Category: Agriculture

West Africa Launches New Initiative to Boost Soil ...

A new initiative by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aims to revolutionize agriculture in the region. This p...

Turning waste wood into a growing sawdust business

What are dairy farmers looking for when they source sawdust bedding for their cows? Some farmers want it fine and others prefer a ...

RealAg Radio: Swapping corn hybrids, spring pastur...

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Paul Hermans with Pion...

When to switch corn hybrids in a wet spring

Wet spring conditions across Ontario have some corn growers contemplating whether it’s time to switch hybrids and plant shorter se...

CASA launches first-ever Kids FarmSafe Week

Farm kids are the next generation of farmers and it’s up to the current generation to keep them safe. This week, May 13 to 19, 202...

CFIA finds no trace of HPAI in retail milk samples...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says it has completed testing of over 140 retail milk samples from across Canada and ha...

On the Ground With Toolmakers Helping Small Farmer...

Since the back-to-the-land movement of the ’60s, many dedicated land workers have championed the hard work of DIY, highlighting se...

Is the Farm Stop Revolution Upon Us?

In 2008, Jessica Eikleberry was 29 years old and had just read Michael Pollan’s Omnivore’s Dilemma. She wanted to start eating loc...

Endangered Chickens

As with most of US livestock and poultry production, only a few genetic lines of chickens are used to supply the eggs and chicken ...

Building a Barn from Scratch

In the crisp mountain air, the horses seem to glide through the timber, side-stepping small trees and fallen logs. The chainsaw ro...

A Hidden Treasure

When David and Gus visited Mr. Hemmett they had an unexpected find. Not only was there the small tip-cart but other full sized far...

Determining the Age of Farm Animals by their Teeth

Establishing the age of farm animals through the appearance of the teeth is no new thing. The old saying, “Do not look a gift hors...

Low Impact Ranching

This kind of low-impact management has yielded visible results for Rose who can display flourishing pasture grasses, healthy cattl...

Africa’s Dairy Sector: A Vision of Sustainability ...

The African dairy sector is undergoing significant transformations, driven by both global and local efforts to boost sustainabilit...

Africa’s Ambitious Drive Towards Rice Self-Suffici...

The narrative of Africa’s agriculture has traditionally been framed by images of subsistence farming. However, recent years have s...

Market Access Africa 2024: Driving Innovation and ...

Join us on 26 June, 2024, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, for the second day of Market Access Africa 2024, where the foc...

Africa’s Fresh Produce Boom Threatens Traditional ...

Africa’s harvest of fresh produce is ready to take the world by storm. The continent’s fresh produce sector is undergoing a radica...

South Africa Scores Big with First Soybean Shipmen...

South Africa’s agricultural sector hit a home run with its first large-scale export of soybeans to China in October 2023. This isn...

Day 1 for Pennsylvania’s local food economy

For the last 20 years I have had a vision of local farmers feeding local communities. This week, we took a huge step towards that ...

New, Peak Season, and Last Call | January 2024

Just arriving: Baby Mizuna & Arugula Salad Greens from Clarion River Organics, Rover Radishes from Getblok Farms, Purple “Crooked”...

*HIRED* Now Hiring: Freezer Lead

Freezer Lead Apply here:  https://airtable.com/app620rCBjepziTKe/shrUgydOo5Epv07X0 About Us Harvie is a grocery home delivery serv...

Mighty Small Farm Seedling Planting Instructions

Mighty Small Seedling Planting Info 2024 The post Mighty Small Farm Seedling Planting Instructions first appeared on Harvie Blog.

Now Hiring: Warehouse Operations Manager

APPLY HERE and message us on Indeed that you found the listing on the blog! About Us Harvie is a grocery home delivery service bas...

15 Common Planting Errors That Can Doom Your Fruit...

Properly planted fruit trees enhance the aesthetics of your garden and provide you with a bountiful harvest year after year. By av...

Economical Aquaculture: A Guide to Low-Budget Fish...

Low-budget fish farming involves cultivating fish in a way that maximizes resources while minimizing expenses. In this approach, f...

Types of Pesticides Used in Agriculture: A Beginne...

Pesticides are essential tools used to protect crops from various pests and diseases. These substances help farmers control insect...

Goat Farming Training Programs in India: A Beginne...

Welcome to our blog dedicated to goat farming training programs in India! Discover the comprehensive and innovative approach to go...

How to Build a Low-budget Goat Shed: Cheap Ideas a...

Building a low-budget goat shed requires a strategic approach that balances cost-effectiveness with the goats’ essential needs. In...

Exploring Irrigation Systems on U.S. Farms

Water is absolutely vital for the survival of every living thing. Plants are no exception. The challenge for adequate water is one...

Not All Farmers Irrigate. Here’s Why.

Farmers sometimes use irrigation to keep thirsty crops watered (learn about types of irrigation systems). But it might surprise yo...

Perdue Sells Alarmism Over Antibiotic Use

Perdue’s latest marketing campaign isn’t subtle. It shows Jim Perdue and (presumably) his two sons walking through the company’s c...

I Hate January

Who else hates January? I don’t want to hate January. But there’s a lot of reasons. The glittery and festive atmosphere of the hol...

Ride Along with Farm Credit Mid-America’s Patronag...

Ever wondered how those lush carpets of green find their way into our yards, parks, and sports fields? Red Hen Turf Farm is one wa...

Exploring the Future of Agriculture: A Deep Dive i...

April 12, 2024                                                                                  ...

Pilot Farms: An Innovative Approach for Sustainabl...

April 19, 2024                                                                                  ...

How Orius grows high-value natural ingredients

April 23, 2024                                                                                  ...

Space Farming and Sustainable Development: What do...

May 1st, 2024                                                                                   ...

How Can We Make Urban Agriculture More Sustainable...

May 8th, 2024                                                                                   ...

Case IH combine and corn head team up for fast, cl...

North America farmers will see Case IH’s AF11 combine in the field in 2024 as the company gears up for a full-scale launch in 2025...

RealAg on the Weekend: Gene-editing approval, puls...

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chuck Penner...

Navigating sprayer nozzle selection and adjuvants ...

Producers strive to optimize yields, while maximizing the efficiency and minimizing waste with each spray pass. Selecting the righ...

Seeds Canada is pushing for real change within the...

The Canadian agricultural industry and seed needs and demands looks nothing like it did in the early 1900s, when the Seeds Act was...

Famers beginning to feel more optimistic about mar...

For the late April intake of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index survey, RealAgristudies asked the Insights Panel some hard-hittin...

The American Climate Corps Will Put Climate Change...

Last month, the job listings page for the American Climate Corps went live. The ACC is a new program developed by the Biden admini...

Exiting the Factory Farm

When Tanner Faaborg was growing up in Iowa, his family was fairly self-sufficient. But his parents knew they needed to add to thei...

They Once Worked in Factory Farming. Not Anymore.

When Paula and Dale Boles took over Dale’s father’s farmland in North Carolina, they thought that poultry farming would be a good ...

Advice and Resources for Getting Out of Factory Fa...

In part one and part two of our series on transitioning out of factory farming, we heard from both farmers who have made or are ma...

Nature Can’t Run Without Parasites. What Happens W...

When Chelsea Wood was a child, she would often collect Periwinkle snails on the shores of Long Island. “I used to pluck them off t...

PREVENTING WORMS IN CHICKEN

Internal parasites in chicken causes diseases, poor health and death in chicken. The following are the signs of a chicken with wor...

7 Easy Steps To Control Pests And Diseases In Agri...

Control pests and diseases in your garden with these easy steps.

MOST MISTAKES FARMERS MAKE ON ARRIVAL OF DAY OLD C...

WHENEVER THINKING OF POULTRY FARMING, SEVEN THINGS...

SEVEN (7) POULTRY RULES FOR YOUR FARM:

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ON CANDLING AN EGG

PROPER USE OF VETERINARY DRUGS

HOW TO KNOW WHEN A COW WILL CALVE?

SELECTING GOOD QUALITY CHICKS 

READ THIS BEFORE STARTING A DAIRY FARM:

TIPS ON BEE FARMING BASICS:

LISTS OF FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE SIZE OF EGGS LAID...

UNDERSTANDING COCCIDIOSIS IN THE POULTRY FARM:

HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POULTRY HOUSE:

HOW TO REAP THE MOST FROM THE LAYERS

ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL HEALING FOOD ON THE PLANE...

FACTS ABOUT CUCUMBERS

WHICH BIRD LAYS THE BIGGEST EGG IN THE WORLD? 

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE VENTURING INTO POULTRY FARMI...

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