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In the early 2000s, Mark Magura bought a 272-acre Indiana farm; after a 3-year restoration, 200.6 acres came back as wetland, prairie and forest for wildlife

Mark Magura has taken a significant step in conservation by converting his 200.6 acres of Indiana farmland into diverse wildlife habitats secured by a permanent conservation easement. This crucial decision protects the land from traditional agricultural endeavors and facilitates the establishment of wetlands, prairies, and forests, fostering a rich tapestry…

The Times of India · Aug 25

In 1896, North Carolina tested sericea lespedeza as a crop; by the 1930s, officials planted it for erosion control and mine repair across the United States

Sericea lespedeza, an Asian legume introduced to North Carolina in 1896 for agricultural trials, showcased remarkable resilience to adverse conditions. Initially embraced for erosion control and mine reclamation, its robust growth ultimately led to its designation as an invasive species. This scenario highlights how well-intended conservation efforts can inadvertently lead…

The Times of India · Aug 25

In 2006, Steve and Dianne White bought 86 acres in Fulton County, Illinois; 16 years later, it held wetlands, prairie and sightings of 71 bird species

Bout Broke Farm in Illinois transformed from farmland to a diverse conservation landscape. The Whites integrated wetlands, forests, and prairie habitats alongside their cropland. This approach supported wildlife while continuing essential agricultural production on the property. Conservation programs provided technical assistance for these habitat improvements. Steve White observed approximately seventy-one…

The Times of India · Aug 25

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In 2008, Indiana landowner John Bellman bought 104 acres near Bremen; 14 years later, an 8-acre wetland pond and prairie had turned it into a wildlife haven

John Bellman transformed his Indiana farmland into an impressive wildlife sanctuary using federal initiatives such as CRP and WRE. Through this remarkable restoration, native grasses and trees flourished, revitalizing the area. Today, the sanctuary is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and songbirds, with ongoing management fostering…

The Times of India · Aug 25

Going with the grain: how restoring biodiversity led one farmer back to heritage wheat

Henry Astor looked back to his grandfather’s time for the inspiration to find older varieties that could help nature on his Cotswold farm

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Cabinet to extend social security cover to farm, street, domestic workers

The Labour Ministry will propose an expansion of social security coverage under Section 33 to include agricultural workers, street vendors and domestic workers.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Mexico resumes limited cattle exports to US after screwworm pause, relieving ranchers

Mexico has resumed live cattle exports to the United States after they were halted for nearly two years by restrictions imposed by the Trump administration following a screwworm outbreak

The Independent UK · Aug 24

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Economists don't expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices

The U.S. is reopening a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce near-record-high beef prices

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Public money, govt line: How DD News used pro-Modi govt farmer leaders to push E20

A nationwide debate is raging over ethanol-blended petrol, or E20, with motorists complaining of lower mileage and alleged engine damage. The government, meanwhile, has stuck to a central defence: E20 is good for farmers.

Newslaundry · Aug 24

Marching in the Dark review – rural Indian widows show stunning resilience as they battle poverty and taboos

Kinshuk Surjan’s documentary follows women in dire financial straits whose bereavement compounds their social plight, which they confront together

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Every Recalled Egg Has Now Passed Its Best By Date, but Federal Investigators Have Not Closed the Case

The last recalled Midwest Poultry eggs expired on August 17, yet the FDA still lists the Salmonella investigation as ongoing, with unexplained illnesses.

Medical Daily · Aug 23

Gas runs dry: Bangladesh factories shut, homes go dark

Bangladesh’s gas crisis has left the country’s once-busy Ashuganj fertiliser factory silent for more than a year, disrupting fertiliser production, forcing industries to cut output and contributing to power shortages and protests over fuel supplies.

The Times of India · Aug 23

In 1969, a Church’s Fried Chicken co-founder bought 3,000 acres of neglected Texas ranchland; decades of restoration brought long-absent springs and flowing water back

Back in 1969, R. C. Bamberger made a bold move that left many locals scratching their heads. The co-founder of Church's Fried Chicken bought 3,000 acres of badly damaged land in the Texas Hill Country, stepping into a landscape ruined by generations of heavy cattle grazing. The topsoil was washed…

The Times of India · Aug 23

In Argentina, a family rescued 5,000 ancient olive trees from development and built a sanctuary instead of letting them become firewood

In Mendoza, ancient olive trees are threatened by urban growth, resulting in many being chopped for firewood. To combat this, the Cicero family has successfully relocated over five thousand of these historic trees to a dedicated sanctuary. The initiative began when Emilio Cicero saved three thousand trees from destruction on…

The Times of India · Aug 23

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The Times of India · Aug 22

In 1974, the National Park Service bought the Stewart family's 890-acre California ranch; they negotiated the right to remain and continued ranching there until 2021

When the federal government stepped in to buy the Stewart family's 890-acre ranch in 1974, most people assumed a century of family cattle operations had reached its end. The acquisition was part of a major initiative to build out California's Point Reyes National Seashore, setting up an obvious conflict between…

The Independent UK · Aug 22

Mexico resumes livestock sales to US under tight controls over screwworm risk

Ranchers in northern Mexico are preparing to resume cattle exports to the U.S. as a yearlong ban ends

Radio France Internationale · Aug 22

French farmers dip into winter fodder as drought leaves pastures bare

Repeated heatwaves and drought have made it a punishing summer for French farmers – scorching pastures, straining livestock and driving up costs. With grass disappearing from fields, cattle farmers across the country are already dipping into fodder meant to feed their herds through winter.

The Times of India · Aug 21

In 2020, Belgium raised semi-transparent solar panels above a working pear orchard; pear yields fell 15%, but combined land-use efficiency reached 44% higher

In an innovative study, Belgian scientists experimented with agrivoltaics by placing solar panels over a pear orchard. Although the pear yield saw a decrease of around fifteen percent, the project achieved a remarkable land-equivalent ratio of 1.44. This suggests that integrating food production with solar energy can lead to enhanced…

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The Times of India · Aug 21

In the 1920s, America turned to Japanese oysters as its native industry declined; their descendants now support a Pacific Northwest shellfish industry worth over $270 million

The oyster industry along the US Pacific coast was on the brink of disaster due to a combination of overharvesting and pollution. In the 1920s, to combat this issue, Japanese Pacific oysters were introduced as a more resilient alternative. This change sparked a transformation in oyster farming, leading to a…

The Times of India · Aug 20

In 2022, South Korean researchers grew broccoli beneath solar panels; yield fell around 20%, but consumers preferred its greener appearance

A study from South Korea investigated the cultivation of broccoli under solar panels. This innovative agrivoltaics method demonstrated that while broccoli's nutritional value remained intact, yields experienced a minor reduction due to limited sunlight. Nevertheless, the visual quality was maintained, promising improved financial returns for farmers. This research unveils exciting…

The Times of India · Aug 20

In 1931, a bankrupt farmer abandoned 4,000 sheep on a sub-Antarctic island: Decades of isolation produced a flock with rare inherited traits

Sheep farming on Campbell Island ended in 1931, leaving thousands of animals to survive alone. These abandoned sheep became feral and developed unique traits over decades of isolation. By 1970, the feral sheep were damaging the island's native vegetation, prompting conservation efforts. Ten sheep were rescued in 1976 to preserve…

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Belgium hit by large Salmonella outbreak with 300 left ill after eating contaminated eggs

Health authorities warned the number of cases is expected to climb

Radio France Internationale · Aug 19

How degradation and drought are threatening the land that feeds us

Desertification is not the spread of deserts. It is the slow degradation of fertile land – a process that now affects 40 percent of the Earth's land surface and leaves around 100 million hectares of healthy land unproductive every year. As governments gather in Mongolia this week for the UN's…

The Times of India · Aug 19

In 1981, Japan imported golden apple snails as a new food business, but the market failed, and abandoned farms helped the snails spread into rice fields

In 1981, Japan welcomed golden apple snails as a potential food delicacy, but the venture flopped due to lack of consumer interest. Left unchecked, these snails thrived, spreading through irrigation channels and attacking rice paddies. Today, they pose a serious threat to agriculture, prompting Japan to implement diverse management strategies…

The Independent UK · Aug 18

The foods linked to the latest outbreaks of parasitic and bacterial illnesses in the US

Illnesses have forced massive recalls across dozens of states from coast to coast

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