The Hot and Cold of Growing Olives in Canada
As damaging heat waves become more frequent, the Pacific Northwest provides hope for adventurous olive growers willing to take a risk.
Climate Disruptions Force Salt Farmers to Reimagine Their Businesses
To survive in the age of climate change, salt farmers from around the world will have to adjust their production methods and revenue streams.
California’s ‘Local Food Producers’ Hope Proposed New Label Will Boost Support
A new bill aims to help the state’s independent farmers by first labeling who they are.
Italy’s Ban on Cultured Meat Raises Questions About Innovation Versus Tradition
Although the potential of cellular agriculture remains largely unfulfilled, Italy has moved to preemptively ban cultured meat products in a bid to preserve its cultural heritage.
New research suggests that gene-edited rice would likely survive in Martian soil, providing a staple crop to hungry colonizers.
‘There Is No Safety At All.’ Living and Farming in a War Zone
Farmers in Ukraine are dealing with landmines, occupied territories and cut-off transportation lines. The lack of food coming out of the region is contributing to global food insecurity. Despite the challenges, many farmers say they just want to return to their fields.
Facial Recognition Technology Could Improve Livestock Health
Researchers from the US to Australia are adapting artificial intelligence to help monitor animal well-being and treatment.
For Urban Farmers, Community Organizing Can Be Key to Easing Zoning Constraints
Zoning laws can often be barriers for new farmers, but cities and towns are slowly making it easier to farm in residential areas.
Animal Advocates Push for an End to Canadian Horse Meat Market
Activists are calling for a stop to the export of live horses for slaughter, but horse meat producers warn of unintended consequences if a promised ban goes through.
