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Thailand and Bangladesh Partner on Sustainable Fish Farming
SolutionsFeb 11

Thailand and Bangladesh Partner on Sustainable Fish Farming

Thailand's leading aquaculture company is sharing decades of farming expertise with Bangladesh to help both nations grow seafood sustainably. The partnership could strengthen food security for millions while protecting the environment.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Engineer Triples Family Apple Farm Profits, Cuts Middlemen
Acts of KindnessMar 1

Engineer Triples Family Apple Farm Profits, Cuts Middlemen

A Himachal Pradesh engineer returned home to help her parents sell apples directly online, tripling their profits and inspiring sustainable farming. What started with 10,000 Instagram followers became Phal Phool, a thriving farm-to-customer business.

The Better India3 min read
Vietnam Tackles Disease Control for Sustainable Farming
SolutionsMar 12

Vietnam Tackles Disease Control for Sustainable Farming

Vietnam is launching a nationwide effort to protect its livestock industry through better disease control and smarter farming practices. The initiative aims to help rural communities thrive while building a more resilient food system.

Google News - Vietnam Growth2 min read
Queensland Farm Celebrates 10 Years Teaching Sustainability
SolutionsFeb 3

Queensland Farm Celebrates 10 Years Teaching Sustainability

A Central Queensland permaculture farm is marking a decade of teaching families and communities how to grow food and restore land. High Valley Dawn is celebrating with its biggest year yet, including the region's first official permaculture course.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Organic Farms Now Outearning Conventional Operations
Planet WinsJan 27

Organic Farms Now Outearning Conventional Operations

After 40 years of research, the numbers are in: organic farming isn't just better for the planet, it's more profitable. Even with lower yields, certified organic farms are consistently earning more than conventional operations.

Fast Company3 min read
Greek Farm Wins First-Ever "World's Best" Agriculture Award
SolutionsFeb 5

Greek Farm Wins First-Ever "World's Best" Agriculture Award

A Greek organic farm just became the first from Greece to win the prestigious "World's Best of the Best" award in any category, earning global recognition for 35 years of sustainable farming innovation. The honor places Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms alongside the British Museum and Egypt's Great Museum.

Regional: italy achievement innovation (IT)3 min read
Indian Farmer Teaches 7 Million Zero-Cost Farming Method
Planet WinsFeb 1

Indian Farmer Teaches 7 Million Zero-Cost Farming Method

An Indian agricultural innovator has spent 40 years perfecting a farming technique that eliminates all external costs while enriching soil naturally. His method now helps 7 million farmers escape debt and grow sustainable crops using only resources from their own land.

The Hindu2 min read
Singapore Opens Fish Feed Research Hub to Boost Local Farms
SolutionsJun 3

Singapore Opens Fish Feed Research Hub to Boost Local Farms

Singapore is launching a groundbreaking research center in 2027 dedicated to creating better fish feed that will help local aquaculture farms grow more food with fewer resources. The initiative marks a major step forward in the nation's journey toward food security and sustainable farming.

Google News - Singapore Technology2 min read
Philippines Becomes Asia's Hub for Sustainable Farming
Planet WinsJan 22

Philippines Becomes Asia's Hub for Sustainable Farming

Over 2,000 farmers, chefs, and Indigenous leaders from 20 countries gathered in the Philippines to champion food systems that protect biodiversity while feeding communities. The historic meeting established Bacolod City as the region's new center for sustainable food culture.

Mongabay3 min read
3 Michelin Chefs Grow 60% of Their Menu on Bengaluru Farm
SolutionsJun 7

3 Michelin Chefs Grow 60% of Their Menu on Bengaluru Farm

Three Michelin-trained chefs turned a 37-acre organic farm outside Bengaluru into an extraordinary dining experience where guests eat what grows around them. FarmLore combines wood-fired cooking, hydroponics, and seasonal farming to create a restaurant that reconnects people with their food.

The Better India2 min read
PepsiCo and CF Industries Cut Farm Emissions With New Fertilizer
VideosApr 24

PepsiCo and CF Industries Cut Farm Emissions With New Fertilizer

Potato farmers growing crops for Frito-Lay chips now have access to certified low-carbon fertilizer that cuts emissions by up to 20% without changing how they farm. The partnership between PepsiCo and CF Industries proves sustainable agriculture can work at commercial scale while keeping food affordable and farms productive.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Chef Turns Ancestral Land Into Farm Paradise Near Mumbai
Community Heroes2d ago

Chef Turns Ancestral Land Into Farm Paradise Near Mumbai

When Noopur Chaughule visited her parents in their ancestral village during the 2020 lockdown, she discovered something life-changing. Now she's created Ayra Farms, where guests experience organic farming, home-cooked meals, and nature just six hours from Mumbai.

The Better India2 min read
New €5M Platform Makes Offshore Wind Farms Sustainable
Planet WinsFeb 14

New €5M Platform Makes Offshore Wind Farms Sustainable

A groundbreaking European project is creating an open-source tool that helps offshore wind farms protect marine life while powering our future. The COMPASS platform will guide developers in building wind energy that's good for the planet and the ocean.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Robot Dogs Now Haul Fresh Produce From Mountain Farms
InnovationFeb 28

Robot Dogs Now Haul Fresh Produce From Mountain Farms

Quadruped robots are solving one of farming's toughest challenges: getting fresh crops from remote fields to market. Chinese robotics company DEEP Robotics is using their Lynx M20 robot dogs to navigate steep mountain terrain that traditional farm equipment can't reach.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
Ex-Soldier Turns Punjab Farm Into Herbal Medicine Hub
SolutionsApr 14

Ex-Soldier Turns Punjab Farm Into Herbal Medicine Hub

A retired Army officer transformed seven barren acres in Punjab into a thriving medicinal plant farm that now supports 110 farming families. His sugarcane jaggery infused with herbs has customers waiting in line.

Indian Express2 min read
Punjab Partners with Netherlands for Greener Farming Future
SolutionsApr 21

Punjab Partners with Netherlands for Greener Farming Future

Punjab's Chief Minister visited a world-leading horticulture center in the Netherlands to bring cutting-edge, sustainable farming technology back to Indian farmers. The partnerships could transform agriculture while reducing harmful pesticide use.

Google News - Netherlands Technology2 min read
Michigan Farm Saves $10K Monthly With New Soybean Discovery
SolutionsJan 19

Michigan Farm Saves $10K Monthly With New Soybean Discovery

A Michigan dairy farm gambled on a special soybean variety and saw milk quality improve within three days. The crop is now reshaping dairy farming across the state by replacing expensive supplements with something farmers can grow themselves.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Top Chef Winner Brings Maine Island Farm to Life
Global NewsJan 18

Top Chef Winner Brings Maine Island Farm to Life

Top Chef champion Kristen Kish traveled to a remote Maine island to help Turner Farm's new chef blend Southern flavors with classic New England barn suppers. The National Geographic show "Restaurants at the End of the World" captures how culinary creativity is bringing new energy to island farming communities.

National Geographic2 min read
Philippine Island Becomes Asia's Organic Farming Capital
VideosFeb 4

Philippine Island Becomes Asia's Organic Farming Capital

A Philippine entrepreneur turned 20,000 hectares into organic farmland, creating a sustainable food hub that's now leading Asia's agroecology movement. His journey started with composting waste and grew into a regional model for climate-resilient farming.

Mongabay2 min read
Scientists Find Way to Cut Farm Emissions in Half by 2050
Planet WinsMay 11

Scientists Find Way to Cut Farm Emissions in Half by 2050

A groundbreaking global study reveals that farms can slash nitrogen pollution and greenhouse gases by more than 50% using simple, proven technologies. The research gives hope that sustainable food production is within reach.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read

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