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FAO presents new strategic model to tackle transboundary animal diseases
FAO introduces the GPP-TAD initiative, uniting 110 countries under a country-led, diversified financing model to prevent costly global transboundary animal disease outbreaks.
Study Finds Farmers Spent $1.4 Billion More on Diesel During Planting
A new study by Joint Economic Committee Democrats found that farmers of key crops in the U.S. spent $1.4 billion more on diesel fuel during the 2025–2026 planting season than they did last season.
The small seed that is hoped will bring the coast back to life
UK volunteers gather seagrass seeds at low tide to rebuild depleted meadows capable of capturing up to 35 times more carbon than tropical rainforests.
Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
Rising UK heatwaves threaten bumblebees with internal overheating above 32°C and severe nectar shortages, severely impacting vital crop pollinators and agricultural ecosystems.
Bananas in bloom - warm weather impact on gardens
Warmer UK weather is helping bananas and other tropical plants grow in gardens. Experts say climate change favors heat-loving crops, though edible bananas remain uncommon and still need winter protection.
Food security and child nutrition crises persist in Gaza despite fragile gains due to increased humanitarian assistance and commercial traffic
Expanded humanitarian aid has reduced Gaza's acute food insecurity to 67%, yet FAO and UN agencies warn gains remain fragile without restoring local farming and cropland access.
Could This Cattle Inventory Report Signal Initiation of a New Cattle Cycle?
The USDA’s mid-year cattle inventory report will be released this Friday, July 24, 2026
U.S. Geological Survey Study Shows Rising Nutrient Loads in Rivers
New modeling from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows nutrient loads in rivers across the nation increased from 2000–2020, largely due to nutrients stored in the landscape from past seasons and current season agriculture nutrient applications
Inside the mine that now grows pak choi
The world's deepest vertical farm has been launched as a way of growing sustainable food without high energy bills.
USDA Crop Progress: Corn Reaches 13% Dough as Soybeans Set More Pods
On Monday, the USDA published the 16th Crop Progress report of the 2026 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest progress and condition numbers.