Category: Farming

  • Arkansas Celebrates Centuries-Old Farms in Century Farm Program

    Arkansas Celebrates Centuries-Old Farms in Century Farm Program

    More than 30 farms in Arkansas, owned by the same family for at least 100 years, were honored in the Century Farm Program. In a celebration of the rich agricultural heritage of Arkansas, more than 30 farms across the state were inducted into the Century Farm Program. These farms, owned by the same family for…

  • Restricting Factory Farming Urged as Key Climate Solution at COP28

    Restricting Factory Farming Urged as Key Climate Solution at COP28

    Environmental charity highlights the significant role of factory farming in global emissions and calls for action at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai. As the COP28 climate talks kick off in Dubai, the focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from “food systems” has taken center stage. A new report by World Animal Protection reveals that…

  • Vertical Farming: Challenging the Narrative of Demise

    Vertical Farming: Challenging the Narrative of Demise

    Plenty’s Innovative Approach to Financing and Business Model Paves the Way for Sustainable Growth In a world grappling with the challenges of climate change and food security, vertical farming has emerged as a promising solution. However, recent headlines proclaiming the demise of this innovative industry have painted a misleading picture. Arama Kukutai, CEO of Plenty,…

  • Nature and Farming Funding for 13 South West Locations

    Nature and Farming Funding for 13 South West Locations

    Government Supports Large-Scale Projects to Boost Sustainable Agriculture and Preserve Natural Landscapes In a significant move to promote sustainable agriculture and preserve the unique natural landscapes of the south-west of England, the government has allocated funding to 13 Landscape Recovery projects. These initiatives aim to strike a delicate balance between producing food sustainably and protecting…

  • Dry Farming: Cultivating Delicious Apples with Minimal Water

    Dry Farming: Cultivating Delicious Apples with Minimal Water

    Discover how a California farmer is using dry farming techniques to grow flavorful apples with minimal water in See Canyon near San Luis Obispo. In the lush orchards of See Canyon near San Luis Obispo, California, farmer Mike Cirone has perfected the art of dry farming. With little to no irrigation, Cirone relies on rainfall…

  • The Nitrogen Crisis: How Dutch Farmers’ Protests Expose Environmental and Political Tensions

    The Nitrogen Crisis: How Dutch Farmers’ Protests Expose Environmental and Political Tensions

    A look into the Netherlands’ worst traffic jam caused by farmers’ protests, and the underlying issues of nitrogen pollution and political discontent. In October 2019, the Netherlands experienced its largest traffic jam in history as thousands of tractors, driven by angry farmers, clogged highways and converged in The Hague. The protest was a response to…

  • The Nitrogen Crisis: How Dutch Farmers’ Protests Expose a Deepening Political Divide

    The Nitrogen Crisis: How Dutch Farmers’ Protests Expose a Deepening Political Divide

    The Netherlands’ struggle to address nitrogen emissions and its impact on farmers reveals a complex web of political, environmental, and societal challenges. In October 2019, the Netherlands witnessed a historic traffic jam as over 2,000 tractors rolled through the country’s highways, causing over 1,000km of backups. The farmers were protesting against proposed measures to reduce…