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"Nearly Half of Farmers Globally Poisoned by Pesticides Each Year"
#Pesticides #Environment #Farming

Nearly Half of Farmers Globally Poisoned by Pesticides Each Year

"Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds"
#Animals #Farming #Livestock

Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds
Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance says

"Revealed: how Europe’s most powerful farming lobby killed EU’s pesticide law"
#Europe #Farming #Pesticides

Revealed: how Europe’s most powerful farming lobby killed EU’s pesticide law
Exclusive: High-level documents show how Copa Cogeca worked to weaken legislation to protect climate and wildlife

"What’s the deal with agrovoltaics?"
#Agrovoltaics #Farming
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What’s the deal with agrovoltaics? » Yale Climate Connections
Research and practical examples of growing food on solar farms are everywhere, despite federal funding cuts.

"How one woman’s farm is a model for small-scale farmers in Malawi"
#Malawi #Farming

How one woman's farm is a model for small-scale farmers in Malawi
In Malawi’s Chiradzulu district, located in the southern region of the country, Diana Sitima’s farm shows how a combination of agroecology and secure land ownership can create a thriving commercial enterprise. Many neighboring farmers rely primarily on growing and selling maize. But, on her 3.5-hectare (8.6-acre) farm, Sitima combines diverse crops of fruits and vegetables […]

"Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Farming #Drought

Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure
PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs