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John Wood Community College hosts inaugural career fair for agriculture students
BAYLIS, Ill. (WGEM) – On Thursday, a group of John Wood agriculture students polished their resumes for an inaugural career fair at JWCC’s Agricultural Education Center that could determine their future. “There’s tons of opportunity here,” said JWCC ag. sophomore Ross Thompson. Whether they...Read more -
November Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Agriculture & Natural Resources programs for November 2024. These programs are being offered by Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent Kevin Korus. 2024 Fall Pond Workshop – Nov. 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. ...Read more -
CASE Presents Its Solutions for Bolivian Agriculture at the Agro Vidas Fair
CNH brand, CASE showed off its innovative equipment for the agricultural and construction sector in the 20th edition of the Agro Vidas fair. This fair is an acclaimed agricultural technology event organized by Fundacruz, the Agricultural Development Foundation, in the city of Santa Cruz, B...Read more -
China heads for record 2024 grain harvest of 700 mln T
BEIJING, Oct 25 (Reuters) – China’s grain output is set to exceed a record 700 million metric tons this year, a key agriculture ministry official said on Friday, calling for continued efforts to ensure stable supply. That figure is 0.7% higher than the 2023 harvest of 695.41 millio...Read more -
Rwanda launches $9.9M genetically modified crops program to boost agriculture
Rwanda has initiated a program aimed at enhancing the production of cassava and potato by integrating genetically modified varieties that combat diseases, pests, and drought conditions. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), in partnership with the African Agricult...Read more -
Cooperation spans various key sectors from agriculture to green energy: envoy
Within the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), the bilateral ties between China and Mozambique have strengthened, resulting in a series of cooperative achievements that benefit Mozambique’s economic and social development. Cooperation spans nearly all sectors, from...Read more -
Destination Ag Day teaches community value of agriculture
TIFTON — Residents of Tifton were given the chance to explore the importance of agriculture and natural resources through ABAC’s Destination Ag Day this past Saturday. The third annual run of the program invited community members of all ages to stop by the Georgia Museum of Agricult...Read more -
Agriculture sector reflects nation’s development
China has contributed much more than any other country to global hunger reduction. Thanks to rapid agricultural and economic reforms, China has made significant strides in hunger reduction over the past more than four decades. By solving the hunger problem in the country, Beijing met its Millen...Read more -
Killing Weeds And Nurturing Crops: Sustainable Agriculture At Its Finest
Weeds. Not only do they strangle your aunt’s petunias at the roots, they also have the entire agricultural industry in a $33 billion headlock. That is the estimated annual cost of dealing with invasive plants that compete with cultivated crops for water, nutrients, light, and space. These days...Read more -
Agricultural production on steady downward course
Greek agricultural production has been shrinking 0.3% per year for the last 30 years, according to research organization Dianeosis. Exports have risen in recent years, but agricultural productivity remains constrained by structural issues – a small number of aging, low-educated farmers. In 202...Read more -
New Report Creates a Roadmap for Urban Agriculture in California
DAVIS, Calif. — A new report, “California Urban Agriculture: Challenges, Pathways, & Equity for a Resilient Landscape” draws from the perspectives of over 200 of California’s urban growers, educators, and community leaders. This comprehensive roadmap sheds light on the pressing and unique c...Read more -
U of A partners on project combining AI, virtual reality and agriculture
Using information gathered by agricultural sensors, researchers from the University of Arizona and Purdue University are developing a tool that uses virtual reality and artificial intelligence to better understand large datasets. Once finished, they expect the platform, called VR-Bio-Talk, will l...Read more
