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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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