A new study from California researchers found that barn owls can naturally reduce rodent damage in Napa Valley vineyards by decreasing rodent numbers and making them more cautious. This method offers an alternative to harmful pesticides, benefiting both grape production and biodiversity.
A new study in California's Napa Valley reveals that barn owls significantly reduce rodent damage in vineyards by both direct predation and altering rodent behavior, potentially decreasing reliance on harmful pesticides. Researchers found vineyards with more owls had fewer, more cautious rodents.
Daniel Storey, a landholder in Junction View, Queensland, successfully rallied his community against Rosehill Sandstone's proposed 62-hectare quarry on his family's farm. The developer unexpectedly withdrew its application, highlighting the impact of community opposition on resource projects.
KWS attributes the deaths of 15 elephants near Amboseli National Park, Kenya, to pesticide ingestion, likely cyanide from tomato farms. Analysis of carcasses revealed traces of the toxic chemical, raising concerns for wider wildlife and livestock populations.
Farmers in the UK and France are grappling with record heatwaves and droughts, leading to crop failures, water shortages, and economic struggles. Many are finding it difficult to adapt to the rapid pace of climate change, with some exploring water storage solutions amidst warnings of reservoir depletion.
أصيب مراهق بجروح خطيرة وكسور في العمود الفقري بعد قفزه من منحدر واصطدامه بالصخور في منطقة غير محددة، مما جعله غير قادر على المشي دون مساعدة. حذرت السلطات من خطورة القفز غير القانوني من المنحدرات، بينما يواصل مراهقون آخرون هذه الممارسة الخطيرة بهدف جذب الانتباه عبر ما يسمونه "Aura Farming".
A global study of 18,000 forest patches reveals unwritten social rules in small communities effectively limit slash-and-burn farming's environmental impact, preserving forest health and biodiversity.
Delhi-based entrepreneur Pragati Chaswal founded SowGood Foundation, teaching over 78,000 children in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Gujarat urban farming. Inspired by her son's disinterest in vegetables, she developed a curriculum to reconnect students with nature and food sources.
Scientists from the Czech Republic, backed by NATO, are testing giant Miscanthus grass to naturally restore Ukraine's fertile black soil, which has been damaged and polluted by years of war. Early findings suggest the fast-growing plant can remove pollutants and improve soil health for future farming.
Czech researchers, backed by NATO, are testing giant Miscanthus grass near Most and in Ukraine's Vorzel to naturally remove pollutants and restore fertility in war-damaged soil, with early findings showing positive effects on soil health and carbon sequestration.
President Macron averted a resignation from his ecological transition minister, Monique Barbut, over a controversial farming bill. The episode exposed deep divisions within his centrist coalition regarding environmental protection and agricultural support, risking their standing in next year's presidential election.
David and Marilee Kiliti sold their 89-acre Pennsylvania hog farm for over $22 million to QTS, a Blackstone-backed data center company. This sale, part of a larger 1,700-acre acquisition for AI data centers, highlights a trend of tech giants investing in rural areas for power infrastructure.
Jack's Solar Garden in Longmont, Colorado, has transformed into an agrivoltaic project, growing crops beneath solar panels. This innovative approach generates clean electricity, creates cooler microclimates for plants, reduces water loss, and provides farmers with a stable additional income, serving as a model for climate-resilient agriculture.
UK environment secretaries are criticized for serving corporate lobbyists, particularly regarding industrial chicken farming. The article highlights former secretary Emma Reynolds's efforts to ease planning for chicken factories, despite environmental damage, and questions whether new secretary Angela Eagle will reverse these policies.
French Minister of Ecological Transition Monique Barbut plans to resign in protest after lawmakers approved a controversial farming bill. The legislation, which includes provisions for temporary pesticide use and increased water storage, has exposed significant rifts within President Macron’s centrist supporters.
Archaeologists discovered 7,000-year-old wooden fish traps at Lake Tesse, Norway, confirming Mesolithic hunter-gatherers stocked fishless mountain lakes with brown trout around 5000 BC. This reveals early environmental management, centuries before farming, creating fisheries still used today.
Campaigners warn the UK government's plan to boost intensive poultry farming for food security is a national security risk due to resource intensity, pollution, and reliance on imported feed, advocating for plant-based proteins instead.
The Indian government released FAQs to address concerns about E20 fuel, clarifying its role in energy security, farmer support, and environmental goals. India achieved 20% ethanol blending ahead of schedule, with FAQs detailing its history, benefits, and addressing vehicle compatibility.
Gangwon Province lawmaker Cha Ju-cheol urged the provincial government on the 10th to urgently establish long-term measures and a vision for rice farming households, citing declining rice consumption and difficulties in switching to other crops due to aging farmers and farming conditions.
Sir Charles Burrell is transforming 1,525 acres of farmland in South Lincolnshire into "Boothby Wildland," a rewilding project aiming to prove nature restoration can be profitable. Despite local skepticism and a landscape devoid of life, the project seeks private investment by selling biodiversity and carbon credits, challenging traditional farming models.
Himachal Pradesh's ₹5,000 crore apple economy is projected to shrink by 40% in 2026 due to unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and erratic weather, impacting 2.5 lakh farming families. Production is estimated to fall from 6.99 lakh MT to 4.36 lakh MT.
Himachal Pradesh's ₹5,000 crore apple economy is projected to shrink by 40% in 2026 due to unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and fluctuating temperatures. Production is expected to fall from 6.99 lakh metric tonnes in 2025 to 4.36 lakh metric tonnes, impacting 2.5 lakh families.
Unique corals on Australia's Norfolk Island are at high risk of extinction due to a combination of disease, El Niño, and a federal government plan to dredge a shipping channel near the reefs. Pollution from cattle farming and wastewater exacerbates the problem, while the dredging project poses further threats.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma declared an "existential crisis" due to over 80% rainfall deficiency in June, urging immediate action on climate change preparedness, water conservation, and natural farming.
