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Heat and farming changes stop Jersey sea lettuce growth
A combination of recent hot weather and changes to agricultural practices are believed to be behind a lack of sea lettuce this year. Its growth in St Aubin's Bay, Jersey, is normally attributed to warm, shallow conditions, combined with run-off…
Adam Henson shares 'heartbreaking' farm problem that has left him worried
BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has highlighted a serious concern facing the farming industry after new figures revealed a sharp rise in the number of people dying at work. The farmer, who runs Cotswold Farm Park, said the statistics had…
Pond Farm on Wisley Common at 'lowest level' for 17 years
A pond near a Surrey gardens is at its lowest level for nearly two decades, a local wildlife charity has said. The pond at Pond Farm on Wisley Common, adjacent to RHS Garden Wisley, has been drying up over recent weeks as the hot weather persists.
Severe drought expands in Minnesota, threatening farms
Minnesota's drought is getting worse. The latest conditions show nearly half the state is dealing with a severe drought. That includes part of the metro, which wasn't the case last week. At All Good Organics in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, Butch Cardinal…
Fact-checking claims about Taylor Farms' donations to Trump-aligned groups
This article originally appeared on PolitiFact. After Taylor Farms de Mexico's lettuce was identified as a potential source for a multi-state cyclospora outbreak, the company's political dealings and contributions came under scrutiny. Social media…
Dodgers retake top spot in refreshed farm system rankings
We reranked the Top 100 Prospects list. We reranked the team Top 30 lists. We reranked the positional Top 10 lists. It's time we rerank the farm systems too. The Dodgers sit atop the MLB Pipeline Farm System Rankings for the second time in the last…
Deadline moves keep stacking Marlins' farm system
This story was excerpted from Christina De Nicola's Marlins Beat newsletter. MLB.com's Ben Weinrib pinch-hit for this edition. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. Although the Marlins remain…
TN CM Vijay waives cooperative farm loans up to Rs 75,000
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a significant cooperative farm loan waiver, providing crucial financial relief to over 1.38 lakh farmers across the state amidst ongoing economic challenges. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph…
I left my desk job to take over my grandparents' Wagyu farm in rural Japan. It changed how I define success.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Masashi Nakamura, 29, who is running Nakamura Farm, a small Wagyu farm in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. His words have been edited for length and clarity. I was working at a meat processing…
Our Yorkshire Farm's Clive Owen 'slowing down' as he addresses giving up farming
Clive Owen has made a candid admission about getting older in the latest repeat instalment of Our Farm Next Door. The Yorkshire farmer contemplated the evolving landscape at his farm as his son Miles assumed greater responsibilities. His remarks…
BBC farming star reveals devastating losses that left him on brink of giving up
Ally Williamson opened up on the difficulties of lambing A sheep farmer has revealed how catastrophic lamb losses during a previous breeding season pushed him to the edge, admitting he came close to walking away. Ally Williamson, who features on…
Ramesh Gera: The Visionary Behind Akarshak Institute's Mission to Transform Indian Farming
At a time when technology is creating new possibilities in agriculture, Ramesh Gera, Founder and Director of Akarshak Institute of Saffron & Cordyceps Cultivation, is working to promote advanced farming as a practical and modern entrepreneurial…
Wind Farms Are Having A Surprising Impact On Weather Radars - Here's Why That Matters
On December 1, 2018, at around 6:30 p.m., an EF-1 tornado had formed near Maroa, Illinois, but despite its advanced Doppler radar equipment, the National Weather Service (NWS) located in the area failed to detect any indication of rotation from the…
Arkansas farm issues won't stay in the field | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Last year, mine was one of many farming operations to close in the state of Arkansas. I made the heartbreaking decision to close to protect my parents' retirement and my family's legacy: the little land that we did own. As a smaller farm, we were…
Colorado Springs aquaponic farm is seeking volunteers for growing operation
The Solid Rock Community Development Corporation is looking for volunteers to help harvest and package fresh produce from the Aquapod, the company's aquaponic farming operation. The closed-loop farming system, located at the Family Success Center…
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