1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (679+ words) Rice feeds more than half of humanity, yet it is also one of the world’s thirstiest staple crops, and climate change is making every drop of water count for more....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (87+ words) Wheat feeds more of humanity than almost any other crop, and the pressure on it has never been greater. Meeting projected global demand by 2050 will require annual productivity gains of roughly 1.7 percent, with total production expected to rise from about…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1609+ words) On a hot summer day, John Williams is walking through the vegetable farm he manages in central Illinois. “All these white tubes coming up are tree tubes,” he said, “so they’re little protections for newly planted trees.” Hazelnut, apple and…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (307+ words) countryman.com.au Millions of dollars have been awarded to more than 100 producers across WA’s sheep regions ahead of the approaching deadline to ban live sheep exports out of Australia in May 2028 The second round of grants through the…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (151+ words) image: Researchers have revealed how early GA activation disrupts stem development under high-density conditions. Optimizing GA dynamics may offer a new approach to improving stem strength and yield in rapeseed. view more Credit: Jing Wang, et al “We found that…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (211+ words) The Texas New Fruit Grower's Conference will take place on October 15 and 16, 2026, providing training for new and prospective fruit growers on orchard and vineyard establishment and management. Organised by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the one-and-a-half-day event is aimed at…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (458+ words) I was deeply honoured to be put forward for the role of president of International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). UPOV has been incredibly important to me throughout my career, especially as commissioner of Canada’s…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (260+ words) Ready to turn your passion for fresh fruit into a thriving business or a rewarding hobby? Join us at the Texas New Fruit Growers Conference to learn from top experts and kickstart your orchard journey. Hosted by the Texas A…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (180+ words) KDA Announces Crop & Livestock Research Grant Opportunity Ad Astra Radio — The Kansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the FY27 Crop & Livestock Research Grant Program Funds for the program are appropriated to the agency by the Kansas Legislature from…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (512+ words) “The extension gives countries and partners a common framework to continue planning, implementing and scaling One Health priorities across the human, animal, plant and ecosystem interface,” James Edge, digital communications specialist at FAO, said in a statement. “During the extension…...