In recent years, “regenerative agriculture” has become a prominent concept across the agricultural sector. It promises improved soil function, reduced input dependency, and long-term system resilience. However, a central question…
Editor’s Note: Global agri-tech investment reached $16 billion in 2024, yet many farmers remain excluded from digital progress. As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes agriculture, inclusive governance is essential. Ensuring…
Editor’s Note: South Asia is highly vulnerable to climate extremes, with floods displacing over 12 million people in 2022 alone. As climate risks intensify, scalable innovations like index-based insurance are…
Editor’s Note: The global food supply chain faces increasing strain from several factors, including conflict and climate shocks. In 2024, nearly 300 million people worldwide experienced high levels of acute…
Editor’s Note: Livestock is a major contributor to agricultural gross domestic product in Africa, with figures often around 40 per cent. Yet adoption of proven innovations in the sector remains…
Editor’s Note: Global food prices have risen significantly since the pre-pandemic period, creating pressure on farmers to increase profit while simultaneously managing various risks. This piece explores how digital farm…
Editor’s Note: Global food systems face pressing challenges, including climate change, conflicts and inequality. The 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers spotlight individuals advancing real-world solutions to these challenges, reminding us that…
Editor’s Note: With global food demand projected to grow by 70 per cent by 2050, engaging young agripreneurs is essential for boosting agricultural innovation and resilience. This piece explores how…
Editor’s Note: Africa holds 60 per cent of the world’s uncultivated arable land but accounts for only 4 per cent of global agricultural output. As food demand rises, forward-thinking strategies,…
Editor’s Note: Agriculture contributes up to 23 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions when factoring in land use change, yet it also holds immense climate mitigation potential. As global…
Editor’s Note: As global food demand rises and climate risks intensify, agriculture must deliver more with less. Artificial Intelligence offers a powerful lever, but only if its tools reach beyond…
Standard soil sampling protocols typically focus on the top 0-20 cm (0-0.8 inch) layer, where the majority of nutrient applications and root initiation occur. However, this conventional approach overlooks a…