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A major agriculture company is using robot dogs equipped with thermal cameras to protect 8,000 acres of valuable corn crops in Hawaii. The technology shows how AI-powered security is moving from military applications into everyday farming operations.
Morocco has been selected for a major US development program that will invest up to $35 million over five years to boost farming innovation and trade. The partnership recognizes Morocco's rise as an agricultural powerhouse in Africa and the global food system.
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South Africa is shifting from crisis response to prevention with a new voluntary vaccination program for foot-and-mouth disease. The initiative could protect the country's livestock industry and prevent future outbreaks that have cost farmers dearly.
Chickens raised for eggs in Victoria will soon get nests, perches, and room to scratch, improving their wellbeing. The changes align with national animal welfare standards agreed to in 2023.
Egypt is tackling food security head-on with a bold agricultural strategy that's already added 1.47 million hectares of new farmland and modernized irrigation across 200,000 more. The country is proving that smart farming innovation can feed a growing population while creating jobs for young people.
Ethiopia just formalized a groundbreaking partnership that could reshape farming across Africa's second most populous nation. The agreement brings cutting-edge agricultural expertise to 130 million people while creating a model other countries can follow.
A chance seedling discovered in Pune in 1924 has become India's most successful guava variety, producing 56 kg of fruit per tree across 3.71 lakh hectares. The Sardar guava now supports millions of farmers and transformed barren land into thriving orchards.
A new corporate farming initiative in Nigeria tackles the shocking reality that half of Lagos' food never reaches consumers. The program promises to transform agriculture through large-scale farming, modern technology, and guaranteed market access.
In 1992, a single farmer imported California strawberry plants to his village in Maharashtra. Today, over 5,000 families earn up to $14,000 per acre growing 35,000 tonnes of strawberries annually.
Ghana just secured a major deal with Russia's top agricultural university to train students in modern farming techniques. The partnership could reshape food security and farming innovation across the country.
American farmers are using innovative technology like drones and precision sensors to reduce waste, cut costs, and slash greenhouse gas emissions. A new report shows nearly 400 climate-smart farming innovations are now available to help producers of all sizes work more sustainably.
India's 2026 Budget introduces programs that could reshape daily life for millions: farmers get carbon credit income, creators gain labs for skills training, AI delivers farming advice in local languages, and travel infrastructure gets easier nationwide.
After two decades, South African scientists have produced the first locally made foot and mouth disease vaccine, offering hope to farmers who've watched their herds suffer. The breakthrough marks a turning point from importing vaccines to homegrown disease control.
Nigeria's agricultural program has produced over 2.5 million metric tons of food worth $1.4 billion, helping lower food prices across the nation. The government is now reviewing what worked to make the program even better.
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.
Small farmers in Punjab, India are getting a technological lifeline through a new partnership with South Korea. The collaboration will bring advanced farming tools and vertical farming expertise to help make agriculture profitable again.