Agricultural industry
Researchers in China have found that both formal and informal environmental regulations can reduce agricultural carbon emissions by advancing technology and decentralizing environmental governance. The study, led by Litai Chen of Chongqing University, used data from 31 provinces in China from 2001 to 2020 and employed panel regression models, threshold
Agricultural industry
Agricultural producers who started applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) before the scheme's sudden closure will now be given the opportunity to reapply for funding. The move comes after the National Farmers' Union coordinated threatened legal action over the lack of notice period for the scheme&
Agricultural industry
Chinese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Han Jun, met with Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia, Abdulrahman AlFadley, and Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, Carlos FÈívaro, in Beijing on May 12. The meetings aimed to strengthen cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in areas
Agricultural industry
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to prioritize sunscreen as an essential safety gear, with the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) highlighting the high risk of skin cancer due to prolonged exposure to UV rays. According to the UFU, over 4,000 skin cancer cases are diagnosed each year
Agricultural industry
The Europe precision agriculture market is set to experience significant growth, with a projected value of $6.32 billion by 2034, expanding from $3.36 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.51%. This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of precision agriculture technologies
Agricultural industry
The world's most widely consumed fruit, bananas, face an uncertain future as the climate crisis ravages the industry. According to Christian Aid, nearly two-thirds of banana-growing areas in Latin America and the Caribbean could be lost by 2080 due to rising temperatures and disease. The region, which exports
Agricultural industry
Vegetable production has traditionally relied on the conventional tillage system, which leads to soil degradation and reduced health. The use of no-tillage vegetable systems (NTVS) with cover crops aims to mitigate these issues, but the impact on soil health and greenhouse gas emissions remains limited. A recent study published in
Agricultural industry
Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, has entered into a definitive agreement with Australian Food & Agriculture Company Limited (AFA) for a business combination valued at AUD$780 million. AFA owns one of the largest diversified agricultural portfolios in New South Wales, Australia. Upon the
Agricultural industry
Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation (ANSC) has announced a definitive agreement for a business combination with Australian Food & Agriculture Company Limited (AFA) that values AFA at AUD$780 million, approximately $510 million. Upon closing, the combined company, Agriculture & Natural Solutions Company Limited (NewCo), will be listed on
Agriculture
As the climate crisis looms larger, the world is grappling with the need to reduce transportation emissions in the food supply chain. A new trend in agricultural technology, vertical farming, is emerging as a promising solution to lower emissions and make the global food supply chain more resilient. Vertical farming,
Agriculture
Researchers from Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Iran, have detailed a new study on the relationship between agricultural development and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The study investigated the economic, social, and environmental indicators of decoupling GHG emissions from agricultural development. The research found that improving food security and
Climate change
Research investigators at the University of Economics have published a new report highlighting the importance of valuing water-related ecosystem services (ES) in Vietnam, particularly in addressing water scarcity (WS) in rice farming. The study employed the contingent valuation method to estimate the value of ES in Vietnam, focusing on provisioning
