#farming

#farming

Humans' shift from hunting-gathering to farming was influenced by climate and necessity, rather than being purely a mistake leading to negative outcomes.

Small farmers like the Callows are struggling with rising livestock prices, impacting their ability to expand operations.

The podcast features discussions on key issues facing Ireland, including housing, immigration, and farming.

The pandemic motivated individuals like Yvette Lanneaux to transform their lives, shifting from traditional careers to new, fulfilling passions such as farming.

Cultural norms in Ireland promote male inheritance of farms, sidelining women despite their rightful claims.

Robert Williamson, a dedicated farmer, passed away at 94, leaving a strong family legacy and 75 years of marriage to Betty.

Comparisons to Jeremy Clarkson's farming success highlight the disparity between reality and the fanciful imaginations of readers.

Failure can lead to successful diversification in farming.

Innovation and adaptability are key in agriculture.

The Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund provides immersive farm internships to educate the next generation of farmers and promote systemic change in food production.

Natoora highlights the importance of peak seasonal produce, exemplified by the popular Jimmy Nardello peppers.

Brian May's documentary challenges the badger cull and claims it can revolutionize approaches to bovine tuberculosis in farming.

Jerry O'Shea and Lucie Davidson sought a better quality of life in Italy, purchasing a farm to escape high UK living costs.

Consider soil fertility when farming in Manor Lords. Create four-sided Fields and choose crops wisely. Construct Farmhouse, Windmill, and Communal Oven for efficiency.

The Polder family started farming with no experience, expanded their business successfully utilizing ecommerce platforms like Etsy and Shopify, and emphasize the importance of moving beyond marketplaces for growth.

Dennis Garsinii started WAFI Coffee, a mobile coffee bar in Los Angeles, named after the West African Farmers Initiative that he co-founded.

WAFI Coffee aims to train farmers and help them gain access to global markets, particularly in West Africa where farmers face challenges in the specialty coffee market.

UK fruit and flower growers could be affected by post-Brexit border checks, potentially damaging business and impacting next year's crops.

Changes to import rules in April could result in long delays and the destruction of plants during border checks.

Nikon has developed an AI system that can alert farmers when a cow is about to give birth, reducing the need for constant monitoring.

The system uses a security-style camera and smartphone application to send alerts when a calf is due.

Robots are being used on farms in Japan to compensate for a labor shortage.

Agrist and Asai Nursery are two companies using robots to harvest crops in Japan.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to spend $22 million to combat exotic fruit fly infestations in the state.

The state is currently experiencing the largest fruit fly infestation in its history.

The impacted crops affected by these exotic fruit flies include blueberries, grapes, melons, peaches, pomegranates, and strawberries.

Farmers face significant risks in growing Christmas trees, as there is no way to insure against extreme weather or supply chain disruptions.

Despite the risks, Christmas trees remain a profitable crop for farmers, with demand soaring during the pandemic.

Climate change is a major threat to tomato growers in central India.

ClimateAi is a Silicon Valley startup using AI to help farmers adapt to warming temperatures.

Brexit divergence between UK and EU rules is endangering farming sectors in Northern Ireland.

The UK government needs to provide a mechanism to deal with regulatory divergence to protect Northern Ireland's agriculture.

The use of glyphosate in the cereal sector in Northern Ireland is at risk due to regulatory divergence.

Farming can lead the way in integrating industries and regenerative practices, reducing emissions, improving biodiversity, and fostering a circular economy.