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Scientists develop climate-resistant 'short corn' with larger yields

The development of short corn could significantly transform Midwest agriculture, enabling better crop resilience and higher yields amidst climate change challenges.

California Ballot Measure Could Provide National Model for Factory Farm Bans

Measure J could ban factory farms in Sonoma County, influencing agricultural practices nationwide.

Robot identifies plants by 'touching' their leaves

A robot utilizing electrodes can accurately identify plant species by measuring surface properties, improving agricultural practices.
The technology offers a solution for challenges faced by traditional visual identification methods.

Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

Dr. George Matthew's cocoa production success stemmed from adapting to challenges posed by nature, turning adversity into a flourishing business opportunity.

Beehive Fences Benefit People and Elephants

Beehive fences effectively deter elephants from damaging crops while providing farmers with honey income.
A long-term study indicates that beehive fences are 76 to 86 percent effective at reducing crop raids by elephants.

A Pathway to Land Access for Farmers - Modern Farmer

Viva Farms supports new farmers by providing land, training, and resources, particularly targeting those facing barriers due to discrimination or financial limitations.

Scientists develop climate-resistant 'short corn' with larger yields

The development of short corn could significantly transform Midwest agriculture, enabling better crop resilience and higher yields amidst climate change challenges.

California Ballot Measure Could Provide National Model for Factory Farm Bans

Measure J could ban factory farms in Sonoma County, influencing agricultural practices nationwide.

Robot identifies plants by 'touching' their leaves

A robot utilizing electrodes can accurately identify plant species by measuring surface properties, improving agricultural practices.
The technology offers a solution for challenges faced by traditional visual identification methods.

Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

Dr. George Matthew's cocoa production success stemmed from adapting to challenges posed by nature, turning adversity into a flourishing business opportunity.

Beehive Fences Benefit People and Elephants

Beehive fences effectively deter elephants from damaging crops while providing farmers with honey income.
A long-term study indicates that beehive fences are 76 to 86 percent effective at reducing crop raids by elephants.

A Pathway to Land Access for Farmers - Modern Farmer

Viva Farms supports new farmers by providing land, training, and resources, particularly targeting those facing barriers due to discrimination or financial limitations.
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AgriTech Startup Vultus Merges with Norway's Agdir to Strengthen Sustainable Farming Solutions

The merger between Vultus and Agdir combines crop analysis with farm management to advance sustainable farming.

How this Tipperary cheese-maker is aiming to transform Rwandan dairy

Building sustainable farming systems can significantly improve rural economies, drawing lessons from past dairy practices in Ireland.

Fattoria La Vialla Vegan Box of Delights - Review

Fattoria La Vialla offers organic products from Tuscany, providing a taste of Italy sustainably delivered to customers' homes.

How to Reduce Your Plastic Usage in the Garden - Modern Farmer

Briana Bosch's flower farm aims to reduce plastic usage to support ecosystem health and mitigate environmental impact.
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Breadfruit Is Here to Save the World

Breadfruit is a climate-resilient crop that can replace vulnerable staples in regions impacted by climate change.

Regenerative agriculture is sold as a climate solution. Can it do all it says?

Regenerative agriculture, including cover crops, is essential for combating climate change and enhancing soil health.

Cows help farms capture more carbon in soil, study shows

Cows contribute methane but mixed farming with livestock enriches soil and biodiversity.

Earth911 Podcast: Author Mark Easter Serves Up The Blue Plate

Industrial farming is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making dietary changes and regenerative agriculture vital for climate restoration.

Meet Scoutlabs, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee | HackerNoon

scoutlabs offers an innovative, cost-effective solution for pest management, empowering family farms to make data-driven decisions amidst climate change and food insecurity.

Belgium's Soil Capital lands 15M in Series B round

Soil Capital secures €15M funding to enhance regenerative agriculture efforts and support farmers in addressing climate challenges.

Breadfruit Is Here to Save the World

Breadfruit is a climate-resilient crop that can replace vulnerable staples in regions impacted by climate change.

Regenerative agriculture is sold as a climate solution. Can it do all it says?

Regenerative agriculture, including cover crops, is essential for combating climate change and enhancing soil health.

Cows help farms capture more carbon in soil, study shows

Cows contribute methane but mixed farming with livestock enriches soil and biodiversity.

Earth911 Podcast: Author Mark Easter Serves Up The Blue Plate

Industrial farming is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making dietary changes and regenerative agriculture vital for climate restoration.

Meet Scoutlabs, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee | HackerNoon

scoutlabs offers an innovative, cost-effective solution for pest management, empowering family farms to make data-driven decisions amidst climate change and food insecurity.

Belgium's Soil Capital lands 15M in Series B round

Soil Capital secures €15M funding to enhance regenerative agriculture efforts and support farmers in addressing climate challenges.
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The Farmers Subletting Their Fields to Birds

Farmers are creating temporary wetlands to support migrating birds in California's Central Valley, countering the loss of natural habitats and improving biodiversity.

Does Costco Really Sell Half Of The World's Cashews? - Tasting Table

Costco dominates the global cashew market by sourcing from millions of independent farmers and investing in local communities.

Oysters are back on British menu but will red tape stifle the shellfish boom?

Oysters boom in popularity, but UK producers face expansion challenges due to Brexit and restrictive regulations.
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Trees Have A Microbiome, Too - And Its Just As Crucial

Citrus trees can naturally tolerate greening disease, producing antimicrobials to combat it.

Africa's small-scale revolution against big agriculture: five farmers talk greener, better food

Agroecology is revitalizing farming in Africa, emphasizing biodiversity and traditional methods over chemicals and industrialism.

Trees Have A Microbiome, Too - And Its Just As Crucial

Citrus trees can naturally tolerate greening disease, producing antimicrobials to combat it.

Africa's small-scale revolution against big agriculture: five farmers talk greener, better food

Agroecology is revitalizing farming in Africa, emphasizing biodiversity and traditional methods over chemicals and industrialism.
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Legume lovers, your bean bible has arrived

Beans have transformed into a popular ingredient, backed by sustainable farming and a community-driven approach to cooking.

How to Bring Out the Best in Your Last Tomatoes of Summer

Growing large tomatoes leads to an abundance that inspires creative cooking, such as using them in a flavorful curry recipe.

Legume lovers, your bean bible has arrived

Beans have transformed into a popular ingredient, backed by sustainable farming and a community-driven approach to cooking.

How to Bring Out the Best in Your Last Tomatoes of Summer

Growing large tomatoes leads to an abundance that inspires creative cooking, such as using them in a flavorful curry recipe.
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A Look at the Growing Field of Craft Cannabis

Craft cannabis is high-quality marijuana cultivated by dedicated farmers using sustainable methods and individual plant care.

Why So Many Chefs Don't Want Restaurants Anymore

Seamus Mullen found fulfillment in a sustainable farm lifestyle after leaving New York's restaurant scene, emphasizing work-life balance and culinary innovation.
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Hidden in Midwestern Cornfields, Tiny Edens Bloom

The Bakehouse family has transformed parts of their Iowa farm into prairie strips, contributing to environmental restoration and biodiversity.

Meet a Family That's Betting the Farm on a Wild Idea. Literally.

The Faaborg farm is transitioning from hog farming to mushroom cultivation as a way to restore their land and lives.

Watch: Farmers Could Be Key To Restoring Brazil's Forests

Instituto Terra has significantly restored the environment in Brazil by planting over 2.7 million trees since 1998.

Hidden in Midwestern Cornfields, Tiny Edens Bloom

The Bakehouse family has transformed parts of their Iowa farm into prairie strips, contributing to environmental restoration and biodiversity.

Meet a Family That's Betting the Farm on a Wild Idea. Literally.

The Faaborg farm is transitioning from hog farming to mushroom cultivation as a way to restore their land and lives.

Watch: Farmers Could Be Key To Restoring Brazil's Forests

Instituto Terra has significantly restored the environment in Brazil by planting over 2.7 million trees since 1998.
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How 'Ireland's first glamping farm' is now 'training Co Cork's youngest farm-hands'

David Ross diversified his beef farm into agri-tourism to survive declining farm incomes.

On the Ground with Grocery Stores Redefining How Local Food is Produced - Modern Farmer

Innovative container farming enhances local produce availability in grocery stores, addressing freshness concerns for consumers.

Pumpkins, powder protests and Paris fashion: photos of the day Wednesday

Wildfires and drought are impacting cities, highlighting climate change and resource management issues.

The one thing companies need to build a more ethical, sustainable supply chain

Boll & Branch is redefining supply chains by prioritizing transparency and ethical sourcing, challenging the traditional corporate model.

Stalking the Wild Banana

Gabriel Sachter-Smith has discovered 500 banana varieties, reflecting his lifelong passion for exploring and cultivating diverse types of bananas.
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NASA awarded $750,000 to a business that wants to feed astronauts fresh microgreens and insects

Interstellar Lab developed NuCLEUS to enhance astronaut nutrition for long missions, winning $750,000 from NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge.

Get a First Peek at the Indoor Farmer's Market Opening in Atlanta

Upper West Market will be the first indoor farmer's market in the U.S., opening in Summer 2025 with a focus on community and sustainability.

Atlanta Is Finally Selling Local Georgia Wine

Vine Fine Wine in Decatur is promoting locally made Georgia wines, addressing consumer demand and distribution challenges.

Alphabet X's latest spinout brings computer vision and AI to salmon farms | TechCrunch

Tidal, a spinout from Alphabet X, aims to revolutionize salmon aquaculture using technology to improve sustainability and efficiency.

Global Wine & Food Festival Returns to Healdsburg May 16-19 - San Francisco Bay Times

The Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience (HWFE) highlights Sonoma County's culinary diversity and sustainable farming practices.
The event features exclusive experiences with renowned chefs, wine tastings, seminars, celebrity chef demonstrations, and live entertainment.

With Lofbergs Backing, Danish Startup Growgrounds Seeks Environmental Change in Coffee

GrowGrounds is a European startup aiming to address the environmental impact of coffee and improve conditions for coffee farmers.
They plan to do this through a direct trade model and by using sustainable farming practices.
They aim to launch in 2024 and have a long-term goal of becoming a globally recognized coffee brand.

Roam Ranch House / Baldridge Architects

Roam Ranch is a modern single-family home on a ranch, blending contemporary design with traditional elements, accommodating both living and business needs while preserving existing structures.
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