Beekeepers in Bosnia are facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change, threatening the survival of their hives and the preservation of longstanding practices. A shift in traditional foraging cycles, unpredictable seasonal changes, and a lack of government support are pushing beekeepers to rethink their practices and seek financial assistance to safeguard their livelihoods.
Fifteen leading dairy and beef producers from California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington have joined forces to invest in Forever Feed Technologies, a company developing enterprise-scale on-farm feed mills to grow highly nutritious Automated Sprouted GrainTM (ASG). This investment will accelerate the technology’s development and deployment, aiming to save billions of gallons of water and significantly reduce the climate impact of cattle feeding. The first FFT Feed Mill is currently under construction at River Ranch Dairy in California, with plans for future installations across the investor group’s operations. These coalition members collectively feed over 500,000 head of cattle annually and are committed to deploying innovative technology and climate-smart practices in agriculture.
The global agricultural adjuvant market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for advanced pest management solutions and sustainable farming practices. This market report by Technavio provides comprehensive insights into the market landscape, segmentation, drivers, challenges, and trends. Key players and their strategies are also analyzed to help businesses understand the competitive dynamics of the market.
Despite a decline in overall off-grid solar funding, Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) technologies experienced a surge in investor interest, raising $65 million in 2023. These technologies, such as solar-powered water pumps, refrigerators, and cold rooms, enhance livelihoods by enabling new revenue-generating activities, particularly in the agriculture sector. Laura Fortes, GOGLA’s senior Access to Investment manager, attributed the increased interest to the transformative impact of PURE technologies on resilience and income opportunities.
Dairy cows contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions through methane released from their burps and farts. A new study suggests that breeding cows to emit less methane could be a viable strategy to mitigate climate change. By incorporating methane reduction into breeding objectives, farmers can permanently lower methane emissions from dairy herds.
Vietnam, a significant rice exporter, has pledged to reduce methane emissions in the rice industry. Recent research reveals annual industry losses exceeding $400 million, highlighting the urgency of reshaping the sector. Farmers like Vo Van Van are implementing innovative techniques such as alternate wetting and drying (AWD) irrigation and drone fertilization to reduce water usage and methane emissions. These practices have demonstrated cost savings, increased yield, and access to premium markets. Furthermore, the Loc Troi Group, a leading rice exporter, is expanding the adoption of these methods to achieve Vietnam’s target of growing high-quality, low-emission rice on 1 million hectares of farmland by 2030.
