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Cultivating Crops, No Sun Required
Researchers have discovered a new way to grow plants using artificial photosynthesis, requiring no sunlight at all.
The CEO Who Wants Us to Care More About the Humanity Behind Our Food
After learning about how her own company sourced ingredients, Soupergirl founder Sara Polon realized it was time to change. Now, she wants other companies to join her.
A Global Chickpea Shortage is Looming
Chickpea crop yields are expected to drop as much as 20 percent in 2022.
New Report Shows Canadian Government Has Failed Indigenous Fishers
A senate report details instances of racism and discrimination against Indigenous lobster fishermen, sometimes at the hands of government agents.
Opinion: The Dangers of Big Data Extend to Agriculture
Big data from social media have been revealed as biased, but we should also pay attention to agriculture firms whose play for big data is likely to have detrimental environmental and social impacts.
In New Book, Relationship Between US Dairy Farmers and Mexican Workers Laid Bare
In Milked, journalist Ruth Conniff explores how American reliance on Mexican labor has bonded two seemingly opposed groups.
New Zealand Wants to Tax Cow Burps and Farts
The tax would apply to methane emissions from livestock, starting in 2025.
France Says Plant-Based Proteins Cannot Be Labeled as Meat
Starting October 1, the country’s vegetarian and vegan brands cannot use words like ‘sausage’ or ‘steak’ to describe their products. Veggie burgers are safe, though.
Farmers and Ranchers Squeezed By Rising Fuel Costs
The price of diesel fuels affects all aspects of farm operations. As prices surge with no clear sign of stopping, farmers are concerned for the future.
