Climate change
In the western Guatemalan Highlands, where poverty rates are elevated and climate change takes a toll, a comparative study has shed light on the effectiveness of Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) actions in promoting biodiversity within agricultural landscapes. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) conducted a study across 20 farms
Agriculture
The Syria Trust Fund (SRTF) has delivered 400 MT of fertilisers to 2,000 vegetable farmers and 850 MT of fertilisers to 2,000 wheat farmers, marking a significant step in revitalising and enhancing food security in the region. The fertilisers are essential for strengthening root growth, encouraging blooming, and
Agriculture
A new study published in Environmental Sciences Proceedings reveals that the agricultural sector is highly susceptible to climate change, posing significant challenges for global food production. Researchers from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad found that agriculture contributes to between 19 and 29% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily due
Agriculture
Investigations by Brazilian researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against root-knot nematodes (RKNs), a significant threat to global agriculture. According to the research published in Plant Cell Reports, overexpression of the soybean GmEXPA1 gene reduces plant susceptibility to M. incognita by increasing root lignification. This finding could
Agriculture
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced another $325 million in funding for the Climate-Smart Commodities program, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. The latest round of funding will be distributed among 71 small and underserved farmers and ranchers, primarily in historically disadvantaged communities. This follows
Cabinet officials
Germany's incoming government, a coalition between the Social Democrats, Greens, and Free Democrats, is committed to making significant changes in the country's agriculture sector. The new agriculture minister, Cem Oezdemir, wants to see higher prices for food and agricultural goods to prevent the exploitation of farmers
Cabinet officials
Egypt's water situation is critical, with a deficit of up to 54 billion cubic meters annually, despite efforts to reuse water and import agricultural crops. The ministry has implemented various projects to increase the capacity of the water system and manage water resources efficiently. Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Aty, Minister
Cabinet officials
Russia and Serbia continued to strengthen their agricultural cooperation in 2020, marking a significant increase in the turnover of agricultural products between the two countries. The bilateral trade in agricultural products experienced a 7% growth, reaching $516 million. Notably, the export of domestic food products from Russia to Serbia surged
Cabinet officials
The Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issued a press release on February 8, announcing the resumption of the import of farmed fish from Vietnam. The import ban, which was announced on January 19, cited concerns over customs clearance and the technical standards of Vietnamese shipments. Vietnamese Minister of
Farmers
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers, in partnership with the American Soybean Association, CropLife America, and National Corn Growers Association, has released a study highlighting the benefits of precision agriculture technology on environmental stewardship and farmer economics. The study finds that farmers who use precision agriculture equipment can grow more while
Farmers
The Tenant Farmers Association in Wales (TFA Cymru) has expressed concern over the Welsh Government's decision to introduce new agricultural pollution regulations across all farms. According to TFA Cymru Chairman Dennis Matheson, this move will only add costs to farms and drive some out of business. The association
Farmers
The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) highlighted the success of the Department of Agriculture's special project, SAAD, in empowering marginalized farmers in agriculture. Assistant Secretary Jonji Gonzales reported that the program has helped the Pandanon Integrated Upland Small Farmers Association in Negros Occidental become
