Trump’s trade wars thrust farmers into desperation loans

Farmers have seen their net income plummet by half since 2013 and are now expected to hold nearly $427 billion in debt this year.

Images speak @ the 43rd Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, held at the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi

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GreenWave Works to Restore Oceans all over the Globe while Creating Jobs and a Market for Seaweed

GreenWave works to restore oceans all over the globe while creating jobs and a market for seaweed. In 2015, they won the Buckminster Fuller Challenge and since then, founder Bren Smith and the GreenWave team have been busy training new ocean farmers, developing markets for kelp, and figuring out how to connect with land-based agriculture. Over the last several years, GreenWave has received requests to start restorative ocean farms in every coastal region in North America and 20 countries around the world.

14 African American Women Leading Change in the U.S. Food System

According to the 2018 State of Women-Owned Businesses report, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 58 percent from 2007 to 2018.

PRESS RELEASE Global Smart Agriculture Solution Market Growth Expand by Increasing Penetration of Internet of Things in Agriculture to Improve Overall Farm Yield

A Recent Research Study by Research Nester titled "Smart Agriculture Solution Market: Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2024" delivers detailed overview of the global smart agriculture solution market in terms of market segmentation by component, by solution and by region.

From Rescued Food to Artisan Bites

Sophie Andre, founder and director of Elysia Catering, went from delivering breakfast bags to people’s workplaces in London to feeding the likes of Airbnb, WeWork, and government agencies, while creating a smaller circular economy hub in the supply chain for food otherwise wasted.

Opinion | Why We Need Organic for All?

Many people choose organic food in order to protect themselves and their families from exposure to pesticides. But choosing organic also means helping to create a healthier food system for everyone, from farm to table.

OPINION - SCIENCE: Gene editing technology in agriculture: Time for African governments to intervene By Aghan DanielIdaghan@afsta.org

A series of genome editing related research work in Africa has triggered the need for the continent to develop a dedicated policy for new and precision breeding techniques, especially for genome editing.

According to experts who are already doing gene editing research, National Biosafety Authorities in the continent need to develop regulations on the innovation with speed.

Climate Labels on Food to Become a Reality in Denmark

The Danish Government has announced that a climate labeling system on food products will accompany its plan to become carbon neutral by 2050.

Food Organizations Join Forces to Reintroduce Neglected Crops to Global Ecosystems

Over the last century, government policies and large food producers have prioritized farming practices that grow crop varieties with high yields.