Why Sorghum’s Drought Tolerance Matters
Sorghum can cope with dry spells, but drought tolerance is not a guarantee of a strong harvest.
Organic vs Synthetic Nitrogen: What a Wisconsin Cornfield Video Gets Right—and Wrong
A Wisconsin farmer’s video argues that synthetic nitrogen is mostly lost from cornfields while “organic nitrogen” stays in soil until plants need it. The underlying concern—nitrogen losses can pollute water and warm the climate—is valid. But the chemistry in the
California Nectarine Grower Alleges Contract Dispute Has Left Orchard in Limbo
A California nectarine grower says a contract dispute with a large agricultural company has left him unable to market fruit from an orchard he
Vancouver Island Old-Growth Debate Returns as Walbran Blockade Reports Logging
Blockaders and forest advocates say logging activity is continuing near the Walbran area of Vancouver Island, where some of British Columbia’s remaining old-growth temperate
Surrey Farm Campaign Wins Another Year for Contested 220 Acres
A 220-acre block of farmland on 192nd Street in Surrey, British Columbia, has received another year of protection from development, according to the farming family working the land. But the family says
Rahul Somvanshi
England’s Precision-Bred Crop Rules: What They Change — and What They Do Not
People who want to know how their food was produced may be asking a simple question: will gene-edited crops now be sold in England without any way to identify them? The answer
Govind Tekale
Cheshire father and son die after entering slurry tank as farm safety warnings resurface
# Cheshire Slurry Tank Deaths: Father and Son Die in Farm Incident If you work on a farm with a slurry tank, this story is about the exact moment that turns a
Sunita Somvanshi
UK’s Worst Bluetongue Outbreak Spreads to Scotland as Hot Weather Fuels Virus
It’s been called the worst bluetongue outbreak the UK has ever seen. Now the virus has reached Scotland, and the peak has not even arrived yet. Bluetongue is an insect-borne viral disease
Tejal Somvanshi
Wessex Water Hosepipe Ban 2026: First in 50 Years as UK Heatwave Triggers Water Crisis
For the first time in 50 years, one of England’s biggest water companies is telling customers to turn off the hose. The reason? Demand has hit levels never seen before — and
PM-Kisan 24th Installment 2026: Over 11 Crore Farmers to Receive ₹2,000 Direct Payment
The PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme's 24th installment will transfer ₹2,000 directly to more than 11 crore registered farmers across India under the Direct Benefit Transfer system.
Syngenta Ends Paraquat Sales: Australian Farmers Seek Herbicide Alternatives
Syngenta stops paraquat sales in Australia by May 2027 due to regulatory costs. 1-in-5 paddocks face glyphosate resistance. Glufosinate emerges as primary alternative. GRDC funds herbicide research trials.
US Corn Sets 16.814B Bushel Record on 90M Acres Despite “Didn’t Matter” Yield Drop Warning
American farmers will grow the biggest corn crop ever seen in the US this year, according to the latest USDA report. The September forecast shows corn production hitting 16.814 billion bushels, breaking
Karmactive Staff
British Strawberry Size Hits 50g with 20% Growth After Ideal Weather Sparks 200 Ton Harvest Surge
British strawberry lovers are in for a treat this season. Growers across the UK are harvesting strawberries up to 20% larger than usual, with some berries weighing as much as 50 grams
Claim Farming Banned: NSW Imposes $55K Fines for Soliciting Claims
The NSW Government has passed new legislation banning ‘claim farming’ – a predatory practice where vulnerable people are pressured into making compensation claims. The Claim Farming Practices Prohibition Bill 2025 aims to