#agriculture

#agriculture

Compact tractors and mini tillers are essential tools for small farms, allowing farmers to maximize productivity in limited spaces while performing tasks like plowing and planting efficiently.

When cut open, finger limes reveal hundreds of translucent, bead-like vesicles that burst with tangy, lime-like flavor, earning the 'citrus caviar' nickname.

Rising food inflation, currently at double the rate of general inflation, is forcing families to pay an extra €3,000 annually for groceries, signifying a permanent trend in food price increases.

The trade deal aims to spur auto industry shipping, reducing tariffs on UK vehicles to 10%, while British farmers raise concerns over being collateral for car exports.

Pineberries are often mistaken for a combination of pineapples and strawberries, but they result from the cross-breeding of two strawberry varieties, not a hybrid with pineapples.

"Grilled artichoke is normally on our menus, but they are seasonal, so if they're not at the quality we want to represent it, we take it off the menu."

Five high-ranking Greek officials, including a minister and several deputies, resigned amid allegations of involvement in corruption concerning the mismanagement of EU farming subsidies.

Join us every Wednesday through November 19th at the Castro Farmers' Market, where local farmers bring fresh produce like citrus and root vegetables directly to the community.

The House Farm Bill proposes new, stricter work rules for most able-bodied adults in the food stamp program, under which individuals must work or train for 20 hours weekly.

"We're addressing the lameness issue, which is a big issue at lots and lots of dairies. They reckon 30% of all cows don't walk as well as they should do."

Driscoll's holds significant power in the berry market, not by growing berries directly but through licensing new varieties and enforcing strict patent rights.

In March 2025, China shipped out more than 227,000 tons of canned goods, reinforcing its position as the world's largest exporter of canned foods.

"Places like Iowa and Ukraine would be just snow for 10 years. So agriculture would fail and when agriculture fails, people just die..."

To prevent splitting in tomatoes, water them deeply and consistently, avoiding the fluctuation from dry to wet soil for optimal growth and fruit quality.

The bee is the wisest and cleverest of all animals and the closest to man in intelligence; its work is truly divine and of the greatest use to mankind.

This research highlights the alarming presence of modern pesticides, previously perceived as safe, now detected in English rivers, posing a serious threat to aquatic ecosystems.

Despite a £100m cut to the farming budget, nature and farming groups cautiously welcomed it, fearing more substantial reductions by the Treasury.

Scope Biosciences has secured €6 million to advance its CRISPR-based diagnostics platform, aiming for more effective detection technology for agriculture and healthcare.

Popcorn, originating in Peru almost 7,000 years ago, requires strict manufacturing standards; it relies on specific flint corn with a unique moisture content for popping.

Cotton is so pretty at harvest time,

Creating the hottest pepper takes eight to ten years, focusing on flavor as much as heat. The process includes meticulous cross-pollination methods and secretive growing locations.

When my father passed away, everything went into survival mode. The uncertainty was tremendous, but it ignited a fierce determination in me to honor his legacy.

To choose the juiciest, sweetest peaches, you need to rely on three key senses: sight, touch, and smell. Your sense of smell will draw you to the ripest peaches.

Biting into a perfectly ripe cherry is one of summer's greatest pleasures, yet their high cost stems from agricultural, environmental, and economic factors, making them expensive to grow.

We mix tradition and innovation. All our cheeses are made with time-tested recipes... we are also not afraid to improve or make changes.

The mountain now echoes with the sounds of water, animals, and traditional dances, as local communities return to its plateaus, reviving seasonal migrations and rituals.

This new venue serves not only as a place for relaxation but also as a learning environment where guests can engage with sustainable farming practices.

"Everything about the experience, I was learning and enjoying. I thought, this is what I want my place to be like in five or 10 years."