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I spent all last week at the 20th Session of the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources in Rome : “[t]he Commission is the only permanent intergovernmental body that specifically addresses all components of biological diversity for food and agriculture.” As ever, there’s a great summary of the session at Earth Negotiations Bulletin. Maybe the most significant milestone was the launch of the Third Report on the State of the Worlds Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture ,
Letter The undersigned organizations wish to emphasize the necessity for a trade policy that supports the growth of American agricultural production and the prosperity of our farmers, ranchers, growers and rural Americans at this time of economic stress in agriculture. We appreciate the Presidents focus on achieving fairer trade for United States producers, workers, and industry.
Australias wildlife is regarded by many as some of the worlds most unique and deadly. But its in trouble. Here, Brodie Crouch, a PhD student at The University of Queensland, unpacks how biodiversity and production win-wins can help livestock graziers to be part of the solution in tackling Australias extinction crisis whilst continuing to produce important nutrition.
While most Canadian eyes and ears have been tuned to the U.S. and its presidents next move, the U.S. markets have been focused on China. So much of the current news cycle has been centred on the U.S. tariffs on Canadian products, but there is another U.S. policy looming that on incoming Chinese and Read More While most Canadian eyes and ears have been tuned to the U.S. and its presidents next move, the U.S. markets have been focused on China.
If you have any doubts about the value of the concept of ultra-processed, the breadth and extent of industry pushback against the idea is excellent evidence. The concept is an existential threat to the processed food industry, and it is fighting back. The Italian food industry is especially concerned because it also has the Nutri-Score front-of-pack labeling system to contend with; the letter grades on ultra-processed products tend to be Cs, Ds, and Esas bad as they come.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Laura Zaks, Associate Director of Communications and Development Tel: 347.563.6408 Email: press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: New bill introduced in the US House and Senate proposes bipartisan solution to the farmland access crisis Washington, DC, April 1, 2025 Today, the bipartisan New Producer Economic Security Act was introduced in the U.S.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Laura Zaks, Associate Director of Communications and Development Tel: 347.563.6408 Email: press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: New bill introduced in the US House and Senate proposes bipartisan solution to the farmland access crisis Washington, DC, April 1, 2025 Today, the bipartisan New Producer Economic Security Act was introduced in the U.S.
News Article David Headley, a NASDA field supervisor from Illinois, recently attended the 2025 NASDA Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. He met with NASDA members and stakeholders, joined regional meetings, and attended discussions on key agricultural issues. One highlight was the NASDA-NASS Partnership Session, where NASS Administrator Joe Parsons and Census and Survey Division Director Dr.
In a recent article for Speciality Food Magazine, our CEO and organic farmer, Patrick Holden, discusses the inaccessibility of good food often organic or sustainably produced compared to so-called normal food which is often cheaper to pay for at the checkout, but costly in other hidden ways. Why is it that speciality foods are confined to people who have privileges, who maybe have more income, who have more knowledge, and out of those privileges, want to source food with a better story behind
Those quick-burrowing, pesky nuisances known as gophers were a source of a good amount of lost canola yield in 2024. Some canola fields were devastated, requiring re-seeding, while a cereal field right next to the canola would go untouched, says Dr. James Tansey, provincial insect and vertebrate pest management specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture Read More Those quick-burrowing, pesky nuisances known as gophers were a source of a good amount of lost canola yield in 2024.
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY JAKE PRICE A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. When thinking of Manhattans Chinatown, many vibrant places and events come to mindNew Year celebrations, bustling restaurants, and lively shops lining the streets.
As in all experimental sciences, research in plant anatomy depends on laboratory methods used to study cell structure and function. Many advances in understanding cells have followed the development of new techniques, opening novel investigative avenues. Appreciating the tools available to plant biologists is critical for understanding current research and future directions in this field.
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Precision agriculture has enabled unprecedented fine-tuning of crop management from variable-rate fertilization to micro-zone irrigation. Growers and agronomists can now make site-specific decisions and respond to variability within a field like never before. But how precise is too precise? There is a point where ultra site-specific recommendations can lead to agronomic inefficiencies, unnecessary complexity, and poor return on investment (ROI).
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Our food & farming reviews of 2025 are here what’s been cropping up this past year and worth watching? The Grab Directed by: Gabriela Cowperthwaite Where to watch: Available to rent or buy via select streaming services. The Grab is a must-see film for anyone interested in the shape of things to come as we face climate change and all that it will bring.
Fertilizer prices have been on a steady climb for decades, but the past few years have seen some of the sharpest increases yet. Take nitrogen fertilizer, for exampleit has doubled in price in just the last two years. Unfortunately, there’s no sign that things will get better anytime soon. With costs continuing to rise, ranchers […] The post Overcome fertilizer prices: here’s how to really stay profitable appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
If tariffs are meant to deter imports by making them more expensive, eventually imports will decrease. Logic would have it, then, that depending on tariff revenue in the long-term would be folly, as its intended to decrease over time. The tariff-income-as-monetary-policy is just one sticking point in the U.S. administrations new trade policy arc.Oliver Ward, Read More If tariffs are meant to deter imports by making them more expensive, eventually imports will decrease.
The word farm was once equated with images of sun-kissed green fields in rural areas. Thats quickly changing. Not only are farms moving closer to urban areas, but theyre also getting creative in how and where they grow produce. Vertical farms take advantage of old buildings and state-of-the-art greenhouses to produce food in a small amount of space.
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Applications are due by May 1, 2025. The Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) are accepting applications for the Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, in memory of Cynthia Hayes, co-founder and former director of SAAFON, is a $5,000 award that includes the opportunity to connect with sustainable food and farm advocates and practitioners.
If you look around a Senegalese village, you will see connection. Farmers under a mango tree drinking the afternoon pot of attaya (tea). A cluster of children from all corners of the community magnetically gathering around a soccer ball like Mecca and the idea that they could be the next Sadio Man. Or a group of women at the well staying a little longer than they need to, talking about everything under the hot Senegalese sun and pulling more than just water but also information, gossip, and ofte
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has named David Thompson as its new executive director, effective April 7, 2025. Thompson has worked with the NFU-Ontario for the past five years in various capacities including policy research and analysis, conducting farmer interviews and managing programs. In that time, he also coordinated the International Programs Committee (IPC) working Read More The National Farmers Union (NFU) has named David Thompson as its new executive director, effective April 7, 2025
Regardless of what youre growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesnt come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for planting and for small plants to get a healthy start. If youre dealing with spring soil compaction this year, learning how to prevent and manage this issue will help you grow healthier crops in the current and future seasons.
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One of the most enjoyable parts of my life right now is getting information directly from sources in foreign countries. This friend, Tim Shell, was perhaps the first young person I mentored into farming more than 35 years ago. He developed a pastured livestock farm in China and then Mongolia and is now in South Korea. I think you'll find this interesting.
The Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI) is working to transform the African continents agriculture sector through capacity building, research development, and the fostering of collaboration. ANAPRI was born out of the need to share knowledge, share data, and also to be able to learn lessons from the different institutions that are involved in policy research in Africa, Antony Chapoto, ANAPRIs Executive Director, tells Food Tank.
From the theatre stage to the field, host of Wheat Petes Word, Wheat Pete, brings it all this weeksharing lessons in mental and physical health, crop nutrition, soil moisture management, and the all-important when of fertilizer applications. Theres a discussion on early wheat scouting, drainage success stories, and an update on the elusive daikon-loving slugs.
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American Farmland Trust (AFT) is raising money to support farmers and ranchers affected by recent federal funding losses or delays.The goal is to provide 200 farmers a grant each up to US$10,000. The AFT Brighter Future Fund aims to raise US$2 million through donations, which will be distributed via the organizations Emergency Resilience Grant. “The Brighter Future Funds Emergency Resilience Grant is not only meant to help ease immediate hardships but also provide stability for the future,
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Tyler Fulton, new president of the Canadian Cattle Association for his outlook on the year ahead; Oliver Ward with Agri-Pulse on the U.S. tariff plan for revenue or a negotiating tactic; and, Hear a spotlight interview with Tammy Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio!
My Generation: I wound up on a plane next to a man who really wanted to touch me. Heres how one word stopped it all, plus what to do if it happens to you.
Plant species are naturally endowed with the ability to regenerate themselves through self- or cross-pollination of their flowers to produce seeds. When physiologically mature, seeds germinate under optimum environmental conditions and generate new individual plants to perpetuate the parent plant.
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