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The avocado boom in Mexico, driven by soaring U.S. demand, has brought both prosperity and peril, with significant implications for the agriculture sector and investors. The rapid expansion of avocado cultivation has led to extensive deforestation, w

In a significant stride towards bolstering food security and technological exchange, South Korea is set to construct a demonstration smart farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This initiative underscores the growing importance of the Middle East as a key ma

The Malaysian agriculture sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the advent of 5G technology and the innovative use of drones. These advancements are modernising farming practices, with a particular focus on precision farming an

The agricultural sector in India is a linchpin of the nation’s economy and employment landscape. According to the World Bank’s 2023 collection of development indicators, agriculture employs over 43.5% of the workforce and contributes up to 18% of the

Jose Ignacio Peleteiro Ramallo, known to many as Jota, has traded the football pitch for the agricultural field, and the shift has been as dramatic as it is inspiring. The 33-year-old Spaniard, who hung up his boots in 2022, is now the chief executiv

In the heart of Israel’s agricultural innovation hub, a startup is making waves with a technology that sounds more like science fiction than farming. XtrION, an ag-tech company, is harnessing the power of electricity to supercharge plants, making the

The future of farming is growing upwards, quite literally, as Illinois State University (ISU) unveiled its innovative Vertical Farm on Thursday, May 1, 2025. This cutting-edge facility, nestled adjacent to the Office of Sustainability at 305 North Sc

In a significant stride towards modernizing Ethiopia’s livestock sector, the Ministry of Agriculture has reported substantial progress driven by technology and strategic initiatives. On May 3, 2025, in Addis Ababa, the ministry announced that over ha

Agriculture is the backbone of many African economies, employing between 40% and 50% of the workforce, with millions more engaged in downstream activities like manufacturing, processing, packaging, and exporting agricultural goods. Over the years, te

In a groundbreaking development for vertical farming, a new AI-powered technology called CropCam is set to revolutionise how indoor crops are monitored and managed. This innovative system, a result of a strategic partnership between vertical farming