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France Is Facing Its Smallest Wine Harvest In Nearly 70 Years. Falling Demand Is Adding To The Pressure To Producers.

Heatwaves and drought have cut France's 2026 wine production to nearly 34 million hectoliters, extending a run of weak harvests.

International Business Times

An 8,000-acre South Carolina forest was bought for conservation after drawing developer interest

In a move to prioritize environmental sustainability, Georgetown County officials are backing a substantial acquisition of 4,148 acres in Carvers Bay, which will be transformed into a state forest. Another expansive parcel on Waccamaw Neck is also earmarked for conservation. Officials assert that the benefits of long-term land preservation significantly…

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Napa family rebuilt winery after 2017 wildfire for $30M; nine years later, $37M debt puts estate at risk

Signorello Estate winery faces an October auction after a series of devastating setbacks. The winery burned down in 2017, and rebuilding efforts faced significant delays and cost increases. Global wine sales have declined, impacting the business's revenue streams and financial stability. The owner owes $37 million to American AgCredit, which…

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In 2013, Pink bought a 200-acre California ranch for $9M; it is now a working vineyard

Pink bought a 200-acre California ranch with her husband Carey Hart for nearly $9 million in 2013. What began as an interest in wine grew into Two Wolves, an organic wine business. After years of studying winemaking and making small batches privately, Pink released her first vintage in 2014 and…

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People in England and Wales turn to Scottish food producers amid drought

People in England and Wales have turned to Scottish food producers following drought and extreme weather south of the Border

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How deficient rainfall is affecting ragi farmers in Karnataka’s Mandya

Shiva Shekhar, a 40-year-old farmer from Padavalapatna village in Mandya district's Nagamangala taluk, could not sow ragi this kharif. “I kept waiting for the rain but it never came, so I sowed cowpea instead, which is more drought-tolerant,” he said on September 16.

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Argentina Gets a Rare Opening in China as Brazil and Australia Hit Beef Export Limits

Brazil and Australia have exhausted their 2026 China beef quotas, opening a rare, short-lived window for Argentina. Here's what the data confirms.

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US environment agency let Bayer pick regulations for destructive weedkiller, documents show

Environmental Protection Agency asked firm to choose rules it wanted for dicamba, then put the choices in a proposed federal rule

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French cereal farmers experiment with African sorghum to beat the heat

Europe's maize crops have been hit hard by this summer's heatwaves and ongoing drought, with French producers saying almost half of this year's harvest is unusable. To prepare for hotter, drier conditions, some cereal farmers are experimenting with sorghum – a crop from sub-Saharan Africa that requires less water than…

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Ohio farmer turns erosion-hit 700-acre farm into an 8,000-acre model

For Bill Kellogg, conservation did not begin with a government program, a sustainability label or a push for recognition. It began with gullies. Watching water repeatedly carve through his family’s rolling farmland convinced him that the way the ground was being worked had to change. What followed was a decades-long…

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California farming family challenged a second-home rule in 2017; 9 years later, Supreme Court declines

After a prolonged legal battle, a California family has seen their hopes of purchasing a second home on agricultural land dashed. In June 2026, the US Supreme Court decided not to review their appeal, upholding Marin County's regulations that require agricultural covenants for new homes. This ruling marks the conclusive…

The Times of India

California Grows a Third of the Nation's Vegetables — Here's What a Labor Squeeze Really Costs

Tomato and lettuce prices are up double digits. But the "70% shortage" claims are over a year old — here's what California's newest farm survey found.

Latin Times

Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon

For years, scientists have explored ways to remove carbon from the atmosphere, including through direct air capture, changes to ocean chemistry so seawater can absorb more carbon and reforestation

The Independent UK

US wheat farmers navigate uncertainty amid drought and geopolitical chaos

Some experts worry factors affecting wheat exports could push global food prices even higher than they are now

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Struggling wine industry gets more funding poured in

A funding package to support a state's struggling wine industry will help growers diversify or exit the industry and also target gaps in the Canadian market.

The Times of India

Meet Arjun Jain, the 16-year-old New Jersey student who turned a backyard hydroponics hobby

A New Jersey teenager transformed his backyard experiment into a successful urban agriculture initiative. HydroProduce has donated over 3,500 pounds of fresh vegetables to local food pantries. This project also educated communities on building low-cost hydroponic systems for home use. Jain's advocacy led to the creation of new local ordinances…

Evening Standard

Irish president says private meeting with King was ‘very interesting’

Catherine Connolly met Charles at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire as part of her four-day official visit to Scotland.

The Times of India

Thailand grew rubber trees for 75 years; scientists found soil biodiversity fell after repeated

Thailand’s rubber industry has relied on the same land for generations, but scientists have found that repeated planting may come at the expense of the surface. Rubber plantations in southern Thailand found that soil biodiversity declined as rubber was replanted through successive rotations, with the sharpest deterioration appearing in the…

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Utah couple's 14-year effort saves their 25.5-acre farm from becoming a subdivision

A couple from Utah dedicated their passion to maintaining their twenty-five-acre farm by entering into a fourteen-year conservation easement. This vital agreement safeguards the property from development, ensuring that the Schiess family's farmland remains a thriving agricultural site for future generations. By utilizing conservation easements, lands can be preserved effectively,…

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At 7, Don Butler moved to his New York family farm; 75 acres are now permanently protected

The Butler Family Farm has successfully secured a conservation easement covering seventy-five acres, ensuring the land is permanently dedicated to agricultural use. Over generations, the family farm has experienced notable transformations amid rising development and solar energy proposals in Saratoga County. This easement is a crucial step in maintaining the…

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Japan turns rice waste into organic ethanol for cosmetics and household products

Japan is finding new uses for rice that would otherwise be left behind, turning unused or unwanted rice into organic ethanol for cosmetics and everyday household products. Fermenstation, a Japanese company working with fermentation technology, has developed a process that ferments and distills rice into ethanol while also making use…

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Grevillea trees boosted Kenyan farms but competed with maize for water

Farmers across Kenya have long planted Grevillea trees alongside maize, hoping the tall, fast-growing species would add timber, shade and income without hurting the crop underneath. A long-term field trial in semi-arid Kenya put that idea to the test over 4.5 years and nine growing seasons, tracking maize and cowpea…

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Bangladesh's discarded banana stems could yield 37,778 tonnes of fibre and $94M in exports

Discarded banana stems in Bangladesh hold potential for a substantial export market. Researchers estimate this waste could yield nearly thirty-seven thousand tonnes of banana fibre annually. This fibre can be processed into textiles, packaging, and paper products for global demand. Developing this industry requires investment in processing and international marketing…

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Ragweed’s Lasting Allergy Toll: Invasive weed hitchhiked with postwar aid; Japan still breathes it in

Following the war, food shipments unintentionally brought common ragweed seeds to Japan, where they adapted to the altered ecosystems resulting from the conflict. This species soon emerged as a major trigger for seasonal allergies among Japanese patients, with its presence linked to the nation's initial documented instance of pollinosis. Today,…

The Times of India

Nepal farmers lose up to 90% maize to wildlife; 12 documents needed for Rs 10,000 relief

Nepal farmers are reporting substantial crop losses from wildlife, with rhesus macaques, wild boars and porcupines among the animals frequently entering agricultural fields. A 2026 study by the National Trust for Nature Conservation found that households surveyed across 44 local government areas lost an average of 50.3% of their maize…

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