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Arumugam’s story is not an isolated case but a reflection of a broader, alarming trend affecting rural communities in India and beyond. The rise of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown origin (CKDu) among agricultural laborers is a growing concern, with

For the first time in centuries, the global expansion of farmland has stalled—and in some regions, begun to reverse. Data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that after decades of relentless growth, agricultural land use plate

A hands-on program blending agricultural technology, artificial intelligence, and storytelling is giving students a new way to engage with innovation in farming—while addressing one of the sector’s persistent challenges: communicating complex advance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Angolan President João Lourenço on Tuesday in New York, where both leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, with a particular focus on agriculture and technology. The meeting, held on the sidelin

Over 900 vegetable farmers across Indonesia marked National Farmer’s Day this week by participating in the *Agricultural Technology Degree*, a hands-on learning initiative showcasing modern farming innovations designed to tackle the sector’s most pre

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is embarking on its quarterly Milk Production survey, a critical data collection effort that provides insights into the state of the U.S. dairy industry. Conducted e

The clean energy sector’s rapid job growth, which has outpaced the rest of the U.S. economy, has significant implications for the agriculture sector and investors, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.

For the agriculture sector, the growt

Maryanne Gichanga describes her company, AgriTech Analytics, as the “farmer’s friend”—a modest label for a venture that is quietly reshaping how smallholder agriculture adapts to climate change and economic instability. The Kenyan start-up, which rec

Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in 2025, driven by technological adoption and the urgent need for climate resilience. New data suggests that by the end of this year, nearly 40% of the country’s farms w

Ontario farmers have long been early adopters of technology, but recent discussions at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s Smart Growth Symposium highlighted just how deeply innovation is reshaping the province’s agricultural landscape. Cathy Lennon, G