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California Grows a Third of the Nation's Vegetables — Here's What a Labor Squeeze Really Costs

Tomato and lettuce prices are up double digits. But the "70% shortage" claims are over a year old — here's what California's newest farm survey found.

Latin Times

Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon

For years, scientists have explored ways to remove carbon from the atmosphere, including through direct air capture, changes to ocean chemistry so seawater can absorb more carbon and reforestation

The Independent UK

US wheat farmers navigate uncertainty amid drought and geopolitical chaos

Some experts worry factors affecting wheat exports could push global food prices even higher than they are now

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Struggling wine industry gets more funding poured in

A funding package to support a state's struggling wine industry will help growers diversify or exit the industry and also target gaps in the Canadian market.

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Meet Arjun Jain, the 16-year-old New Jersey student who turned a backyard hydroponics hobby

A New Jersey teenager transformed his backyard experiment into a successful urban agriculture initiative. HydroProduce has donated over 3,500 pounds of fresh vegetables to local food pantries. This project also educated communities on building low-cost hydroponic systems for home use. Jain's advocacy led to the creation of new local ordinances…

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Irish president says private meeting with King was ‘very interesting’

Catherine Connolly met Charles at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire as part of her four-day official visit to Scotland.

Evening Standard

Thailand grew rubber trees for 75 years; scientists found soil biodiversity fell after repeated

Thailand’s rubber industry has relied on the same land for generations, but scientists have found that repeated planting may come at the expense of the surface. Rubber plantations in southern Thailand found that soil biodiversity declined as rubber was replanted through successive rotations, with the sharpest deterioration appearing in the…

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Utah couple's 14-year effort saves their 25.5-acre farm from becoming a subdivision

A couple from Utah dedicated their passion to maintaining their twenty-five-acre farm by entering into a fourteen-year conservation easement. This vital agreement safeguards the property from development, ensuring that the Schiess family's farmland remains a thriving agricultural site for future generations. By utilizing conservation easements, lands can be preserved effectively,…

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At 7, Don Butler moved to his New York family farm; 75 acres are now permanently protected

The Butler Family Farm has successfully secured a conservation easement covering seventy-five acres, ensuring the land is permanently dedicated to agricultural use. Over generations, the family farm has experienced notable transformations amid rising development and solar energy proposals in Saratoga County. This easement is a crucial step in maintaining the…

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Japan turns rice waste into organic ethanol for cosmetics and household products

Japan is finding new uses for rice that would otherwise be left behind, turning unused or unwanted rice into organic ethanol for cosmetics and everyday household products. Fermenstation, a Japanese company working with fermentation technology, has developed a process that ferments and distills rice into ethanol while also making use…

The Times of India

Grevillea trees boosted Kenyan farms but competed with maize for water

Farmers across Kenya have long planted Grevillea trees alongside maize, hoping the tall, fast-growing species would add timber, shade and income without hurting the crop underneath. A long-term field trial in semi-arid Kenya put that idea to the test over 4.5 years and nine growing seasons, tracking maize and cowpea…

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Bangladesh's discarded banana stems could yield 37,778 tonnes of fibre and $94M in exports

Discarded banana stems in Bangladesh hold potential for a substantial export market. Researchers estimate this waste could yield nearly thirty-seven thousand tonnes of banana fibre annually. This fibre can be processed into textiles, packaging, and paper products for global demand. Developing this industry requires investment in processing and international marketing…

The Times of India

Ragweed’s Lasting Allergy Toll: Invasive weed hitchhiked with postwar aid; Japan still breathes it in

Following the war, food shipments unintentionally brought common ragweed seeds to Japan, where they adapted to the altered ecosystems resulting from the conflict. This species soon emerged as a major trigger for seasonal allergies among Japanese patients, with its presence linked to the nation's initial documented instance of pollinosis. Today,…

The Times of India

Nepal farmers lose up to 90% maize to wildlife; 12 documents needed for Rs 10,000 relief

Nepal farmers are reporting substantial crop losses from wildlife, with rhesus macaques, wild boars and porcupines among the animals frequently entering agricultural fields. A 2026 study by the National Trust for Nature Conservation found that households surveyed across 44 local government areas lost an average of 50.3% of their maize…

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In parts of Africa, rainmakers face cruel violence by farmers as climate change vexes many

African rainmakers have long served as spiritual leaders in their communities, performing rituals to implore the deities for rainfall

The Times of India

Massachusetts dairy turned cow manure and food waste into energy; it now saves thousands on heat, fertiliser and bedding

Jordan Dairy Farms in Rutland, Massachusetts, embraces cutting-edge anaerobic digestion technology to revolutionize waste management. By transforming cow manure and food scraps into energy and fertilizer, the farm not only boosts its sustainability but also slashes operational costs. This innovative approach not only supports the farm’s productivity but also significantly…

The Times of India

In 1990, Tennessee siblings planted 240 acres of former fields and pastures with loblolly pine...

In a significant conservation move, The Land Trust for Tennessee has permanently protected an expansive 852-acre estate. Siblings Mary Ann and John Sugg dedicated years to revitalizing farmland into lush forest. Their generous donation guarantees the landscape's preservation from future commercial development. Employing contemporary forestry techniques, the land trust oversees…

Evening Standard

Earliest ever harvest for English wine maker after record hot weather

This year’s hot weather means a small number of grapes can be picked at Nyetimber vineyards across West Sussex, Hampshire and Kent.

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Prickly Pear Tamed: settlers’ hedge became vast invasive pest; insects cut spread in South Africa

Prickly pear, brought to South Africa by European settlers in the 18th century, originally served multiple purposes, including as food and a protective barrier. However, by the 20th century, it had become a major agricultural pest. Through biological control using specific insects, its invasive spread was curtailed, leading to the…

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Weed Spread Via Soybean Trade: Studies track Palmer amaranth in China; USDA tightens biosecurity

Palmer amaranth, an invasive weed indigenous to the Americas, made its way to China through U.S. soybean imports. Research indicates that it first appeared in soybean shipments around 1985. Since then, its seeds have proliferated from grain storage facilities into the agricultural sectors of China. Despite efforts to enhance biosecurity…

The Times of India

Farmland Legacy Programme 2025: Skagit pays to preserve 270 acres; farmers choose ploughed over paved

Skagit County's Farmland Legacy Programme is dedicated to safeguarding crucial agricultural terrain. Through conservation easements, this initiative ensures that fertile soil remains untouched by development. Recently, four families contributed 270 acres to the permanently safeguarded farmland. This program stands in stark contrast to the troubling trend of farmland depletion statewide,…

The Independent UK

Japan’s biomass energy boom threatens further deforestation in Indonesia

Expanding deforestation in Indonesia caused by the country’s wood pellet and chip industry is putting further pressure on tropical forests, Key Biodiversity Areas, and Indigenous territories in the archipelago, according to new satellite analysis from Indonesia-based nongovernmental organizations

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How soybeans took over the American diet

Most people don’t think of themselves as soybean consumers, but it's in much of our food supply

The Guardian - UK

A joyful harvest: the young Welsh farmers growing food for Birmingham

A charity in Powys provides the land while growers do the hard work, producing bumper crops for city children

Latin Times

Bolivia Dodged a Blockade This Week. The Truce Runs Out October 10th.

Santa Cruz moto-taxis paused a blockade after a fuel deal with YPFB — but set an October 10 deadline. Here's what changed, and what's still unresolved.

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