Algae are among the fastest growing organisms on the planet and are very regenerative if harvested correctly. The number one rule for sustainable harvesting is: don’t tear the algae from the rock. Always leave part of the seaweed attached and harvest by size. Here are some key considerations for ensuringRead More →
Raspberry picking robots developed by University of Plymouth spin-off company Fieldwork Robotics have now been deployed commercially in two locations in Portugal. The robots – equipped with four picking arms – successfully operate autonomously, with completely redesigned sensor technology and grippers to reduce slippage and reduce harvest time. The pickedRead More →
AINA Imalwa (29) says being a young vegetable farmer in Namibia is no small feat, especially as local farmers are often excluded from major markets. This can lead to stored produce rotting, she says. Imalwa is a farmer from the Etunda Irrigation Project and has taken to social media toRead More →
Farmer Greg and Farmer’s Footprint invite people to join their immersive three-week course in regenerative gardening and have a community experience just in time for spring and Earth Day. Hosted by Farmer Greg, a Southern California agrarian with a passion for growing organic food and co-founder of Sea and Soil,Read More →
It was the last chance to savor Saturday’s harvest. The second season of the town’s Farmer’s Market ended with approximately 1,300 customers throughout the morning and more than $200 in seasonal donations going to the six local food pantries. Market Manager Heather Porreca was thrilled with the success of theRead More →
One of the nation’s favorite food campaigns, with deep roots in the Westcountry, returns next week to champion all that’s great about quality home-raised beef. Great British Beef Week is the brainchild of Ladies in Beef, a voluntary organization of beef farmers founded in 2011 by Devon producer Jilly GreedRead More →
HILLSBORO, ND — The realm of agriculture extends beyond the confines of Cindy Pulskamp’s farm. In addition to growing crops with her husband, Neal, Pulskamp champions agriculture by joining organizations and serving on boards. She has been a member of North Dakota Agri-Women for nine years and serves as SecretaryRead More →
A focus on silage planning, harvesting and ensilage is helping a Wiltshire dairy farmer optimize feed utilization and reduce costs. Joe Carter believes that you get from the cows what you put into them, and that performance is almost always tied to forage quality. The 300-head herd at Carpenters FarmRead More →
Dragan Simović, hero of the resistance against lithium exploration and mining in Serbia, is easily recognizable by the traditional Serbian hat (sajkaca) which he proudly wears to all protest rallies. His speech is slow and measured and yet his messages seem to resonate across the country. An activist and fighter,Read More →
By Peggy Kirk Hall, Director of Agricultural Law, Ohio State University Agricultural and Resource Law Program Bills establishing new legal requirements for landowners who wish to terminate a verbal or uncertain farm lease and income tax credits for the sale of assets to beginning farmers now await Governor DeWine’s responseRead More →
David Blume is not just a farmer. He is a self-proclaimed artist, author, teacher and mad scientist. The “chief farmer” of Whiskey Hill Farms in Watsonville, California, has made a concerted effort to continue to learn throughout his life and to always pursue the adventure. “You can get into aRead More →
Paul Richardson: Governments face ‘significant pressure’ on farmers’ cash flow Schedule An icon of a desktop calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. GoogleRead More →
Ever since the NFT Boom in 2021, the Metaverse has always surprised us with interesting, world-changing NFT projects. From Cryptopunks to Bored Apes, you name it. Today we have yet another NFT project with lots of cool stuff. From Airdrops, Genesis even has the ability to extract tokens. Metis FarmerRead More →
Published: 11:28 am April 5, 2022 A farmer whose land surrounds the £6.5 crematorium project in Mepal has asked lawyers to raise noise, dust and boundary issues. PJ Lee & Sons Ltd of Ely own land to the north, west and south of the former outdoor sports center which wasRead More →
Kepha Miller, a beekeeper in his beehives in Kerito Nyamira County, 4/12/2021. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Two years after setting up a 50-hive apiary, Nyamira County beekeeper Kepha Miller has never looked back. He uses Langstroth hives and admits he has big yields. He noted that he earns a lot moreRead More →
When 11-year-old Bella McLachlan tried her hand at growing giant sunflowers, the results were a huge hit. In what started as a single packet of sunflower seeds from her local nursery, it’s now become a side hustle for Bella, who sells the seeds in the southwest region of WA. BellaRead More →
A farmer has been fined after a worker got caught in a potato harvester and suffered multiple injuries. The worker was unblocking the combine harvester on a Kent farm when he descended on its counter-rotating rollers and was pulled leg first into the machine. He was pinned down to theRead More →