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National promises fewer council approvals for farms
National pledges simpler farm rules to boost food exports and reduce council approvals.
RNZ · 1m
National Party's Farm Rules Standardisation Plan
National Party to cut farming bureaucracy with 19 new standards for quarries, fertiliser and energy storage.
NZ Herald · 1m
Huge interest: Agriculture stays standalone at Year 11
New Zealand schools want agriculture to remain a Year 11 subject to keep it visible for all students.
RNZ · 1m
Ghana Economy Grows 7.4% in July
Ghana's economy grew 7.4% in July, driven by services, as US investors watch recovery progress.
The Rio Times · 1m
Trump's farm policies test rural voters' loyalty
Rising costs and tariff chaos are eroding support among farmers who backed Trump in 2024, threatening Republican prospects in key states.
TIME · 4m
India's FPOs Near 50,000 Mark
India's farmer groups hit 49,800 registered units amid growth challenges.
Financialexpress · 1m
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Can spekboom farming save the Eastern Cape?
Mass-planting a drought-tolerant succulent could repair damaged farmland and generate carbon credits, but questions loom over who profits and whether the science holds.
Daily Maverick · 3m
Ukraine's farmers stop planting as exports stay blocked
A Black Sea blockade has trapped millions of tonnes of grain. Farmers are abandoning corn and barley, threatening next year's harvest and global food supply.
CNBC · 3m
Election campaign: Fireworks ban and party clashes
NZ First pushes fireworks ban as Labour and National clash over election policies.
RNZ · 1m
Mozambique Cashew Smuggling Losses
Mozambique reports 457 million meticais lost to cashew nut smuggling over three years.
Allafrica · 1m
Drought Threatens Indian Agriculture
India's 12.6% monsoon rainfall deficit risks food security as drought hits Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
Financialexpress · 1m
Monsoon Shortages Hit Indian Farmers
Weak monsoon leaves Indian farmers without water and power.
Dw · 1m
Africa's Cotton Value Chain
Africa retains more value from cotton by processing locally instead of exporting raw fiber.
Allafrica · 1m
Kenya Researchers Build Local Cotton Seed
Kenyan researchers test if local Bt cotton seed production can revive the industry.
Allafrica · 1m
South Australia's harvest begins with record crop forecast
Farmers deliver the first grain of the season as PIRSA forecasts 11.591 million tonnes will be harvested across the state.
Abc · 2m
Trump Waiver Lets Farm Diesel Run on Streets
Trump's executive order lets farm diesel run on public roads tax-free, but will it lower costs for farmers?
Straight Arrow · 1m
Nigeria's Security Shift
President Tinubu redefines security as prosperity enabler after emergency phase.
Allafrica · 1m
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World food prices hit four-year high
UN agency reports September surge driven by weather fears and shipping disruptions across key trade routes.
Daily Maverick · 1m
Trump's diesel export ban would backfire, oil sector warns
A temporary ban to lower fuel prices would instead trigger refinery shutdowns, higher gasoline costs, and global supply chaos, analysts say.
Fortune · 2m
Aeropod automates soil aeration without robotics
Muju Earth's fingernail-sized device aerates soil automatically, cutting tilling costs in half while improving soil health.
TechCrunch · 2m · 16 views
Most People Only See Supermarket Shelves
Award-winning drone photo reveals food production's hidden work.
Digital Camera World · 2m
Scientists Test Deep-Rooted Soybeans for Climate Resilience
Deep-rooted soybeans may store more carbon and withstand climate extremes, researchers say.
Seattletimes · 1m
Turkey Turns Fertile Crescent into Oil Hub
Turkey's breadbasket becomes oil hub as wars disrupt trade routes.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Expensive sulfur means higher food prices ahead
A global sulfur shortage is driving up fertilizer costs, threatening to inflate your grocery bill in 2027.
NPR · 2m
90 Days to a Calling: How Kathy Kramer Found Her Fair Life
A last-minute crisis at a Canadian fair led Kathy Kramer to discover her life's work bringing communities together.
Woman's World · 3m
Why diesel prices are crushing the US economy
Wars in Ukraine and Iran have disrupted oil supplies, sending diesel costs soaring and rippling through food, trucking, transit and energy.
The Conversation · 2m
Warren Buffett's son Howard takes Berkshire helm
The 71-year-old farmer, former sheriff, and war photographer becomes chairman of the trillion-dollar conglomerate.
Fortune · 1m
Nutrien stock drops 15% despite strong cash flow
The fertilizer giant missed earnings expectations but its core business remains solid, suggesting a buying opportunity.
Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered · 2m
Organic produce costs 59% more than conventional
A new analysis of USDA data reveals the steep price gap between organic and conventional fruits and vegetables.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Iowa's populist gamble reshapes the heartland
As Iowa swings right, Democrats embrace populism and moderate messaging to compete in a state that's slipped from their grasp.
The New Yorker · 4m
Microplastics in soil act as toxin delivery system
A five-year EU study found microplastics in every agricultural field tested, acting like a Trojan horse to spread pollutants and antibiotic-resistant genes through soil.
the Guardian · 1m
Microplastics turn soil into a toxic delivery system
A five-year study found microplastics carry pollutants and bacteria through farmland across Europe.
Mother Jones · 1m
Dolly Parton immortalized in corn mazes across America
The country music legend's face is being carved into cornfields across North America this fall.
ABC News · 1m
Trump's beef fix angers his own base
A plan to cut record beef prices with cheap imports landed as an insult to ranchers weeks before the midterms.
Foreign Policy · 3m
Big Iron rolls into West Fargo
The region's biggest farm and construction show takes over the Red River Valley Fairgrounds for three days.
Valleynewslive · 1m
How soybeans quietly took over America
Almost nobody eats a plate of soybeans, yet the crop is inside the oil, the chocolate and the fuel tank.
The Conversation · 2m
