The Sheep Working Under Solar Panels
Solar farms usually bring to mind rows of panels stretching across open land. In parts of Texas, there is another sight beneath them: thousands of sheep. The practice is known…
The World’s Deepest Farm Is Growing Food 1.1 Kilometres Underground
What if the next frontier of farming isn't another field—but a mine? Researchers in North Yorkshire, England, are growing crops 1.1 kilometres underground inside the Boulby Underground Laboratory. The project,…
Can AI Help Farmers Get Better Crops Faster?
Developing a new crop variety has traditionally been a long process. Breeders cross plants, grow them in different conditions, test their performance and repeat the process over several generations. But…
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When Farmers Start Working at Night: How Extreme Heat Is Changing Agriculture
For generations, farming has followed the rhythm of daylight. This summer, that rhythm is changing. Across parts of Europe, farmers are starting work in the middle of the night to…
Northern Uganda Turns to Coffee: Can Climate-Smart Farming Create a New Agricultural Opportunity?
Northern Uganda has traditionally been associated with crops such as cotton, sunflower, soybean, simsim and tobacco. But researchers are now exploring whether coffee could become an important new commercial crop…
How Climate Change Is Reshaping Agriculture: What Farmers Need to Know
Climate change is no longer a future concern—it's already affecting farms around the world. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, irregular rainfall, and extreme weather events are making it more difficult for…
Biotechnology and Crop Science: Innovations Driving the Future of Sustainable Agriculture
Agriculture is entering a new era where science and technology are helping farmers produce healthier crops while overcoming challenges such as climate change, pests, diseases, and water scarcity. Advances in…
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Regenerative Agriculture Is Moving Beyond Pilot Programs Toward Real World Adoption
Ai generated image via ChatGPT For years, regenerative agriculture has been discussed as one of the most promising approaches for building a more resilient and environmentally responsible food system. Much…
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UK Farmers Raise Concerns Over New Food Security Plan
Ai generated image via ChatGPT The UK farming community has raised concerns after the government announced a long term food security strategy. The plan aims to protect the country from…
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Climate change is putting pressure on farming systems
Ai generated image via gemini Recent IWMI research shows that climate change is increasing stress on farming systems worldwide. Rising temperatures, irregular rainfall, and longer dry periods are making traditional…