'Research results need to reach farmers' access'

Agri-Tech Expo Bloemfontein: Young Farmers Confront Critical Land and Funding Barriers

BLOEMFONTEIN – Aspiring agricultural entrepreneurs gathered at the Agri-Tech Expo in Bloemfontein to confront the severe funding shortages and land access restrictions stifling youth participation in the sector. The two-day summit, themed “Empowering Youth for Inclusive Economic Growth through Agriculture and Innovation,” served as a platform to honor the legacy of the 1976 Youth Uprising []

IP farmers trained in Ube production

INDIGENOUS farmers in Paquibato District learned ube production to capitalize on the growing demand for purple yams. The Department of Agriculture (DA) XI, through its Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang

Strategies for Crop Farmers to Access Formal Markets

Farmers, especially small-scale farmers, often highlight the major challenge of having access to formal markets for their produce, especially horticultural commodities. This hinders them from expanding and sustaining their production. Accessing markets is a key milestone that can enable a farmer to sustain production in a profitable manner. However, there are several shortfalls many small-scale [] The post Strategies for Crop Farmers to Access Formal Markets appeared first on The Namibian.

बाँझो जग्गा सदुपयोग गर्न माडीमा ‘भूमि बैंक’ अवधारणा

नारायणगढ। चितवनको माडी नगरपालिकाले बाँझो खेतीयोग्य जमिनको सदुपयोग गर्दै भूमिहीन, विपन्न र युवा किसानलाई व्यावसायिक खेतीतर्फ आकर्षित गर्न ‘भूमि बैंक’ कार्यक्रम सञ्चालन गर्ने तयारी गरेको छ। बढ्दो बसाइँसराइका कारण खेतीयोग्य जमिन बाँझो रहने क्रम बढेपछि नगरपालिकाले भूमि बैंकसम्बन्धी कार्यविधि तयार गरी आगामी आर्थिक वर्षदेखि कार्यक्रम लागू गर्ने प्रस्ताव अघि सारेको हो। नगरपालिकाका प्रमुख प्रशासकीय अधिकृत []

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PRAGATI initiative to create 20,000 agri entrepreneurs

Through this initiative, participants will be supported through training, mentorship, and resources to develop as local entrepreneurs delivering a comprehensive suite of services to farmers

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 []

The L.A. Nonprofit Where the Formerly Incarcerated Grow Organic Produce

ALMA Backyard Farms seeks to feed the souls and stomachs of Compton residents with little access to healthy and affordable food. The post The L.A. Nonprofit Where the Formerly Incarcerated Grow Organic Produce appeared first on .

Kindia : l’initiative présidentielle en faveur des petits producteurs officiellement lancée, plus de 5 000 emplois attendus

Les autorités guinéennes ont procédé au lancement officiel de l’initiative présidentielle de soutien aux petits producteurs agricoles dans le district de Kali, relevant de la commune urbaine de Kindia. Porté par la Chambre nationale d’agriculture avec l’appui technique du ministère de l’Agriculture, ce vaste programme ambitionne de renforcer la sécurité alimentaire, de lutter contre la []

South-East economy needs collaboration to thrive, Onitsha business Hangout says

.. Organisers target agricultural value chain, unveil N20m grant challenge for entrepreneurs By Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Nnewi The organisers of the Onitsha Business Hangout have said the South-East economy can only achieve sustainable growth through collective progress and collaboration, rather than isolated business competition. Speaking during a pre-event media briefing, the Convener of the Onitsha Business [] The post South-East economy needs collaboration to thrive, Onitsha business Hangout says appeared first on Vanguard News.

Form 4 Village Farms International Inc For: 7 July

Form 4 Village Farms International Inc For: 7 July

Ministry partners with FAO to improve food system governance

The Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture ...

How A.I. may impact what you eat

A research group aims to probe how machine learning can improve farming and food distribution.

Peniaga harap akses pasaran produk tempatan lebih luas

BATU PAHAT: Peniaga kecil berharap Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) yang bakal di­pilih hari ini dapat membantu membuka akses pasaran lebih luas bagi membolehkan produk tempatan berkembang serta menembusi pasaran luar kawasan. Mereka berkata, sokongan berterusan diperlukan bukan sahaja dari aspek bantuan kewangan, malah meliputi pemasaran digital, pensijilan serta peluang memperkenalkan produk kepada pengguna lebih ... Read more The post Peniaga harap akses pasaran produk tempatan lebih luas appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Gharpazhong’s bold step: 50% Subsidy on Yaks and Naks for farmers

Mustang, June 28: The Gharpazhong rural municipality is stepping up to support local farmers by distributing yaks and na...

General : Two Brothers’ Fertigation Venture Highlights Youth Potential In Agriculture

KOTA BHARU, July 1 (Bernama) -- Driven by a deep passion for agriculture, two brothers have been commercially cultivating cucumbers and chillies through fertigation on their family land since 2024, proving that young people can turn farming into a sustainable source of income.

Enhanced investment in agriculture vital for food security : Saif Ur Rehman

Enhanced investment in agriculture vital for food security : Saif Ur Rehman

NHT Stages Home It Expo in Montego Bay

Prospective homeowners in western Jamaica were afforded access to expert guidance, financing options and practical resources to help them build, buy and improve their homes during the National Housing Trust []

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

BOA, Japtini flag off Renewed Hope input distribution for 15,000 Taraba farmers

Smallholder farmers in Jalingo have been encouraged to take full advantage of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value Chain Programme to improve agricultural productivity and strengthen Nigeria’s food security, as the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), in partnership with Japtini Food Retail Company Limited, officially flagged off the 2026 farming season input [] BOA, Japtini flag off Renewed Hope input distribution for 15,000 Taraba farmers

Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

HOPKINTON, R.I. (AP) — At Ashawaug Farm in southwest Rhode Island, Dawn and Cassius Spears preserve their Indigenous knowledge of agriculture through the cultivation and keeping of three Narragansett heritage crops: white corn, succotash beans and crookneck squash. They would like to expand their farm’s reach beyond their farm stand, but it’s challenging. Like many [] The post Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Canada relies on Black farm workers. So why are there so few Black farm owners?

From Ontario to the Okanagan, Black and racialized workers power agriculture, but barriers to land ownership mean they rarely own farms. That gap is shaping Canada’s food future

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers are busy growing the crops the world depends on for food, fuel and fiber. But as their tractors roll across fields, a pressing concern weighs heavily on many farmers: the ...

The FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement

After more than a decade of pushback, farmers and repair advocates have won access to equipment and services John Deere had long kept under its control.

Kindia : lancement de l’initiative présidentielle pour aménager 1 500 hectares au profit des petits producteurs

La Chambre nationale d’agriculture, en collaboration avec le Ministère de l’Agriculture, a organisé la cérémonie de lancement officiel de l’initiative présidentielle d’appui à la mise en valeur de 1500 hectares en faveur des petits producteurs de riz et de maïs dans la région de Kindia. La cérémonie a eu lieu hier, mercredi 1er juillet 2026, mobilisant [] The post Kindia : lancement de l’initiative présidentielle pour aménager 1 500 hectares au profit des petits producteurs first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Industry Funded Study of the Week: Raspberries

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