BUCYRUS, Ohio — Zoe Kent hopes people get a little joy out of her talking about…
Agriculture
Farming tech on display at CES as companies showcase green innovations, initiatives
LAS VEGAS — When Russell Maichel started growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios in the 1980s, he…
Farmers, business owners, fire survivors face uncertainty after $100B in disaster relief flounders
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American farmers, small business owners and wildfire survivors are among those who will…
Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen’s friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish
PORTLAND, Maine — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes…
Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds
BRASILIA, Brazil — The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the…
EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc
BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Uruguay Thursday for the final…
UK leader Starmer will outline his ‘Plan for Change.’ Just don’t call it a relaunch
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to change the narrative on his five-month-old…
From yuck to profits: Some Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought and thrive
NYANGAMBE, Zimbabwe — At first, the suggestion to try farming maggots spooked Mari Choumumba and other…
Agribusiness-friendly states in Brazil try to undo forest protections
BRASILIA, Brazil — Several states in Brazil are trying to rid themselves of rainforest protections, bowing…
Carrefour’s cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil
BRASILIA, Brazil — Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between…