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In a significant move to bolster Victoria’s agricultural sector, the Allan Labor Government has launched a new initiative to harness the power of technology and innovation. The CivVic Labs challenge, now in its latest iteration, is focusing on circul

Drones are revolutionizing the way farmers tend to their crops, ushering in a new era of precision agriculture that promises to boost yields and sustainability. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are becoming indispensable tools for modern farmers

The release of the 2023 Census of Agriculture data for the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) provides a comprehensive snapshot of the territory’s agricultural landscape,

By Lukie Pieterse, Editor and Publisher, Potato News Today

Farming in a New Era of Risk

Across the globe, potato growers are entering a new era—one where resilience is not just a desirable trait, but a survival strategy. Climate disruptions are bec

In Sudan, the brutal civil war has driven millions of people to turn to small-scale gold mining as a means of survival, with devastating consequences for public health, the environment, and the agricultural sector. The use of toxic chemicals like mer

In a significant move towards modernizing its agricultural sector, Vietnam is set to leverage high-tech innovations to enhance the value of its agricultural products, protect the environment, and meet international market standards. The recent Politb

In the heart of America’s breadbasket, Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, is spearheading a push to engage more farmers in conservation efforts, leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive this green revolution. Naig’s initiative comes at a

In the heart of the agritech revolution, a quiet storm is brewing, led by a former peanut farmer turned tech innovator. Joey Koebelen, Founder and CEO of Deep Sand Technology, is on a mission to democratize high-precision farming technology, making i

In a significant move towards fostering sustainable development and economic growth, the Plateau State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with the State of Israel. This partnership, focusing on key sectors such as agricult

The global shift towards renewable energy is accelerating, with renewables accounting for 92 percent of new power capacity added worldwide in 2024, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This record growth, however, is still