Climate change is wearing out cocoa farmers, not just trees – Researchers warn

614: The Delicate Ecosystem of Colombia's Dry Forests

Join us as we explore the critical state of Colombia's tropical dry forests with researcher Maria Isabel Arce Plata. Discover the ecosystem's unique characteristics, the threats it faces from deforestation, climate change, and human activity, and the hopeful strategies for conservation and community involvement. Tropical dry forests are among the most endangered ecosystems globally, yet we rarely hear about them. With rainfall patterns shifting due to climate change, these forests are facing unprecedented challenges. In Colombia, the remnants of these forests have dwindled to less than a million hectares from an estimated 9-11 million! Tune in to this week's Colombia Calling podcast and to the Colombia Briefing reported by Emily Hart.

Safer mangoes through near-infrared technology: Can be a rapid screening method for pesticide residues

BY JULA MAE E. BESEOS, PhD in Agricultural Engineering/ Central Mindanao University faculty FOOD SAFETY remains one of the most pressing concerns in modern agriculture, particularly for fruits intended for

Farmers Worldwide Brace for El Niño

An intense El Niño threatens to compound trade and energy pain.

Post-Conflict Campesinos: Recovering Rural Colombia

Armed conflict and the presence of non-state armed actors harm both agricultural production and rural households’ well-being, for at least two broad reasons. First, conflict disrupts economic activities by hampering access to critical inputs and markets. As a result, producers may reduce or curtail planting or harvesting. Second, rural producers face an unpredictable environment for ... Read more The post Post-Conflict Campesinos: Recovering Rural Colombia appeared first on Americas Quarterly.

Manny Rutinel's Radical Vegan Activism Threatens Colorado's Animal Agriculture Industry

Manny Rutinel's Radical Vegan Activism Threatens Colorado's Animal Agriculture Industry

Lindungi pesawah, jamin sekuriti makanan negara

PERUBAHAN iklim bukan lagi ancaman masa depan, ia kini realiti yang dihadapi oleh pesawah padi di Malaysia. Fenomena banjir luar jangka, kemarau berpanjangan serta serangan penyakit tanaman semakin kerap berlaku, sekali gus menjejaskan hasil dan pendapatan petani. Realitinya, sektor pertanian Malaysia semakin terdedah kepada risiko perubahan iklim yang semakin tidak menentu. Selain kemarau berpanjangan, kejadian ... Read more The post Lindungi pesawah, jamin sekuriti makanan negara appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

आइतबार-सोमबार भारी वर्षाको सम्भावना

काठमाडौं । पश्चिम नेपालमा केन्द्रित रहेको मनसुनी वर्षा आइतबारदेखि पूर्वी र मध्य नेपालतर्फ सर्ने भएको छ। जल तथा मौसम विज्ञान विभागले आगामी दुई दिन कोशी, मधेश, बागमती, गण्डकी तथा लुम्बिनी प्रदेशको पूर्वी क्षेत्रमा वर्षा बढी केन्द्रित हुने पूर्वानुमान गर्दै केही स्थानमा भारीदेखि अति भारी वर्षा हुन सक्ने चेतावनी दिएको छ। विभागका मौसमविद् रोजन लामिछानेका अनुसार []

Stay away from forests: Valencian government activates level 3 wildfire emergency

People living in or visiting the Costa Blanca are being urged to stay away from forests and natural parks after []

Climate resilience must become the organising principle of Indian agriculture

As climate risks grow and events like El Nino are redefining the risks, the need to farm smarter, diversify and strengthen resilience has never been greater

Fire surge in 2025 threatened isolated peoples in Brazil

In 2025, fires caused a significant spike in forest loss in Indigenous territories in Brazil that are home to peoples living in voluntary isolation: Alto Turiaçu, Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau, and Apiaká do Pontal e Isolados. According to data from Global Forest Watch, fires were responsible for nearly all of the forest loss in each of the territories, []

America’s Farmers Need USMCA More Than Ever

For many American farmers, Canada and Mexico have become indispensable export markets at a time when trade disputes, weak commodity prices, and rising costs are already straining the agricultural economy. Iowa farmer Stu Swanson says many producers are operating on dwindling hope as financial pressures mount. CoBank CEO Tom Halverson argues that trade deals have helped US exports to Canada and Mexico grow roughly 600 since NAFTA’s creation. As negotiations begin, farmers are less focused on expanding the agreement than on preserving certainty and avoiding new disruptions that could further weaken an already fragile farm economy. (Source: Bloomberg)

FMD: Farmers can now vaccinate their own herds — Andrew Morphew unpacks what’s changed

FMD: Farmers can now vaccinate their own herds — Andrew Morphew unpacks what’s changed

Tributes paid to three Helitack firefighters who died battling Snyder Fire in Colorado

Their deaths underscore the escalating peril of wildfires across the West, fueled by months of arid conditions and a record lack of winter snow in some regions

Monthly Spotlight: Asia Farming Solutions

In this month’s spotlight, Castle Reynera of Asia Farming Solutions shares how the organization is advancing higher-welfare farming systems in the Philippines through smallholder engagement, research, and systems-focused advocacy. The feature explores the Build Back Better Campaign, challenges in farmed animal welfare work, and why locally grounded solutions matter in transforming food systems. Read more

Carbon trading to benefit grassroots communities: Forestry Minister

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that communities, through social forestry and customary forest schemes, have ...

Maladies hydriques en saison pluvieuse : les conseils du Dr Malick Camara pour se protéger

La saison pluvieuse est une période particulièrement propice aux maladies hydriques. Causées par la consommation ou l’utilisation d’une eau contaminée par des microbes, ces affections touchent principalement les enfants et se manifestent par des diarrhées et des vomissements qui peuvent parfois s’avérer mortels, selon les spécialistes. Pour aborder ce sujet de santé publique, Guineematin.com est [] The post Maladies hydriques en saison pluvieuse : les conseils du Dr Malick Camara pour se protéger first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Heatwave conditions: Extreme caution advised due to forest fire threat

Persistent drought and high temperatures make grassy areas and forests particularly vulnerable to fires.

El Nino's surprise sweet spot, while salad days slow

Forecast dry conditions, global tensions and the deadly bird flu present challenges for Australian farmers, but fruit may be the pick of the bunch.

Hernia Repair, Optimal Dietary Patterns for Healthy Aging | THRR206

Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News Topic: End of the brown field? Regenerative agriculture brings ecological benefits Show Notes: Chris Kresser: Do Vegetarians and Vegans Live Longer Than Meat Eaters Questions: Hernia Repair Trevor writes: I’m a 46 year old male with my first Continue Reading

The War on Agriculture Never Ends

People wonder why I devoted an entire Agricultural Report to food security. It was never simply about crops. Agriculture has become another battlefield where governments, multinational corporations, and unelected organizations all believe they have the right to dictate what people eat, what farmers grow, and ultimately who controls the food supply. History has always shown []

20 Summer Cookie Recipes to Bake All Season

20 Summer Cookie Recipes to Bake All Season When the weather heats up, turn to these 20 summer cookie recipes that highlight some of the best seasonal flavors. Whether you crave something fruity like strawberry and cream cookies, citrusy like coconut lime cookies, or chocolatey like s'mores chocolate chip cookies—this list has you covered. The post 20 Summer Cookie Recipes to Bake All Season appeared first on Sally's Baking.

Rapid cutting of mango orchards threatens gardeners ' livelihoods

Rapid cutting of mango orchards threatens gardeners ' livelihoods

Wildlife faces risks as extreme heat intensifies worldwide: Experts

Like humans, wildlife is increasingly vulnerable as climate change fuels longer and more intense heatwaves, disrupting feeding and breeding and in extreme cases proving fatal. The...

‘They’re not freak occurrences’: Farmers grapple with protecting crops as heat waves and extreme weather become more frequent

Specialty farmers are dealing with the extreme weather events that are driving prolonged drought in some states and intense flooding in others.

Canadian women more concerned about climate change than men, new study says

Statistics Canada says women and university graduates are more likely to believe climate change will affect future generations

Easy Vegan Pumpkin Recipes

Cozy up with pumpkin in every form this season. From breakfast to dessert, these easy vegan recipes have you covered. From pastas and salads to soups to desserts - there's something for everyone. We all know it's getting colder and gloomier outside. I have to admit I've never been the biggest fan of autumn, because [] This article was written and published by Oh My Veggies. It may not be reproduce or republished without permission of the author. The original article can be found here: Easy Vegan Pumpkin Recipes.

Headline: could super El Nino trigger a global food crisis? Article: "It is misleading, though, to treat any resulting famine as a natural outcome." Editor: whatever, keep the headline [Scary]

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