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Agric minister calls for sustainable agribusiness transformation at GAAE Annual Conference
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has underscored the urgent need for Ghana to transition from subsistence farming to a dynamic and sustainable agri-food economy capable of competing globally and ensuring national food security....
Sustainability Corner with Ebenezer ASUMANG: Galamsey money in the church coffers: Can “tainted” gold be sanctified?
Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed —Mahatma Gandhi A few months ago, I was privileged to be part of a “selected group” to help develop and launch a national creation care framework. An assignment that...
Leading the way to sustainable events: Innovation and collaboration, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal
Inspired by a vision of a more sustainable future, the Palais des congrès de Montréal has become a recognised leader in the events industry, turning bold ideas into meaningful action. Through collaboration, a comprehensive Sustainability Action...
UPL launches a global campaign ‘#AFarmerCan’ ahead of COP30, championing farmers in climate action
~ A global call to action urging world leaders to place farmers at the heart of climate strategies Microsite: Meet 20 farmers from around the world leading climate action in agriculture DVC: Watch the campaign video LONDON, Nov. 7, 2025...
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Launches Farmer-Led, Whole-Farm Approach to Lowering Greenhouse Gas GHG Emissions on Dairy Farms
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (November 6, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Farmers for Sustainable Food announced today the launch of EmPower+, a program that connects farmer-led innovation directly to environmental goals of the dairy value...
Vet expands Kota Tinggi farm to promote venison
FROM caring for animals to managing his own deer farm, Dr Muhammad Iqmal Nurhaqim Sarudin, 27, is determined to make livestock farming more sustainable and humane. He currently focuses on deer farming at Kampung Baru Telor, Kota Tinggi, Johor, a...
‘Need to flourish agri advancement to address farmers’ issues’
FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali has called for developing out-of-the-box solutions and flourish agricultural advancement in order to address the issues of farming community, raise production...
Ghana’s Ambassador visits black-owned rice mill in Arkansas to strengthen US-Ghana agribusiness ties
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has paid a working visit to Haynie Farms and Haynie Family Foods, formerly known as Arkansas River Rice, the only Black-owned rice farm and mill in the United States. The visit forms...
Minister hails Kaduna agro-investments, assures farmers of support
Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has expressed satisfaction with the level of agricultural investments and processing activities in Kaduna State. Kyari spoke on Wednesday after inspecting facilities at Olam Agri, Tomato...
Artificial Intelligence & Agricultural Extension Education
Dr Poonam Parihar Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in agriculture. With the global population exploding exponentially which thrusts on the importance of nutritional security of the rising demographics....
Nature-friendly farming: Making the numbers add up
Neidpath Farms is a large upland livestock enterprise spanning around 2,500 acres across four farms surrounding the town of Peebles in the Scottish Borders. Since 2021, farm manager Matt Griffin has been leading a holistic, nature-friendly...
Davison County Farms Rank Among Top Subsidy Recipients
New data from the Environmental Working Group show several Davison County operations among South Dakota’s highest recipients of federal farm subsidies over the past two decades. MITCHELL S.D. (Mitchell Now) Recent data from the Environmental...
Cumberland Farms Recognized for Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Efforts
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — In time for Energy Awareness Month (October), Cumberland Farms, a part of EG America, is being recognized for its sustainability and efficiency efforts. The convenience store chain is one of 18 entities across Massachusetts...
Paperworld Middle East and Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East to write a greener future with sustainability focus
Global and regional brands will showcase the next generation of sustainable products and eco-conscious design at the co-located events, which will be held from 11-13 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre Project Sustainability returns,...
Fashion Summit Charts Sustainable Growth Path for Ghana’s Creative Economy
The Business of Ghanaian Fashion (BoGF) Summit 2025 brought together key players from Ghana’s fashion, policy and business sectors to chart a sustainable path for the country’s creative economy. The event, held in Accra in mid October 2025, was...
Economic Analysis of Drainage Water Recycling: Environmental Defense Fund Report Analyzes Opportunities for Supporting Farm Resilience/Water Quality
Download PDF The Environmental Defense Fund (“EDF”) published a report titled: Economic Analysis of Drainage Water Recycling: Environmental Defense Fund Report Analyzes Opportunities for Supporting Farm Resilience/Water Quality (“Report”). This...
Asia’s Largest Sustainable Gastronomy Event Launches in November 2025
The global Slow Food movement will stage its first-ever Terra Madre Asia & Pacific (TMAP) on 19–23 November 2025, positioning the Philippines as host of Asia’s largest sustainable gastronomy gathering and a new regional hub for food biodiversity...
LEAF expands global reach with first overseas Demonstration Farm
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched of its first international Demonstration Farm in Limpopo, South Africa – extending the organisation’s impact while driving the adoption of more sustainable farming practices worldwide. Through...
Contents of Farm Estates consultation on track to be discussed by Powys councillors before Christmas
At a meeting of the council’s Economy, Residents and Communities scrutiny committee on Thursday, November 6, an update was asked for by Chairwoman Councillor Angela Davies. This was during discussion by councillors of the forward work programme on...
Migration as an Adaptive Tool to Climate Change in Ghana: How remittances sustain Northern farmers
As climate change intensifies across Ghana, more families in the northern regions are being forced to make difficult choices. With rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and erratic rainfall threatening crop yields, many rural women are...