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Not gold or oil… But fertile soil and a staggering 24 billion tons of it vanishes every year! But here’s the good news: There’s a hero in North Dakota named Gabe Brown. He’s not wearing a cape but doing something even more powerful! Source: Regenerative Farmers of America

Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Interdisciplinary Digital Agriculture Master’s Programme students learn the integration of digital technology into the agricultural sector as well as traditional agricultural methods. The programme, which was opened in 2023 at the Institute of Science and Technology, integrates agricultural technology and digital innovation, offering students the opportunity …

On March 17, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced the results of a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) showing significant progress in the sustainability of U.S. wheat production. The study highlights substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, water usage, land use, and soil erosion on a …

February, 2025 SolarPower Europe welcomes the new Farming Strategy of the European Commission. For the first time, the EU recognises the role of solar PV in enhancing energy security, decarbonising the sector and supplementing farmers’ income. The European Commission published its ‘A Vision for Agriculture and Food’. This document presents …

Press release… Sebahattin Arslantürk, Vice Chairman of the Hazelnut and Hazelnut Products Sector Committee of the Eastern Black Sea Exporters’ Association (DKİB), made striking statements regarding the measures to be taken by stating that hazelnut farming in Türkiye has given S.O.S. despite the spike in exports. Indicating that hazelnut production …

With a 2040 perspective, the Agriculture and Food Vision Strategy Paper, which promises better conditions for farmers in Europe, sets four priority areas: ‘Making the agricultural sector more attractive, Competitiveness and resilience, Preparing for the future, Fair living and working conditions in rural areas’. The strategy document aims to simplify …

In the event on Better Cotton Production and climate resilient agriculture, the sustainability of cotton production in Türkiye and the increase in global demand were discussed. Association of Ecological Agriculture Organisation (ETO) Association and Better Cotton Practices Association (IPUD) organised the ‘Climate Resilient Good Cotton Production and Value Chain Meeting’. …

The Malatya Commodity Exchange has partnered with the Fırat Development Agency to explore the ecology and flower biology of apricots in order to understand the potential effects of climate change on apricot production. The project, titled ‘Ecology of Malatya apricot and possible effects of climate change on apricot production’, aims …

Press release… A new variety of dried figs called the ‘Black Orak’ (Black Sickle) has been developed through research and development efforts in Türkiye. Türkiye, as known, is a major player in dried fig production and exports, with the Sarılop variety alone bringing in 300 million dollars in foreign currency …

March, 2025… Robotics, automation, and AI are reshaping the industry—but are they really solving the fundamental problems of Agriculture? While technology continues to optimize efficiency and reduce labor dependency, a bigger challenge looms: 🔍 Can agriculture truly be sustainable if we focus still on operational efficiency even while we are …