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Sheep wool to make seaweed farming plastic free
Sheep wool could be the key to making seaweed farming plastic free, according to experts. Engineers from Queen's University Belfast have been working on an innovative project for the last two years in a bid to drive forward sustainability in the…
'Parkinson's Valley': the herbicide haunting a New York farm town
Gordon Chaplin gingerly stepped out of the car at the top of the steep hill behind his farmhouse, sporting a bandage on his hand from a fall the day before. He gripped his cane as he shuffled through the knee-high grass. He stopped every few feet…
Former dairy farm to become 'climate resilient' nature reserve
A former dairy farm is to be transformed into a 'new climate resilient' wetlands and nature reserve by a wildlife charity. Ebdon Farm near Wick St Lawrence, North Somerset, has been bought by the Avon Wildlife Trust after it was awarded a £5m…
Cyclosporiasis outbreak sends local Illinois farms' lettuce sales skyrocketing
The cyclospora outbreak tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce continues to grow, and has also made many consumers suspicious of the lettuce in grocery stores. An investigation by the CDC, FDA and public health officials found that the over 1,000…
Saudi Aramco backs India's Mitti Labs to make Asia's rice farming more water-resilient
As rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns put Asia's water-intensive rice farming under pressure, Mitti Labs, a New York- and Bengaluru-headquartered climate-tech startup, has raised $9.5 million in an investment led by Aramco Ventures…
Chinese Turbine Supplier Targets New Danish Offshore Wind Farms
Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. said it can meet Denmark's security and technical requirements to supply turbines for two large projects set to be built off the country's coast in the coming years. “Absolutely we…
'Move the farm and not move the food': Indoor farming takes off in Arlington
In the middle of Arlington — a bustling city — one farmer is trying to change the future of farming. Oren Falkowitz, an indoor vegetable farmer, used to work in national security. He left it behind to pursue his passion. Stream NBC4…
After a 15-year hunt, this yachting champ found his dream car on a farm
Professional ship's captain Dan Oatley is also a champion yachtsman and former Australian ski racing representative. He works alongside his father making extra virgin olive oil and has a business designing carbon-fibre speedboats. Your life has…
Face of the farm: How women are changing the field
This story was originally published by Project Optimist. NEW YORK MILLS, MINN. – Kris Huebsch did not expect to be named Woman Farmer of the Year at last year's Minnesota Farmfest from a finalist pool of “movers and shakers.”…
Man in Crocs arrested as police find £1.7m Yorkshire cannabis farm
A £1.7m cannabis farm has been uncovered in a warehouse in Doncaster. The rural warehouse was in Braithwaite. South Yorkshire Police raided the industrial premises on Monday, August 3. 1,790 plants were found at the site, as well as a…
Storms damage farms and cause flooding in southern Iowa
Updated: 5:16 PM CDT Aug 5, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Storms damage farms and cause flooding in southern Iowa Updated: 5:16 PM CDT Aug 5, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ LINEVILLE, Iowa — Storms drenched southern Iowa Wednesday…
Is regenerative farming a 'ray of hope' against Europe's wildfires?
Smouldering scars threaten to flare up across western and central Europe as heatwaves and drought continue to fuel the risk of wildfires. Near Athens, spreading flames forced further evacuations after a mid-air collision between two firefighting…
Organic farming a promising sector for youth entrepreneurs, says Union Minister
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has facilitated the export of 3,03,249.40 tonnes of organic products during 2025-26, said Union Minister for Agriculture…
Indoor farming takes off in Arlington
In the middle of Arlington, one farmer is trying to change the future of farming. News4's Aimee Cho talks to Oren Falkowitz, who is trying to bring indoor farming to big cities.
Spices Board exploring feasibility of indoor saffron farming in Kerala
Amid growing demand for saffron in the open market, the Spices Board is exploring the feasibility of indoor saffron cultivation in Kerala. According to officials, the Spices Board submitted a proposal to the Kerala Agriculture department to promote…
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