Peter and Debbie Hunter's 30-year restoration of native vegetation on their California farm transforms it into a habitat for over 200 bird species, quail, and cougars, showcasing a hopeful model for conservation amidst urbanization.
Smallholder farmers in San Pablo, Colombia, are abandoning illicit coca cultivation for the legal oil palm industry. Supported by government policies and subsidies, this shift has provided economic stability and reduced the violence associated with armed groups.
At least 25 people, mostly women and children, were killed by armed men in Bin-Per village, Plateau state, Nigeria. The attack follows a cycle of reprisals between herders and farmers in the region, drawing criticism over the government's failure to ensure security.
Wawira Njiru, founder of Food4Education, has been awarded the German Africa Prize for her work in Kenya. Her initiative provides daily meals to over 660,000 children across 1,900 schools by integrating local farmers into a sustainable supply chain.
UK wool prices have surged over 70% in a year due to a smaller British sheep flock and depleted global stockpiles post-Covid, benefiting farmers in covering shearing costs despite potential higher consumer prices for wool products.
Floods and drought threaten the UK simultaneously as heavy rain is forecast to fall on hard, parched soil. Despite upcoming showers providing some relief and aiding firefighters, widespread water shortages and hosepipe bans are set to persist.
Farmers in the West Midlands used tractors to dig firebreaks and contain a massive wildfire on August 13, saving numerous homes from destruction. A fundraiser has raised over £4,000 to support the farmers who lost fencing and face recovery costs.
Severe heatwaves and continent-wide drought have triggered an unprecedented agricultural crisis across Europe, with massive shortfalls in vegetable, grain, dairy, and wine production in France, Italy, and Spain.
The murder trial of Queensland cattle farmer Darryl Valroy Young viewed photos of .30-30 rifle cartridges found in his home, alongside evidence regarding the August 2022 deaths of three neighbours.
The NSW government's gun buyback scheme, aiming to remove 274,000 guns, offers up to $1,000 per firearm, sparking outrage among farmers, sporting shooters, and gun sellers who claim the compensation is inadequate and the policy ineffective in preventing future incidents like the Bondi massacre.
Engineers in mid-coast Maine are testing 3D-COAST, a solar-powered floating system that uses vertical conveyors to automate oyster farming, reduce physical labor, and increase yields in a smaller footprint.
South Africa's push for green energy and lithium mining faces fierce opposition from thousands of farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, who fear losing productive agricultural land, jobs, and homes to open-pit operations.
German farmers warn that ongoing drought could devastate this year's harvest, while a high-rise fire in Berlin injures five and a wildfire forces evacuations near borders. Meanwhile, business registrations rise and lawmakers push an organ donor reform.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £65 million government support package for farmers in England facing severe drought conditions following the driest July on record, aiming to boost sustainable farming and reservoir construction.
Andy Burnham has announced £65m in funding and support measures for farmers dealing with a severe drought in Britain, following criticism that the government had been slow to address the climate crisis.
Around 1,400 firefighters have stabilized the largest forest fire in North Rhine-Westphalia's history near the Belgian border, though evacuations for the village of Gey remain in place.
British farmers are adopting novel tactics—including wetland restoration, rainwater harvesting, drought-resilient legumes, and using beavers as natural engineers—to combat extreme weather, heatwaves, and water scarcity.
The Supreme Court murder trial of Queensland cattle farmer Darryl Valroy Young heard testimony from renewable energy workers who spent the day of the alleged shooting with the accused, as well as a neighbour regarding missing firearms.
H5N1 bird flu has been detected across all six Australian states, displaying neurological symptoms in seabirds and triggering widespread concern among conservationists, scientists, and poultry farmers over risks to native species and agriculture.
A Queensland court hearing the murder trial of cattle farmer Darryl Valroy Young heard claims he spied on neighbours and set up a meeting before allegedly shooting three family members and attempting to murder a fourth in August 2022.
Record heatwaves across East Asia, including South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong, have caused widespread crop failures, livestock deaths, and record-breaking temperatures, prompting calls for urgent climate action.
Ukraine's grain exports are severely restricted due to Russian Black Sea attacks, Danube drought, and political resistance from EU neighbors like Poland, threatening global food price spikes.
UK farmers report a devastating harvest following record heatwaves, yielding smaller and oddly shaped vegetables. With supplies under pressure, supermarkets are expected to loosen strict cosmetic guidelines to prevent empty shelves.
South African scientist Letodi Luki Mathulwe discovered a naturally occurring fungus that kills the African armyworm, offering a potential new biological weapon against the destructive crop pest.
