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In the lush yet often unforgiving terrains of Machakos County, a story unfolds — a story of resilience, silent strength, and of an unyielding bond with the land. Here, female small-holder farmers, with hands that have…

By Sarah Derouin, Mongabay American agroforestry initiatives got a big boost of funding in 2022 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which allocated $60 million to help farmers transition toward this style of…

Author and YearFactors StudiedGeographical LocationClimate-Smart Agricultural Practice CategoryDe Master, 2012 Collective decisions and participatory approach, information sources, legal framework, financial support and degree of…

1. IntroductionClassifying household garbage plays a crucial role in transforming lifestyles to be more eco-friendly , and is important for environmental protection and achieving sustainable development. Since 2004, China has been the…

2.4. Research MethodThis study used a field survey method. Sampling was conducted using non-probability sampling, or more precisely purposive sampling, with the consideration that farmers in both research locations are currently…

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, ahead of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture's Hearing on China's infiltration of American Agriculture, Moms for America (MFA), the Organization for Competitive Markets…

1. IntroductionHappiness is not only a life goal pursued by everyone but also an important measure for assessing a country’s ecological sustainability and the happiness of its society . From a sustainable perspective, the human pursuit…

A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible for 60% of global production. With chocolate makers around the world reliant on west Africa for…

4.1. Inter-Annual Variation of the Onset ApproachesWe explore the inter-annual yield response to varying sowing dates and evaluate the year-to-year changes of the onset to identify any particular features. Figure 3a shows the…

On the north-central plains of Sri Lanka, in the small rural village in Galenbindunuwewa, a community of maize farmers are reshaping their farming practices to respond to the growing challenges posed by climate change.  They recently…

We’re nearing the end of March and that means spring is right around the corner. With the weather getting warmer, the sun shining a little stronger, and the rain showering down harder, the produce being sold at farmers markets are…

The approximately two million family farmers that live across northern Central America are among the most vulnerable populations in the region. These family farmers typically cultivate staples like beans or maize on 1-2 hectares of land,…

Appendix A. Survey Questionnaire on Farmers’ Cooperative DevelopmentWe are the Agricultural Economics Research Team from Northeastern Agricultural University. We sincerely invite you to participate in this research. The name of the…

1. IntroductionAgriculture and rural regions in Europe face a number of economic, social, and environmental challenges . Rural areas are active players in the EU’s green transitions. Through the sustainable production of food,…

Across Europe, farmers are protesting against changes to regulations and subsidy schemes. Smaller protests have spread through the UK – particularly in Wales, where thousands have turned out to air their grievances with the recent…

1. IntroductionBroiler meat plays a significant role in meeting the growing global demand for animal protein. In South Africa, broiler production plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and contributing to economic growth and…

South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe have recently published reports indicating a potential decline in grain harvest because of intense El Niño-induced dryness. These developments could put the entire Southern Africa maize supply chain…

South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe have recently published reports indicating a potential decline in grain harvest because of intense El Niño-induced dryness. These developments could put the entire Southern Africa maize supply chain…

In northern Ghana, many smallholder farmers who grow crops on less than one hectare of land each are entering into contract farming. This gives them guaranteed buyers for their crops. Human geographer and climate change adaptation…

Exploring the perceived constraints and enabling factors of the coping strategies is imperative to successfully plan for climate change adaptation. However, the existing discourses of perceptions of climate change adaptation studies are…

1 IntroductionThe livestock sector is currently facing high public expectations and pressure to enhance farm animal welfare (EC, 2020; Kantar, 2020). The capacity of farms to respond to these expectations in combination with on-going…

This commentary was published in the Fresno Bee on September 18, 2023. The San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural prosperity has been built, in part, on the use of groundwater. It’s made the desert bloom, but payment has come…

4.1. Farmer Socioeconomic FactorsThe study findings as presented in Table 1 below reflects the study results on the socio-economic factors of farmers at the study area. Withrespect to the distribution of socioeconomic factors of farmers…

Warsaw, Poland —  Polish farmers on Sunday blocked a major highway into Germany in the latest such protest against EU regulations and taxes.Farmers across Europe have been protesting for weeks over what they say are excessively…

On February 26, the World Trade Organization (WTO) will hold its 13th ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi. While few would make the connection between the proceedings at that summit and the plight of impoverished farmers across the…

India will strongly oppose a China-led proposal for an investment facilitation pact besides pressing for finding a permanent solution to public stock holding of grains for food security and protection of the interests of fishermen at the…

PARIS —  Angry farmers were back in Paris on their tractors in a new protest Friday demanding more government support and simpler regulations, on the eve of a major agricultural fair in the French capital. Dozens of tractors drove…

New Delhi —  Indian farmers paused their protest march for two days after clashes with police left one protester dead, the protest leaders said Wednesday. Indian police used tear gas and water cannons earlier Wednesday to disperse…

The voluntary carbon offset market will reach $250 billion by 2050 from $2 billion in 2020, according to estimates made by Morgan Stanley. However, awareness of the monetary and environmental benefits associated with carbon credits…

ATHENS —  Farmers in Greece have stepped up their protests, storming the country’s capital with tractors and farming equipment, gathering outside the nation’s parliament. In the largest agricultural demonstration in recent memory,…

WARSAW, Poland —  Polish farmers blocked border crossings with Ukraine, spilled Ukrainian grain and burned tires on Tuesday as they intensified a nationwide protest against the import of Ukrainian foods and European Union environmental…

Farmers are angry at what they say is unfair competition from cheaper imports from Poland’s war-torn neighbour and ally.Polish farmers have blocked border crossings with Ukraine, spilled Ukrainian grain and burned tyres as they…

Thousands of farmers have gathered on the outskirts of India’s capital, New Delhi, to set out demands for guaranteed minimum prices for their crops, debt relief and policy reforms. The protests are being led by more than 250 farmer…

1. IntroductionContract farming, which is an effective method to improve production efficiency and realize supply chain coordination, has been widely applied in agricultural production in developing countries. There are many benefits…

BRUSSELS —  The European Union’s executive arm shelved an anti-pesticides proposal Tuesday in yet another concession to farmers after weeks of protests blocked major capitals and economic lifelines across the 27-nation bloc. Although…

February 05, 2024 “(W)e urge you to include robust funding for the United States…

rome —  A convoy of tractors was poised Saturday to descend on Rome as farmers' protests caused disruptions across Europe, though they wound down in France following government concessions. Farmers have expressed anger at what they say…

The future of global food production is under threat as temperature rises will impact farmers’ physical capacity to work, a new study has revealed.The research – which brings together Loughborough University, US, and Australian…

Registration Now Open for Maryland’s Farmers Market Conference February 1, 2024 Annual Event Scheduled for March 12 ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 1, 2024) – The Maryland Department of…

A Michigan State University study is the first to show an association between unusually high pesticide exposure and poor sense of smell among aging farmers.The research examined more than 11,200 farmers over a 20-year…

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food and nature over the past fortnight. This is an online version of Carbon Brief’s…

Convoys of tractors have edged closer to Paris, Lyon and other locations in France as thousands of protesting farmers have appeared to ignore warnings of police intervention if they cross red lines laid down by the government. Farmers…

Paris —  Two climate activists hurled soup Sunday at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable food system. This came amid protests by French farmers against…

A newly published review of the CABI-led Pest Risk Information Service (PRISE) project shows that smallholder farmers in four African countries who received pest alerts created using earth observation data benefitted from reduced crop…

After months of delay, it appears possible (though far from guaranteed!) that the food and farm bill might finally begin moving forward in Congress. This critical legislation was originally expected to be signed into law by the fall of…

Statewide Trainings Scheduled for Farmers Market Nutrition Program January 23, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 23, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced it will…

On the way to Manga, in Ghana’s Upper East Region, over the border the hills of southern Burkina Faso shimmer in the middle distance. Beyond them is the Sahel. For long periods of the year, the area is hot and dry. This is the homeland…

1. IntroductionClimate change, manifested as increases in number, duration, frequency and severity of extreme weather events, is undermining efforts of nations geared towards the attainment of the sustainable development targets . The…

Residents of Sitio Lusong in Barangay Puting Bato received a corn sheller and corn mill from the ICRC during a handover ceremony in December 2023, which was also attended by officials of the local government unit and the City Agriculture…

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 19, 2024 Montgomery…