Nitrogen is a critical nutrient for plant growth and is often the most limiting nutrient in agricultural systems. Organic fertilizers such as manure, compost, and other organic amendments are valuable…
Soil nutrient extraction methods are essential for laboratories to determine the amount of nutrients available for crop uptake, guiding effective fertilization strategies and ensuring optimal crop yields. The adequate soil…
Precision agriculture has transformed farming practices by integrating advanced technologies to optimize crop production and resource management. While the benefits of precision farming are evident, many growers and agronomists face…
The four climate champions were awarded the 2024 Local Adaptation Champions Awards for their innovative adaptation initiatives empowering communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Four winners of the 2024 Local Adaptation Champions Awards, organised by…
It is early morning at Sirongo Beach, one of the many fish landing sites dotting the shores of Lake Victoria. The sun peeks over the lake’s horizon, casting golden reflections…
The World Food Prize Foundation has launched a search for the latest agricultural breakthroughs with a new global competition, “Innovate for Impact Challenge,” The Challenge is aimed at identifying and…
Biodiversity underpins agriculture, sustaining productivity, resilience and long-term viability. Representing the variety of life on Earth, biodiversity encompasses species of plants, animals and microorganisms, along with their genetic differences and…
A new hub launched at the COP29 climate talks will provide a one-stop-shop for solutions to help the livestock sector in developing countries meet rising demand for animal-source foods while…
The centrality of gender to climate action has been recognised by the Azerbaijan presidency of COP29, which assigned November 21, the second-from-last day of the UN climate negotiations, as Gender Day. However, gender…
As global leaders hold critical climate talks at COP29 this month, Heifer International urges direct funding for drought-stricken smallholder farmers in the Dry Corridor of Latin America and the Amazon…
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 Climate Change and Fiscal Sustainability: Conservation and Risk Management Programs by HeatherManzo, Penn State Extension Educator, Allegheny County This article is the last in a four-part…
Friday, April 22, 2016 Managing Cash Flow for Your Farm Cash flow statements are very useful – they may very well be the first place where a farmer will spot…