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In a world worried about looming food shortages triggered by the climate crisis, the collapse in rice prices — now approaching their lowest in 18 years — is evidence that interventions by governments ...
Modern agriculture is transforming with advanced technology to address labor shortages, operational costs, and environmental ...
It is impossible to imagine modern agriculture without plastics. 12 million tons are used every year. But what about the consequences for the environment? An international team of authors addresses ...
The Smart Agriculture Big Data Platform is a digital agriculture management platform that integrates modern information technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data analysis, and artificial ...
Genetically modified (GM) crops are touted as a potential solution for agricultural challenges, but their efficacy varies ...
Agriculture is under attack. Environmentalists label modern farming as unsustainable, blaming farming for polluting the planet and destroying the climate. But today’s food is abundant and nutritious—a ...
California's Central Valley produces more than 250 different crops comprising one-fourth of the nation's food. That includes 40% of our fruits, nuts, and other table foods. However, California is ...
Three months ago, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission. Later this week, the group’s first report is scheduled to be released.
A farmer once told me that agriculture has more emotional ups and down than any other occupation. The combination of erratic prices and volatile weather leads to a constant emotional roller coaster, ...
This week, I received an email from a reader in response to last week’s column on three ways to grow agriculture advocacy. The opening line of the email said: “Does that mean you don't want to hear ...
From drones to AI and blockchain, digital transformation is unlocking productivity and export gains across the sector.
She said the initiative is part of a wider effort that began in the second quarter of 2025 across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, focusing on uplifting the ...