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FAO’s environment and climate monitoring portal Earth Map receives Google impact award
The user-friendly platform helps visualize, process and analyze extensive environment and climate data
Deep learning techniques for Hyperspectral image analysis in agriculture
The agricultural sector is experiencing unprecedented transformations rapidly through technological advancements. In the last decade, we have witnessed seismic shifts as drone technology has boosted crop yields by 5-10%
Agri credit surpasses target, rises 15% to Rs 24.83 trillion in FY24
Despite a record disbursal of the agricultural loans by banks to over Rs 24 trillion in FY24 against a target of Rs 20 trillion, regional disparity persists, according to latest data by Nabard.
Strategic sector should not become a victim of anti-dumping investigations, argues EU commissioner
The EU is lobbying China to exclude agriculture from a series of escalating commercial disputes, calling for the “strategic sector” to be protected from trade tensions in the renewable energy and electric vehicle industries.
FAO Food Price Index up marginally in April
Rising international quotations for meat, cereals and vegetable oils offset drops for dairy and sugar
Northern Ireland: Farming pressure driving part-time rise
With a family farm going back at least five generations, agriculture is in David Hodges' blood.
But the County Antrim man's passion for farm work can only be exercised part-time - not when he also has his other job, as a teacher in Ballymoney.
Unique technique enables Tanzanian rice growers produce more with less seeds, water and land
Unique technique enables Tanzanian rice growers produce more with less seeds, water and land
Israel’s offensive is destroying Gaza’s ability to grow its own food
More than six months into Israel’s invasion of Gaza, the Strip’s ability to produce food and clean water has been severely hampered.
Intelsat, CNH Smart Farming Satellite Connectivity Coming to Brazil
Intelsat, CNH Smart Farming Satellite Connectivity Coming to Brazil
EU extends subsidy allowances to end-2024 to help farmers
The European Union will extend subsidy allowances by six months until the end of 2024 to support the region's agricultural sector following protests from farmers seeking better pay and working conditions.