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Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

FARM Act pitched as a no-cost red-tape reduction and food security solution for Liberal majority

The FARM Act aims to expedite approvals for agricultural products in Canada to enhance competitiveness and address food security.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
41 minutes ago

We Champion Eating Locally, Why Don't We Do The Same For Wine?

Local hospitality businesses should prioritize serving regional wines to enhance their connection to the community and support local producers.
#gardening
Coffee
fromTasting Table
11 hours ago

If You're Growing Strawberries, Hold Onto Your Coffee Grounds - Tasting Table

Used coffee grounds enhance compost for strawberry plants by providing moisture and structure, but they are not a significant source of nutrition or pH adjustment.
Pets
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

If You Find A Bird Egg In Your Vegetable Garden, Here's What You Need To Do Next - Tasting Table

Bird nests and eggs are legally protected; do not relocate them to avoid fines and ensure bird safety.
Agriculture
fromKqed
4 days ago

Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden | KQED

Growing your own food is healthier, fresher, and empowers individuals while saving money.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
11 hours ago

If You're Growing Strawberries, Hold Onto Your Coffee Grounds - Tasting Table

Used coffee grounds enhance compost for strawberry plants by providing moisture and structure, but they are not a significant source of nutrition or pH adjustment.
Pets
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

If You Find A Bird Egg In Your Vegetable Garden, Here's What You Need To Do Next - Tasting Table

Bird nests and eggs are legally protected; do not relocate them to avoid fines and ensure bird safety.
Agriculture
fromKqed
4 days ago

Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden | KQED

Growing your own food is healthier, fresher, and empowers individuals while saving money.
fromThe Mercury News
20 hours ago

Expanded Whole Foods Market opens in Los Gatos

The new store is a little over 43,000 square feet and boasts a coffee and juice bar, expanded areas for prepared foods and specialty sections for cheese, meats, seafood and alcohol.
Silicon Valley food
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Agriculture Minister hits back at 'divisive' Leo Varadkar for claiming farmers 'bring big costs on Ireland'

Martin Heydon criticizes Leo Varadkar for divisive comments about urban dwellers and rural Ireland.
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

10 Most Beloved Regional Grocery Chains Around The US - Tasting Table

H-E-B is America's best grocery chain, with a loyal following and a super-long list of must-buy products, including freshly baked tortillas and store-brand ice cream.
Food & drink
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
#sustainability
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Business
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Business
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable? | CBC Radio

Public grocery stores in Canada aim to reduce food costs but face criticism regarding their feasibility and potential waste of public funds.
East Bay food
fromKqed
4 days ago

These Workers Keep Produce Moving In the Golden State | KQED

California's food supply relies on the Oakland Produce Market and the maintenance of irrigation canals by Big Valley Divers.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
12 hours ago

The Farmers Market Essential Most People Forget To Bring - Tasting Table

Bringing a cooler to a farmers' market is essential for safely transporting perishable items and ensuring food safety.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

There's now a plan to open a city-owned grocery store in East Harlem

"Given the steadily increasing price of groceries, officials like Mamdani hope that city-owned grocery stores may help struggling New Yorkers with more affordable options."
New York City
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

New data sheds light on financial picture behind AAFC closures

AAFC spent $40 million to operate the seven sites in 2024-25. Of that total, $27 million was dedicated to scientific research, while $13 million was attributed to corporate support.
Canada news
fromEarth911
6 days ago

How To Grow Vegetables With Aquaponics

Aquaponics systems utilize one gallon of water to produce a kilogram of leafy greens, compared to over 30 gallons in traditional farming, showcasing remarkable efficiency.
Environment
fromRealagriculture
19 hours ago

Beef imports, red tape reductions, & a new canola processing facility | RealAg Radio, April 21, 2026

Mercosur represents a number of South American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. However, it does not offer a reciprocal trading opportunity for Canadian beef farmers and ranchers.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

The real cost of killing the worst weeds | Peter Sikkema and Kim Brown on The Agronomists

Herbicide resistant weeds are causing significant yield loss and increased costs for farmers.
Agriculture
fromFortune
16 hours ago

Tariffs, war, and now a historic drought have converged into a 'perfect storm' for U.S. farmers and food prices | Fortune

American farmers face unprecedented challenges due to drought, high costs, and geopolitical issues affecting yields and food prices.
#food-waste
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

An AI fix for America's $27 billion grocery waste problem

AI tools from Afresh help grocery stores reduce food waste by up to 25% through accurate inventory management.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Ag Policy Connection: Tackling food waste through a systems approach, with Lori Nikkel

Canada's food waste is a systemic issue, with 46.5% of food produced lost or wasted, necessitating a national food waste strategy.
#agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

RealAg Radio: Wheat, oats, and potatoes, and funding retirement, Apr 9, 2026

The Farmer Rapid Fire features insights from various agricultural experts across Canada and the U.S.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Steady growth in land values, tight margins, and safety for young farmers, Mar 25/26

RealAg Radio connects listeners with agricultural insights and updates relevant to Canadian and US farms.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

Killing wild oats, meaty soybean nodules, & spraying by drone | RealAg Radio, April 20, 2026

The show features discussions on wild oats in wheat, drone spraying, soybean nodules, and the centennial of Pioneer seeds.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

Fertilizer gouging, faster approvals, & pest management | RealAg Radio, April 15, 2026

The show features discussions on agricultural policies, including a Conservative Private Members' Bill and potential changes to country of origin labeling in the U.S.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

New uses for traditional crops are increasing value per acre

Crops are increasingly designed to serve multiple markets simultaneously, enhancing value creation without requiring more land.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

RealAg Radio: Wheat, oats, and potatoes, and funding retirement, Apr 9, 2026

The Farmer Rapid Fire features insights from various agricultural experts across Canada and the U.S.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Steady growth in land values, tight margins, and safety for young farmers, Mar 25/26

RealAg Radio connects listeners with agricultural insights and updates relevant to Canadian and US farms.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

We transferred the farm to our son but his new relationship has us terrified for its future

The decision to transfer the family farm was based on the son's long-standing interest and commitment to the land, which made the parents believe they were making the right choice.
Parenting
#farmland-values
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

Farmland values hold steady at 9.3%, but regional cracks and tighter margins signal caution ahead

Farmland values in Canada are stable, but regional dynamics and economic pressures are reshaping buyer behavior and market conditions.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

Farmland values hold steady at 9.3%, but regional cracks and tighter margins signal caution ahead

Farmland values in Canada are stable, but regional dynamics and economic pressures are reshaping buyer behavior and market conditions.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

CFIA could move forward with proposed livestock traceability changes ... but will it?

The CFIA is pausing livestock traceability regulation changes to consider industry feedback and engage in further consultations.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Make your first pass count in pulses

Effective disease management maximizes yield potential in pulse crops, emphasizing the importance of first applications and using well-formulated fungicides.
Agriculture
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Who Killed the Florida Orange? Deep in Desiccated Groves, I Saw Some Haunting Answers.

Florida's citrus industry faces unprecedented challenges, with orange production plummeting over 95% in 25 years, exacerbated by drought and other crises.
#canadian-agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Drone Spraying, land economics & land ownership | RealAg on the Weekend, April 18 & 19, 2026

The show features interviews on land transactions, economics, and drone spraying in Canadian agriculture.
#women-in-agriculture
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Photos: In this part of the world, nearly every chile pepper farmer is a woman

Women in rural India dominate chile farming, handling labor-intensive tasks while men prefer financial roles in agriculture.
Women in technology
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Changing conversations highlight evolving role of women in agriculture

The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference has evolved to address mental health, resiliency, and workplace challenges, reflecting decades of progress in recognizing women's contributions to agriculture.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Photos: In this part of the world, nearly every chile pepper farmer is a woman

Women in rural India dominate chile farming, handling labor-intensive tasks while men prefer financial roles in agriculture.
Women in technology
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Changing conversations highlight evolving role of women in agriculture

The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference has evolved to address mental health, resiliency, and workplace challenges, reflecting decades of progress in recognizing women's contributions to agriculture.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Residents to grow food on 'unloved' public land

Hounslow Council launches Right to Grow initiative allowing residents to cultivate food on unused public land, becoming only the second London council to adopt this policy.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

12 Veggies To Plant That'll Be Ready For Harvest In One Month - Tasting Table

Fast-growing vegetables like cress and baby bok choy can be harvested in weeks, providing quick results for impatient or beginner gardeners.
#farm-succession
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

Do you want a plan or a crisis? Connecting the older and younger generation in farm transition

Farm succession planning requires a proactive approach and a team of trusted advisors to navigate its complexities effectively.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Succession beyond the spreadsheet with Ron Krahn - How Could I Know? Ep 4

Communication is crucial in farm succession planning, often overlooked in favor of financial aspects.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

Do you want a plan or a crisis? Connecting the older and younger generation in farm transition

Farm succession planning requires a proactive approach and a team of trusted advisors to navigate its complexities effectively.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Succession beyond the spreadsheet with Ron Krahn - How Could I Know? Ep 4

Communication is crucial in farm succession planning, often overlooked in favor of financial aspects.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

U.S. progress on drone spraying offers a roadmap for Canada

Slight operational changes in drone spraying can significantly enhance precision and reduce drift, matching or exceeding traditional methods.
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Robot Dogs Patrolling Precious Crops as Food Crisis Deepens

Bayer is supplementing human security patrols around its 8,000 acre Hawaiian corn farm with robotic security dogs, supplied by the tech firm Asylon. The Asylon dogs are meant to guard the company's precious maize from vandals, wildfires, wild fauna, and other hazards around the clock.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

The economics of nitrogen, a phosphorus squeeze, and the science fair | Wheat Pete's Word, Apr 15/26

Weather extremes and fertilizer supply challenges impact wheat development and management strategies across North America.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Vandals target nonprofit farm in Ipswich

Members of the nonprofit Three Sisters Garden Project walked into their greenhouse to find that someone had destroyed more than half of their seedlings, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
5 days ago

On a Maine Farm, Regeneration Starts With the Sheep

The herd is Navajo-Churro, a heritage breed long tended by the Diné people of the American Southwest. Resilient and rooted in a fragile history, these sheep carry something beyond wool and weight.
Agriculture
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

How to eat well and within Earth's limits

Dietary choices drive human health and planetary stability; shifting to minimally processed, protein-rich and plant-forward diets reduces emissions, water use, pollution, and premature deaths.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

Smarter, integrated pest management of canola with Boyd Mori | Pests & Predators, Ep 35

Flea beetle management in canola requires a broader approach, integrating seed treatments and beneficial insects for effective pest control.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Record high beef prices won't be fixed with more cattle, ranchers say. Here's why

Beef prices remain high due to the smallest U.S. cattle herd in over 75 years, as ranchers hesitate to increase their herds.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Using water wisely with John Kolk and Chris Gallagher - The Final Mile, Ep 4

Irrigation management in southern Alberta is evolving due to tighter water supplies and the need for increased efficiency and technology integration.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The 6 Most Affordable Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden, According To A Farmer - Tasting Table

Tending a vegetable garden is a rewarding way to ensure fresh food and save on grocery costs.
Environment
fromwww.mcall.com
2 months ago

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

Backyard vegetable gardens reduce food-related emissions, improve soil and pollinator habitat, and boost physical, social, emotional, and nutritional health.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

The truth about turning farm data into decisions with Devin Lammers

AI in agriculture is creating value by improving efficiency and decision-making through real-time data analysis.
#farmland-ownership
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Restrictions on farmland ownership, WorldAgritech, and family communication, Apr 7/26

RealAg Radio discusses farmland ownership restrictions and features insights on farm family communication and the WorldAgritech 2026 event.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg on the Weekend: Pre-seed decision making, Agracity, & who should own farmland, Apr 4 & 5/26

Farmers have opinions on farmland ownership, and discussions include acquisitions, decision-making, and family expectations on farms.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Restrictions on farmland ownership, WorldAgritech, and family communication, Apr 7/26

RealAg Radio discusses farmland ownership restrictions and features insights on farm family communication and the WorldAgritech 2026 event.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg on the Weekend: Pre-seed decision making, Agracity, & who should own farmland, Apr 4 & 5/26

Farmers have opinions on farmland ownership, and discussions include acquisitions, decision-making, and family expectations on farms.
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Pulse School: Balancing P-K-S fertility when margins are tight

"The awesome thing with pulse crops is no nitrogen needs... not having to put any nitrogen on a pulse crop is a great starting point," he says, noting that this allows growers to not only meet PKS requirements but, in some cases, build soil fertility for the rotation.
Agriculture
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

67 options and counting: Navigating the complex landscape of farm incentive programs

Canadian farmers face a growing number of sustainability incentive programs that create administrative burdens, confusion, upfront costs, and unclear financial benefits as major programs end.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 weeks ago

How to Kill Winter Crops Without Losing Soil Gains

Proper timing and method for terminating cover crops are crucial for maximizing soil biomass and ensuring successful subsequent crop growth.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Get your soil health project funded through OFCAF

Across Ontario, producers are building healthier soils and improving their operations through everyday decisions - ones that shape productivity today and influence the legacy left for the next generation. The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) supports this work by providing cost-share funding to support the implementation of nitrogen management, cover cropping and rotational grazing projects. Many operations are already putting these beneficial management practices (BMPs) to work.
Canada news
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
3 weeks ago

5 Ways Interseeding Can Change the Farming Landscape

Interseeding enhances crop output and sustainability by allowing multiple crops to grow simultaneously, benefiting both large and small farms.
Agriculture
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

'$26 Million Doesn't Mean a Thing': Farmer (Hero?) Who Rejected Data Center Buyout

Cattle farmers reject offers from an AI company to buy their land, valuing heritage over financial gain.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It helped me feed my six children': how Africa's first water fund supports farmers to protect Kenya's biggest river

The avocado seedlings enabled him to grow his farm income to close to 2m Kenyan shillings, with each mature avocado tree yielding 70kg annually. Improving farming methods and conserving the watershed has helped me to feed and educate my six children.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Kentucky woman rejects $26 million offer to turn her farm into a data center | TechCrunch

Ida Huddleston and her family declined a $26 million offer to sell their farm for a data center, prioritizing land preservation over profit.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Policy Brief: Agriculture R&D through a critical infrastructure lens

Canada's public agricultural research infrastructure has declined significantly, with reduced AAFC funding shifting away from essential research site operations and maintenance.
Agriculture
fromFortune
1 month ago

The 2026 farm bill quietly hands big tech control over American farmland. Here's the fine print | Fortune

The 2026 Farm Bill includes a provision offering 90% reimbursement for AI and precision agriculture adoption, with private tech industry standards replacing USDA oversight, potentially concentrating food system control among large technology firms.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why investors and farmers are betting on organic agriculture

Organic farming is now the most profitable model for U.S. farmers, consistently generating higher net income than conventional systems.
Agriculture
fromFortune
1 month ago

Farmer turns down $15.7 million offer from data center developers: 'It breaks my heart ... the rest of every square inch is going to get built on' | Fortune

An 86-year-old Pennsylvania farmer sold development rights for under $2 million to preserve 261 acres instead of accepting over $15 million from developers.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

An Essential Part of Farming Has Two Wings and a Beak

When you think of farming, what ingredients do you generally associate with a successful harvest? The basics certainly come to mind: fertile soil, plenty of sunlight and lots of water. But there are other variables that can also mean the difference between a crop of healthy fruits and vegetables and a large heap of organic waste. And it turns out that one of those variables is a very small hawk.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land: I'm not for sale'

Rural landowners are rejecting lucrative offers for datacenter development, turning down multimillion-dollar buyouts as tech firms seek vast powered land for AI infrastructure.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands-Again

Iowa lawmakers advanced legislation enabling farmers to freely repair their own agricultural equipment, marking the first of 57 state right-to-repair bills in 2026.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Don't cut the science that pays the bills

Closing AAFC research stations undermines Canada's agricultural competitiveness by eliminating the only coordinated system for validating crop genetics across diverse agro-ecological zones, despite wheat breeding generating a 32:1 benefit-cost ratio.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Farmers say improving financial decisions boosts profitability more than new tech or government programming

Seventy-three percent of Canadian farmers believe improving financial decision-making impacts profitability more than technology or government programs, with younger farmers showing strongest agreement.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The cost of digging out of a soil fertility deficit

Excessive fertilizer rate reductions deplete soil nutrient reserves below critical thresholds, causing rapid yield losses that require costly long-term rebuilding.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

What's the best way to manage crop residue?

No-till is the preferred residue management strategy among surveyed growers, preserving soil cover and supporting soil health.
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