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How an Ethiopian coffee farmer inspired Hugh Jackman to build a business supporting farming families

Hugh Jackman embarked on an inspiring journey by launching Laughing Man Coffee after encountering a coffee farmer in Ethiopia. This initiative is dedicated to uplifting farming communities through various essential programs, including healthcare, safe housing, scholarships, and business training. The Laughing Man Foundation stems from Jackman's passion for aiding coffee-farming…

The Times of India · 3h ago

Mahindra begins commercial rollout of MaxSeeder to tackle stubble burning

Mahindra & Mahindra has initiated commercial production of its new multi-crop seeding machine called Maxseeder. This machine is designed to sow various crops, like rice, wheat, and cotton, efficiently. It operates using lower-horsepower tractors, making advanced seeding technology more accessible for farmers. Additionally, the Maxseeder promotes sustainable farming by eliminating…

The Economic Times · 3h ago

Ohio approves easements for 58 farms covering 5,165 acres as protected farmland tops 111,000 acres

Ohio has greenlit local sponsors to secure agricultural easements on 58 family-owned farms, aiming to safeguard farmland from non-agricultural development. Through the Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program, farmers can keep cultivating their land while ensuring its preservation. Presently, more than 111,000 acres across 62 counties are safeguarded from development. With…

The Times of India · 4h ago

12 Australian farming families fined $814 each over power line survey access

Twelve farming families in western Victoria, Australia, have been fined A$814 each for refusing to allow authorised officers onto their properties to conduct surveys for a proposed 480-kilometre electricity transmission line. The families say the project, known as Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West), threatens agricultural land,…

The Times of India · 12h ago

Asian silktree's pink blooms brought it to America; dry seeds last 150 years

Few garden trees look as graceful as the silktree in midsummer, when its fern-like leaves carry soft pink pompom flowers that seem to float above the branches. That beauty explains why people carried the tree across the ocean from Asia centuries ago and planted it beside homes and in gardens.…

The Times of India · 13h ago

'A calling': women's work strengthens rural Australia

A farmer finding the sector's next generation and an academic training rural first responders have been honoured for work to make country communities stronger.

AAP · 19h ago

Jason Mraz transforms old San Diego avocado grove into a 17-acre regenerative organic farm

In 2004, Jason Mraz purchased an avocado grove near San Diego, which he transformed into Mraz Family Farms. Now known for its organic avocados, California-crafted coffee, and seasonal crops, the farm emphasizes regenerative agriculture for enhanced soil health and resilience. Products are supplied to local eateries and shops, and available…

The Times of India · 20h ago

Florida family’s 498-acre cattle ranch protected from development through $7.48m conservation easement

A 498-acre cattle ranch known as Turnpike Dairy has been protected from future development through a conservation easement. The agreement allows the managing family to continue agricultural operations on the property. Martin County contributed $3.74 million towards the $7.48 million deal to preserve the land. This conservation effort is part…

The Times of India · Oct 11

Maharashtra govt to submit detailed memorandum for Central drought relief

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis outlined plans to address drought impacts in the state. Employment, food security, and water supply initiatives will support affected farmers and communities. The government will utilize technology for transparent water distribution and make water for drinking a priority. Fodder procurement and storage plans aim to…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

‘Some aren’t going to make it’: how pressure on farmers threatens UK food security

Food producers are adding their voices to the chorus of warnings about the vulnerability of British supply chains

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11