NSW launches $1.4 million Smart Farming Program for Central-West growers
The New South Wales government announced a AU$1.4 million Smart Farming Program on August 11, 2026, offering grants to farmers...
Agriculture
In this section you’ll find news on sustainable agriculture solutions and innovative practices aimed at preserving resources, improving productivity, and fostering environmental health. Explore topics on eco-friendly farming, soil conservation, water management, and more.
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Mitti Labs raises $9.5 million to scale AI rice farming platform
Deep-tech company Mitti Labs announced a $9.5 million Series A funding round on August 5, 2026, led by Aramco Ventures,...
EarthOptics and Cquester partner to verify soil carbon at scale
EarthOptics, a U.S. soil intelligence company, and Cquester Analytics, a soil-science laboratory based in Fort Collins, Colorado, announced a strategic...
BioScout raises $4.8 million to expand AI early-warning system for crop fungal disease
BioScout, a Sydney-based startup, has raised an A$6.75 million ($4.8 million) seed round to expand its AI crop disease early...
FAO and Smart Africa launch third Innovate Africa Challenge for AI farming tools
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Smart Africa Secretariat opened the third edition of...
USDA calls for AI tools in agriculture to speed up crop innovation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on July 22, 2026, that it is calling on universities and other partners...
FAO opens its first Global Conference on Smart Farming
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) opened its first Global Conference on Smart Farming on July...
Cold-activated peptide protects crop pollen and yield, Nature study finds
Researchers in China have found a molecular switch that helps plants protect their pollen from sudden cold, pointing to a...
Agrivoltaic insect net house more than doubled land-use efficiency in India trial
A field trial in India combining solar panels with a protected net house for growing peppers reached a land equivalent...
Digital agriculture tools improve climate-smart farming decisions, systematic review finds
Digital agriculture tools — from IoT soil sensors to AI-based climate analytics — help smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa adopt...
59 Innovative Sustainable Development Group Project Ideas for Students with Practical Examples
Sustainable development is crucial for ensuring that current and future generations can live in a world where economic growth, social...
Enhancing Crop Yield with Cutting-Edge Harvesting Machinery
(Image via Pixabay) Looking to maximize your harvest? Farming has come a long way in the past decade. The old...
24 Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2025 and 2026
Sustainability has become a critical business imperative. From regulatory pressures to shifting consumer demands, sustainability professionals are navigating a complex...
Sustainable Lettuce Production: Smart Practices for a Greener Future
Sustainability in agriculture is essential for the planet’s future. Lettuce, one of the world’s most popular leafy greens, offers an...
China Publishes Biotech 2026–2030 Plan while Global Biologics Hit 57% by 2030
China has published a new five-year proposal on what it considers to be progress in the biotech world. It's quite...
Europe’s Biodiversity Under Attack, Inside the Fight Against Invasive Alien Species
(Photo by Marc Schulte on Unsplash) They travel by ship, by soil, and by accident - species that never belonged...
Sustainability in the News (September 30 – October 06, 2025)
Here’s a fresh edition of our Sustainability in the News roundup, covering last week’s most important stories in science, climate policy, and...
‘Whole Harvest’, Combating Food Waste with Ivanka Trump (Planet Harvest) & Hamdi Ulukaya (Chobani) in America in 2025
(Photo by Merve Aydın on Unsplash) In a Fortune commentary, Ivanka Trump (via Planet Harvest) and Hamdi Ulukaya (CEO of...
35 Sustainability-Focused Holidays to Boost Your Social Media Content Calendar
On Monday lots of schools worldwide will be welcoming millions of children. Looking to boost engagement in your school while...
Sustainability in the News (June 30 – July 6, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research from the...
Europe’s 2025 Heatwave Nightmare: Billions Lost, Lives at Risk
The summer of 2025 brought Europe its first major heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 42°C in southern countries like Spain,...
Sustainability in the News (June 23 – 30, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research from the...
Climate Crisis May Slash Corn Yields by 28% Despite Farmer Adaptations
The world’s most cultivated crop by weight is maize (corn). In 2023, global maize production reached approximately 1.22 billion metric...
Sustainability in the News (June 15 – 22, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research from the...
The Rise of Smart Greenhouses: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Technology
Smart greenhouses represent a transformative leap in modern agriculture, integrating advanced technologies such as sensors, IoT (Internet of Things), AI,...
Here’s How The European Commission Wants to Achieve a 10% Reduction in Water Consumption by 2030
Europe faces a multifaceted water crisis driven by climate change, aging infrastructure, urban soil sealing, pollution, and high agricultural water...
How Are Robots Reshaping Rural Employment?
In 2025, robotic technologies are no longer confined to experimental labs or industrial farms. They are making their way into...
Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in 2025 versus 2024
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a business model in which companies incorporate social and environmental considerations into their operations...
Sustainability in the News (May 12 – 18, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research integrity from...
Sustainability in the News (April 27 – May 04, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research integrity from...
