Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct—but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive
It took thousands of years to develop the world's extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals—an estimated 8,800 ...
In Nigeria, tech workers and farmers bring AI to the fields
Dandam Nangor knows exactly what temperature his greenhouse is at, when to water his crops and even the pH of the soil.
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Harnessing the digital shovel: How Zimbabwean smallholder farmers can cultivate prosperity in a changing climate
The relentless march of climate change casts a long shadow over global agriculture, but its impact is felt most acutely by smallholder farmers, particularly in nations like Zimbabwe. Faced with ...
Spider mite discovery in plant–pest warfare could lead to sustainable farming solutions
As global food demand continues to increase, effective pest control remains one of agriculture's most pressing challenges.
Deadly bird flu strain outbreak reported in US: How easily does it spread?
The U.S. reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to ...
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Farmer's neighbors suffer from devastating side effects of commonly used fertilizer: 'The smell is horrendous'
"The smell is horrendous when they're offloading those trucks in the summertime," Scott Collins told Interlochen Public Radio ...