fromABC7 Chicago
2 days ago

ICE agents chase after farmworkers as they flee fields during raid in Southern California

ICE raids at Ventura County farms instill fear among workers, threatening the agricultural workforce essential for crop picking.
Agriculture
fromABC7 Chicago
2 days ago

ICE agents chase after farmworkers as they flee fields during raid in Southern California

ICE raids at Ventura County farms instill fear among workers, threatening the agricultural workforce essential for crop picking.
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

I keep my award-winning hot peppers in top secret locations with armed pickers

Creating the hottest pepper takes eight to ten years, focusing on flavor as much as heat. The process includes meticulous cross-pollination methods and secretive growing locations.
Portland food
#resilience
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Parenting

How this Westmeath family's resilience saved their agri-store after the sudden death of its founder

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Parenting

How this Westmeath family's resilience saved their agri-store after the sudden death of its founder

#pest-control
Cannabis
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Aiming a blow at narcos in Colombia in pictures

Colombian farmers are moving from coca to alternative crops through a government-supported $14.4 million project to reduce coca production.
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

The Absolute Best Time Of The Year To Buy Fresh Peaches - Tasting Table

To choose the juiciest, sweetest peaches, you need to rely on three key senses: sight, touch, and smell. Your sense of smell will draw you to the ripest peaches.
SF food
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

The Farmers Harmed by the Trump Administration

The sugarcane aphid has become a significant problem for U.S. sorghum crops, but researchers have developed resistant varieties to combat this pest.
SF food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Why Are Cherries Always So Expensive? - Tasting Table

Biting into a perfectly ripe cherry is one of summer's greatest pleasures, yet their high cost stems from agricultural, environmental, and economic factors, making them expensive to grow.
Apple
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Marin French Cheese Company is celebrating 160 years of cheese

We mix tradition and innovation. All our cheeses are made with time-tested recipes... we are also not afraid to improve or make changes.
Mission District
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A surprise find in Michigan shows the extent of ancient Native American agriculture

Researchers have discovered a significant Native American agricultural site in Michigan, revealing extensive ancient farming practices.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 week ago

Exclusive: New autonomous tractor can shift from farming to warfare

Voltrac's electric tractor serves dual purposes in agriculture and military contexts, enhancing safety and efficiency in supply transport.
European startups
fromeuronews
1 week ago

Video. Livestock numbers rise as calm returns to Mount Mor in Turkey

The mountain now echoes with the sounds of water, animals, and traditional dances, as local communities return to its plateaus, reviving seasonal migrations and rituals.
Skiing
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Two Chinese nationals charged with smuggling toxic fungus into U.S.

Two Chinese nationals were charged with smuggling a dangerous fungus into the U.S. for agricultural sabotage.
#public-health
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Dire warning for Government as spectre of animal disease looms

The UK Government is inadequately prepared for increasing risks of animal diseases, according to a recent NAO report.
Coronavirus
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

A Flesh-Eating Parasite Is Advancing Toward the U.S.

The New World screwworm is rapidly advancing north after breaching barriers set by a decades-long eradication campaign.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Dire warning for Government as spectre of animal disease looms

The UK Government is inadequately prepared for increasing risks of animal diseases, according to a recent NAO report.
Coronavirus
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

A Flesh-Eating Parasite Is Advancing Toward the U.S.

The New World screwworm is rapidly advancing north after breaching barriers set by a decades-long eradication campaign.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

The Bahamas' Most Beautiful, Underrated Island Has a New Hotel on a Working Farm-and It's Already a Favorite Among Celebrities

This new venue serves not only as a place for relaxation but also as a learning environment where guests can engage with sustainable farming practices.
Miami food
#usda
#farming
California
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
1 week ago

40m Americans at risk of having no water as vital source is VANISHING

The Colorado River Basin is experiencing rapid groundwater depletion, threatening water supply for over 40 million people.
#pollination
Agriculture
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Cuba's Sugar Shortages Could Lead to Rum Shortages

Cuba's agricultural issues, particularly sugar shortages, threaten the country's rum production, impacting both domestic and international markets.
SF food
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

China to resume seafood imports from Japan after Fukushima disaster

China to resume seafood imports from Japan after ban over Fukushima wastewater concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A turtle rescue, mud wrestlers and a Syrian rose garden: photos of the day Friday

Growing roses provides financial opportunities for farmers and displaced people in the rural outskirts of Idlib, Damascus and other cities, showing resilience amidst challenges.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK farmers warn against including lower-welfare chicken in Gulf trade deal

A trade deal with Gulf states may compromise UK farming by allowing lower welfare standard imports.
Agriculture
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

This Alberta solar field is now producing eggs (and honey, too) | CBC News

A solar field in Alberta integrates renewable energy generation with livestock farming, serving as a prototype for sustainable agricultural practices.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Farmworker victory ending use of "El Cortito" 50 years ago provides empowering lesson

"The use of 'El Cortito' was not about efficiency or productivity. It was about control, keeping workers stooped to ensure constant supervision—an assertion of dominance in the fields."
Social justice
#drought
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It's a critical time': European farmers struggle through driest spring in a century

Farmers in north-western Europe, already in drought conditions, are facing unprecedented challenges in crop yield and long-term sustainability this spring.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It's a critical time': European farmers struggle through driest spring in a century

Farmers in north-western Europe, already in drought conditions, are facing unprecedented challenges in crop yield and long-term sustainability this spring.
Everyday cooking
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Sleepy Island at the Bottom of the World Is a Culinary Powerhouse-Here's Where to Eat and Drink

Tasmania's unique food culture thrives on its rich, diverse agricultural landscape and passionate producers.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
4 weeks ago

2025 Michigan Asparagus Season Kicks Off

Our 2025 campaign is designed to meet consumers where they are - whether online, in-store, or on-screen," said Jamie Clover Adams, Executive Director of MAAB. "Michigan asparagus deserves to be the centerpiece of the plate this season, and our strategy reflects that.
Marketing
#international-trade
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Layoffs Hit Amusement Parks Great America and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Alden Global Capital's acquisition of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat is leading to fears of significant layoffs, with staff recently receiving voluntary separation offers as a precaution.
Silicon Valley food
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Peter Hynes: Stop complaining that tractors go too fast on rural roads - it's just not true

Contractors in the farming sector, like those cutting silage, face immense pressure as they balance multiple tasks, emphasizing their critical role in the agricultural cycle.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What links fool's gold, fluffernutter, pilgrim and Reuben? The Saturday quiz

Elizabeth II opened the Olympics in London and also in Montreal, Canada, demonstrating her longstanding association with the global sporting event.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Lynx are likely to eat sheep and lambs' if reintroduced but many still back return

The reintroduction of lynx to Scotland could generate environmental benefits, aiding deer control but risks small livestock, necessitating a management system for coexistence.
UK news
#japan
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
3 weeks ago

Costa Rica Coffee Report: Production, Planted Area and Farm Numbers Down

Costa Rica's coffee production is forecasting a 10% decline in the 2025/26 market year due to the biennial coffee cycle and challenging conditions.
Coffee
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

EU backs tariffs on fertiliser imports from Russia, Belarus

The European Parliament is enacting tariffs on Russian imports to reduce dependence and support geopolitical strategies.
Europe politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Government considers sale of Brexit border checkpoint in Kent reports

The UK government may sell a border check facility in Kent due to a new EU trade deal reducing required checks.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

'Tea for two' as Kenya seeks to boost exports to China DW 05/21/2025

"We will soon be allowing tea factories to sell their teas directly to the international markets without intermediaries," Mutahi Kagwe said, highlighting a pivotal change for Kenya's tea sector.
Coffee
Agriculture
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This mindset can get agriculture off the commodity rollercoaster

U.S. agriculture faces economic instability due to global competition, rising costs, and extreme weather, affecting farmers and the entire food system.
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. tells farmers, GOP not to worry about his report targeting pesticides

Kennedy emphasized that no farmer should be threatened by the report, assuring that glyphosate’s usage in farming will not be jeopardized.
US politics
#food-security
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Agriculture

2 MPPs want to create foodbelt to protect farmland, tariff-proof Ontario's agricultural industry | CBC News

SF food
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

U.S. Department of Agriculture Makes Further Cuts to Food Aid Programs

The cancellation of the Patrick Leahy Farm to School grant threatens essential programs supporting nutritious food access for underserved communities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Agriculture

2 MPPs want to create foodbelt to protect farmland, tariff-proof Ontario's agricultural industry | CBC News

fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How He Started a Business With Over $1 Billion in Sales | Entrepreneur

Steve Magami founded Fruitist to improve berry quality by controlling the supply chain and eliminating the unpredictability of berry flavor.
Growth hacking
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Dogs are being trained to weed out eggs of invasive spotted lanternflies in US

Canine units are being used to combat the invasive spotted lanternfly by locating its eggs before they hatch.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez selected for Coastal Commission seat

California's coast is a national treasure, and we must protect this iconic landscape thoughtfully for the future. It belongs to all of us...
SF politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Low prices and Trump's trade war are pushing these Northwest farmers to the brink

Wheat farmers in the Northwest face financial uncertainty due to low prices and high inflation amidst ongoing trade complications.
#strawberries
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Mike Gaine investigation: In the blistering Kerry sunshine, a painstaking search of mountain farm yields grisly clues

Two months ago, the slurry tanks were examined - but no evidence was found at the time. However, the situation dramatically changed as forensic investigators arrived, indicating the emergence of new concerns surrounding the area as it was declared a crime scene.
UK news
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

This Robotic Centipede Crawls Farms to Kill Weeds - and Might Join the Military

Engineers developed a robotic centipede to manage weeds in difficult farming terrains, aiming to reduce human labor.
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

ILWW to Senator Dick Durbin: BEAD Changes Should be Optional

The primary users of the multi-modal transportation system support our farmers. Increased access to adequate broadband directly impacts productivity and ultimately the regional and global supply chain.
SF politics
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