Feature: Tanzanian woman pioneers in hydroponic farming

DAR ES SALAAM, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Our lettuce is free from pesticides and other industrial chemicals, 47-year-old Mwamy Mlangwa confidently puts the tagline o

DAR chief gets real, says agriculture is 'our only hope for survival' during pandemic

Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary John R. Castriciones has declared agriculture as the “cornerstone of the country’s survival” against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), especially with the current upsurge in active cases.

Women farmers 'essential' for future, says French agriculture minister

An increasing number of women in France are entering the agricultural world, dominated by men for so long. EURACTIV France takes a closer look at the role of women farmers in the country.

Post-USDA, Northey eyes consulting on climate, water quality, conservation - Iowa Capital Dispatch

Former Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey’s new job could involve consulting on climate change, water quality, and conservation.

"Commuter farmers" could help horticulture

Living in the city but working on the land - it could be the best of both worlds.

Farmers told to plan for longer traveller arrival ban, fewer workers

Overseas visitors are likely to be locked out of Australia for another year leaving agriculture facing serious labour shortages and production cuts.

In the backdrop of the challenges of fourth industrial revolution, agriculture needs disruptive digital thinking

There is a need to take a comprehensive view for a new economic model in the backdrop of the highly distorted economic inequality, impending large-scale job losses sealing opportunity for shifting people from agriculture to other sectors.

Veg growers dump $150,000 worth of celery crops due to picker shortage

Growers in Victoria's Lindenow Valley have dumped crops due to a drastic shortage of seasonal workers caused by the COVID-19 travel bans.