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India and Israel Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership
Global News3h ago

India and Israel Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership

India and Israel just upgraded their relationship to a "special strategic partnership" after signing 16 new agreements spanning technology, agriculture, and security. The historic move strengthens cooperation between two of the world's largest democracies.

Fox News World2 min read
California Farmers Turn Dry Land Into America's Biggest Solar Farm
Videos3h ago

California Farmers Turn Dry Land Into America's Biggest Solar Farm

When California's Central Valley farmers ran out of water, they found a brilliant solution: transform 136,000 acres of unused farmland into the nation's largest solar installation. The project keeps farms alive while powering one-sixth of California's energy needs.

CleanTechnica3 min read
6 Startups Bring Insurance to 20M African Farmers
Solutions4h ago

6 Startups Bring Insurance to 20M African Farmers

Only 3% of Africans have insurance, leaving millions vulnerable when disaster strikes. Six innovative startups are using mobile money and smart tech to protect over 20 million people across the continent.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
Techie Quits City Job, Earns $24K Yearly From Dragon Fruit
Solutions9h ago

Techie Quits City Job, Earns $24K Yearly From Dragon Fruit

A computer science graduate traded office life for farming and transformed barren family land into a thriving dragon fruit business. His innovative approach now generates impressive annual profits while keeping him close to home.

The Better India3 min read
South African Rooibos Exports Hit Record 10,930 Tonnes
Planet Wins9h ago

South African Rooibos Exports Hit Record 10,930 Tonnes

South Africa's beloved rooibos tea just smashed export records, reaching over 10,930 tonnes shipped to more than 50 countries in 2025. Farmers are getting creative with carbon-trapping soil techniques to protect this unique crop that grows nowhere else on Earth.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Zamfara Gives Farmers 3,920 Bags of Fertilizer for Crops
Acts of Kindness9h ago

Zamfara Gives Farmers 3,920 Bags of Fertilizer for Crops

Thousands of farmers in Zamfara State, Nigeria just got the supplies they need to grow more food this dry season. Governor Dauda Lawal distributed nearly 4,000 bags of fertilizer plus seeds, pesticides, and farming equipment to help families feed their communities.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
India and Israel Launch 'Villages of Excellence' Farm Plan
Solutions10h ago

India and Israel Launch 'Villages of Excellence' Farm Plan

India is expanding its successful agricultural partnership with Israel, bringing cutting-edge farming technology directly to villages across the country. The new initiative aims to boost income and productivity for hundreds of thousands of farmers.

Google News - Cooperation Success2 min read
California Farmers Turn Fallow Land Into Solar Giant
Solutions15h ago

California Farmers Turn Fallow Land Into Solar Giant

When water ran out, California farmers found a brilliant solution: transforming 200 square miles of unplantable land into the nation's largest solar farm. The massive project will power entire cities while keeping farming communities alive.

NPR Science2 min read
Zamfara Gives Farmers 5,876 Bags of Fertilizer for Crops
Acts of Kindness15h ago

Zamfara Gives Farmers 5,876 Bags of Fertilizer for Crops

Governor Dauda Lawal just handed out thousands of bags of fertilizer and farm supplies to help Zamfara State farmers grow more food this dry season. The move supports tens of thousands of small farmers who form the backbone of Nigeria's agricultural economy.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Illinois Farm System Cuts Nitrogen 58%, Phosphorus 92%
Planet Wins15h ago

Illinois Farm System Cuts Nitrogen 58%, Phosphorus 92%

Scientists in Illinois created a new water filter that stops both nitrogen and phosphorus pollution from farms, solving a problem that's been poisoning rivers and lakes for decades. After a year of testing, the system worked better than existing methods and could even pay for itself.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Farmers Grow Crops Under Solar Panels, Boost Income 40%
Planet Wins16h ago

Farmers Grow Crops Under Solar Panels, Boost Income 40%

Rural farmers are installing solar panels above their crops, producing both food and clean energy on the same land. The approach, called agrivoltaics, is helping struggling farms stay profitable while feeding communities and powering homes.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
China Rice Tech Doubles Malaysia's Annual Harvests
Planet Wins21h ago

China Rice Tech Doubles Malaysia's Annual Harvests

Malaysian farmers are now getting up to four rice harvests per year instead of two, thanks to a Chinese agricultural technique that regrows crops from the same roots. The innovation is slashing costs while boosting food security across tropical farmland.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Brazil's Free Tool Tracks Deforestation-Free Exports
Innovation21h ago

Brazil's Free Tool Tracks Deforestation-Free Exports

Brazilian researchers created a free platform that helps farmers prove their products aren't linked to deforestation, making sustainable trade easier for everyone. Four states now use the system, offering a model for transparent environmental tracking worldwide.

Mongabay3 min read
AI Helps Indian Farmers Grow Strawberries in 45°C Heat
Solutions1d ago

AI Helps Indian Farmers Grow Strawberries in 45°C Heat

Indian farmers are using artificial intelligence to grow crops year-round despite extreme weather, tripling yields and cutting losses by nearly a quarter. This tech revolution is transforming one of the world's oldest professions into its smartest.

YourStory India3 min read
Farm Rescue Expands Free Help to Missouri Families
Solutions1d ago

Farm Rescue Expands Free Help to Missouri Families

A nonprofit that sends volunteers and equipment to struggling farm families just expanded to Missouri, offering free planting, harvesting, and livestock care. Since 2005, Farm Rescue has helped more than 1,250 families across the Midwest keep their farms running during tough times.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
South Africa Launches Largest-Ever FMD Vaccination Drive
Solutions1d ago

South Africa Launches Largest-Ever FMD Vaccination Drive

South Africa just received one million vaccine doses to protect livestock from Foot and Mouth Disease, the biggest shipment in the country's history. It's the start of an ambitious 10-year plan to vaccinate herds nationwide and safeguard farmers' livelihoods.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
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Planet Wins1d ago

Farmers Remove 2M Tons of Carbon Using Regenerative Methods

American farmers across 28 states have successfully removed over 2 million metric tons of carbon from the atmosphere by changing how they work their soil. The achievement proves agricultural climate solutions can scale while helping farmers earn millions and improve their land.

Google News - Climate Solution3 min read
Ghana Could Power Planes With Farm Waste by 2050
Innovation1d ago

Ghana Could Power Planes With Farm Waste by 2050

Ghana has the potential to turn agricultural leftovers into clean jet fuel, helping aviation reach net-zero emissions by 2050. A new international study shows the West African nation's crop residues and existing infrastructure could launch a sustainable aviation fuel industry.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
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Solutions1d ago

Botswana Helps 591 Farmers Boost Cattle Herds with AI

Nearly 600 farmers in Botswana's remote Okavango District have gained access to artificial insemination services that are helping them build healthier, more productive cattle herds. The government is now expanding the program with ambitious plans to grow the national cattle population to five million.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
EU Cuts Fertilizer Tariffs to Help Farmers Save €60M
Solutions1d ago

EU Cuts Fertilizer Tariffs to Help Farmers Save €60M

European farmers are getting real financial relief as the EU suspends import tariffs on fertilizers and their raw materials. The move will save an estimated €60 million while reducing dependence on Russia and Belarus.

Google News - Italy Achievement2 min read

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