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fromTNW | Deep-Tech
19 hours 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
#climate-change
SF food
fromEarth911
3 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
2 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
3 days 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
2 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.
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
3 weeks ago

Past warm intervals inform the future South Asian summer monsoon

Climate change is projected to intensify the South Asian summer monsoon, with significant implications for agriculture and water management.
SF food
fromEarth911
3 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
2 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
3 days 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
2 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.
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
3 weeks ago

Past warm intervals inform the future South Asian summer monsoon

Climate change is projected to intensify the South Asian summer monsoon, with significant implications for agriculture and water management.
fromeuronews
22 hours 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 day 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
2 days 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
1 week 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
2 days 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
1 week 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
2 days 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
#exports
#usda
#farming
California
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
3 days 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.
fromModern Farmer
3 days ago

3 Trap Crops You Should Plant in June

Trap crops can be a valuable strategy for pest control, but they require careful management and may not be suitable for all gardening situations.
Agriculture
#pollination
Agriculture
fromInsideHook
1 week 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
6 days 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
6 days 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
6 days 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.
#sustainable-farming
#history
#drought
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
2 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I worried I might start finding it normal. But I never did' what I learned as the Guardian's Jerusalem correspondent

Three days before Hamas's attack on Israel, I witnessed a military drill in Gaza, highlighting unexpected militarization amidst daily life in the region.
London politics
Everyday cooking
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week 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
3 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
1 week 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
#farmers
Agriculture
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Waiting for the harvest under the tariff storm: Trump factor paralyzes US farmers

Farmers are uncertain about their future due to the impact of Trump's tariffs on agriculture, affecting loans and exports.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Agriculture

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

Agriculture
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Waiting for the harvest under the tariff storm: Trump factor paralyzes US farmers

Farmers are uncertain about their future due to the impact of Trump's tariffs on agriculture, affecting loans and exports.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Agriculture

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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
2 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
2 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
#tariffs
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

US-UK tariffs agreement: What you need to know DW 05/09/2025

The UK-US trade agreement reduces tariffs and opens markets but requires extensive negotiation for a complete deal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
UK news

New UK/US trade deal is a relief for Starmer but doubts, and tariffs, remain

The trade agreement between the US and UK, while modest, offers significant tariff relief for the automotive industry and steel sector.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Britain hasn't agreed a trade deal with the US it's ended a hostage negotiation | Gaby Hinsliff

A VE Day trade deal with Trump eases tariffs, saves jobs but is not robust, with potential risks.
UK farming avoids severe US meat competition and retains a digital tax amidst negotiations.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

US-UK tariffs agreement: What you need to know DW 05/09/2025

The UK-US trade agreement reduces tariffs and opens markets but requires extensive negotiation for a complete deal.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
2 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
#food-prices
Berlin food
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks 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.
Berlin food
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks 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.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
2 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
2 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
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

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

SF food
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

When Trump Ended a Program Feeding Californians in Need, Farmers Fought Back

California farmers faced unprecedented funding cuts during Trump's second term, impacting their operations and food availability for the needy.
SF food
fromwww.esquire.com
2 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.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The 'Oscar' of food prizes goes to a Brazilian who harnessed the power of bacteria

Maria Hungria's innovative work in microbiology has transformed Brazil's agriculture, leading to her receiving the World Food Prize for her contributions.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

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

fromEntrepreneur
2 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
2 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.
#sustainability
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto startup

This lettuce is grown with AI. Some believe it's the future of Canadian produce | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto startup

This lettuce is grown with AI. Some believe it's the future of Canadian produce | CBC News

fromThe Mercury News
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

In U.K.-U.S. trade deal, hormone-fed beef is off the menu

U.S.-UK trade deal negotiations highlight limits on American agricultural practices due to British food standards.
Compromises may emerge in U.S. agricultural policies as market demands evolve.
Wellness
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Helping on the farm reaps mental health benefits

The Care Farm project in Surrey Hills positively impacts young people's mental health through farm activities.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs

The average price for a dozen Grade A eggs dropped 12.7% to $5.12 in April, marking the first month-to-month decline in prices since October 2024.
Berlin food
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef not crucial to UK trade deal, US suggests

Chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-fed beef may not be essential for US-UK trade talks, indicating shifting agricultural standards.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Nigeria sees highest growth in 10 years World Bank report DW 05/13/2025

Nigeria's GDP grew by 3.4% in 2024, marking the highest growth rate since 2014, driven primarily by the oil and tech sectors.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trade deal with US could spell end of UK's bioethanol industry, say bosses

The new US-UK trade deal includes a concession by Starmer to reduce British tariffs on American ethanol from 19% to zero, threatening local production.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot

"The protection of our animals and safety of our nation's food supply is a national security issue of the utmost importance," Rollins emphasized.
US news
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

In America's 'salad bowl,' farmers invest in guest worker housing, hoping to stabilize workforce

California farmers face labor shortages and housing crises, prompting reliance on H-2A visa workers.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

San Mateo Co. approves $2 million to improve housing for farmworkers

San Mateo County approved funding to improve housing for farmworkers, empowering local agriculture amidst identified deplorable conditions.
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