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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Everyday cooking

Beans are being genetically engineered to grow in the UK but how do they taste?

New UK beans engineered for cold climates offer improved growth and harvesting efficiencies, developed over 12 years by Prof Eric Holub.
fromBon Appetit
4 months ago
Silicon Valley food

The Seeds That Grow the Most Delicious Vegetables

Dan Barber created Row 7 Seed Company to enhance vegetable diversity and flavor amid a homogenized food industry.
#integrated-pest-management
fromHiP Paris Blog
2 weeks ago

Bidding for Good: A Taste of France and Farm-Fresh Maine with Veggies to Table's Silent Auction and Golden Tickets

Veggies to Table, a grow-to-donate farm, provides organic produce and flowers to combat hunger while fostering community connections.
fromCN Traveller
4 weeks ago

From field to table: This family-run farm stay is showing guests the best of the Bahamas

The Farm features twelve beautifully simple rooms and gardens filled with an array of produce, including bok choi and starfruit, creating a unique island experience.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Story of Michael Bradley Matvieshen: From Farm to Innovation

Michael Bradley Matvieshen became an innovator in solar energy and sustainable farming without a formal education, leveraging hands-on experience and vision.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

By land and by sea, these new nonfiction books will carry you away

The memoir illustrates the beauty and dangers of rural life through the author's experiences as a shepherd in Vermont.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Why isn't agrivoltaics taking off in Arizona? - High Country News

Agrivoltaics is often touted as a win-win for both solar generation and agriculture, especially in summer. Shade reduces crops' heat stress and helps farmers.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Can Brightland's new squeeze bottles help it win the olive oil wars?

Aishwarya Iyer's Brightland brand uses beautiful glass bottles as a strategy to attract consumers, akin to a Trojan horse, leading to a rise in American olive oil appreciation.
E-Commerce
Food & drink
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French farmer bets on camel milk in camembert country

Camel milk is increasingly popular due to its nutritional benefits and ecological advantages.
It is gaining recognition in Europe thanks to innovative farming practices and research.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The mezcal boom is destroying Mexico's bat ecosystems

Rapid industrial agave farming threatens traditional cultivation and biodiversity in Puebla, challenging local artisan mezcal production.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why You Can Ignore 'Farm-Raised' On Meat Packaging - Tasting Table

The term 'farm-raised' is unregulated and can mislead consumers regarding the true farming practices behind meat products.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Harvest in limbo after UK endures driest spring in nearly 70 years

Climate change severely threatens UK agriculture, with farmers facing devastating harvests without government support for sustainable practices.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

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

"If it does work, I think there's some great applications throughout North America because this is underutilized agricultural land," said Daniel Badiou, co-founder and CEO of UKKO Robotics.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Can trade in soil carbon credits help farmers and the climate?

Regenerative agriculture can improve soil health and provide farmers with alternative income through carbon credits.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago

Silvopasture: Why We Need Trees on Grazing Land

Silvopasture integrates trees, forage, and livestock, providing ecological and economic benefits to farmers in response to climate change.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

MPs call for year-long delay to farm inheritance tax

The Efra Committee calls for a delay in inheritance tax changes affecting farmers to allow for better consultation and assessment.
fromModern Farmer
3 months ago

How Sustainable Farming Delivers Safer Meat for Consumers

Pasture-raised and grass-fed meats are healthier options and promote better animal welfare compared to conventional factory-farmed meats.
fromModern Farmer
3 months ago

7 Climate-Resilient Crops to Grow This Year

Adaptability through climate-resilient crops is essential for farming success amidst unpredictable weather patterns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

How some California farms are getting squeezed by funding freezes and tariffs

Small farms face severe challenges due to tariffs and funding cuts, making it difficult to sustain operations.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

Here's What Makes Highland Beef Such A Big Deal - Tasting Table

Highland beef is prized for its unique flavor, health benefits, and adaptability due to the cattle's natural, grass-fed lifestyle.
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

Why Craft Cannabis Brands Are the True Heart of the Industry | stupidDOPE

Craft cannabis emphasizes quality, authenticity, and community, thriving despite the mass production trends of corporate-backed entities in the cannabis industry.
Beer
fromModern Farmer
3 months ago

5 Ways Agricultural Robots Are Changing Modern Farming

Agricultural robots are transforming farming by ensuring precise nutrient applications and reducing the need for human labor.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Menlo Park is getting a Michelin-cred chicken and wine restaurant

"In these countries, the focus isn't on conventional farming labels and lifestyle inputs like 'organic' or 'free-range' but on Heritage breeds - birds prized for their robust genetics, which directly contribute to their rich, complex flavor."
Silicon Valley food
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