BIZARRE: 3 | Mind Blowing Facts

Argentina's Corn Boom: How Ukraine's War and a Record Harvest Made It an Unlikely Winner

Argentina is on track to export a record 10 million tons of corn this fall, fueled by war in Ukraine, European heat and a historic harvest.

Latin Times · Sep 10

California officials allow plans for the country's biggest kelp farm to move forward

California has long been farm country, and its oceans soon could be, too

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Jeremy Clarkson’s partner Lisa Hogan warns a beer shortage is on the horizon

UK was hit by severe drought caused by multiple heatwaves this summer, leading to poor barley harvests

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Jack London bought 1,400 acres and planted eucalyptus trees; now a state park

Jack London’s California ranch became more than a country retreat during his final years. After buying Hill Ranch on Sonoma Mountain in 1905, he found land weakened by intensive farming and began studying agriculture seriously. He read farming manuals, explored soil management and tested new ideas across the property. As…

The Times of India · Sep 8

Libya's Food Security Is Becoming a Global Trade Question

An 83% surge in grain imports highlights how heavily Libya depends on global supply chains, with international producers, traders, shippers, and importers playing an increasingly important role in keeping food moving from overseas markets to Libyan tables.

International Business Times · Sep 8

Peru's Food Supply Faces a 50% Hit From El Niño — Just as U.S. Remittances Slow Down

Peru faces up to 50% lower food output from an intensifying El Niño, just as U.S. remittances slow and a new 1% cash-transfer tax kicks in.

Latin Times · Sep 8

French wine yields drop to new historic low after searing summer heat

French wine production is expected to suffer its worst harvest in some 70 years with the agriculture ministry on Monday forecasting a 6 percent drop in output after a summer of scorching temperatures, heatwaves and drought. France last week announced more than €1 billion in emergency support for farmers.

France 24 · Sep 7

Brussels Just Froze $2 Billion in Brazilian Meat Over Antibiotics — Why It Could Last Two Years

The EU halted Brazilian beef, poultry, fish, egg and honey imports Sept. 3 over antibiotic gaps, freezing over $2B in trade as Brasília weighs retaliation

Latin Times · Sep 5

Farmers turn to perennial grains as one solution to extreme weather

A handful of U.S. farmers are looking at a new solution to extreme weather

The Independent UK · Sep 4

France announces €1 billion aid for farmers recovering from drought, heatwaves

France on Friday allocated more than €1 billion in aid to support farmers recovering from droughts after a brutal, record-breaking summer. The allocation includes €520 million for rapid payments to ‌help farmers deal with weather damage and a €235 million recovery ​fund to buy seeds, plants and ​animal feed, Agriculture…

France 24 · Sep 4