https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=farming&parent=agricultureFarming RSS feeds.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:29:25 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/iran-faces-new-threat-as-fall-armyworm-targets-crops/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/iran-faces-new-threat-as-fall-armyworm-targets-crops/Conflict in the Middle East could hamper Iran’s response to the devastating crop pest, fall armyworm, experts warn. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:40:45 GMT+0000Hazem Badrhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/turning-climate-science-into-advice-farmers-can-use/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/turning-climate-science-into-advice-farmers-can-use/Researchers in Kenya are testing which climate-smart practices work for smallholder farms. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:34:21 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-urged-to-mainstream-homegrown-climate-adaptation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africa-urged-to-mainstream-homegrown-climate-adaptation/African Union Commission calls for private sector and government backing for locally-led climate adaptation. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:08:01 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/big-tech-leave-poor-farmers-sidelined-in-ai-revolution/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/big-tech-leave-poor-farmers-sidelined-in-ai-revolution/AI innovations driven by major corporations are leaving small-scale farmers behind, report warns. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:10:16 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/eu-banned-pesticides-widely-used-in-latin-america/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/eu-banned-pesticides-widely-used-in-latin-america/Almost half of pesticides approved in Latin America are prohibited in the EU, according to researchers. Mon, 9 Feb 2026 02:12:59 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/climate-pests-and-pollution-fuel-crop-losses-across-india/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/climate-pests-and-pollution-fuel-crop-losses-across-india/Researchers harness satellite data as extreme weather, crop pests, and surface ozone hit India’s harvests. Fri, 9 Jan 2026 01:09:23 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/crop-loss-deepens-food-insecurity-across-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/crop-loss-deepens-food-insecurity-across-africa/New modelling shows climate shocks and pests are driving crop losses across Africa, with rising costs for farmers and food systems. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:41:27 GMT+0000Ijeoma Ukazuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/why-crop-loss-hits-women-farmers-hardest/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/why-crop-loss-hits-women-farmers-hardest/Women farmers face deeper losses from crop failure, driven by unequal access to land, credit, data and decision-making. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:54:01 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/how-can-better-data-curb-africas-crop-loss-crisis/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/how-can-better-data-curb-africas-crop-loss-crisis/Weak plant health systems and poor data are exposing African farmers to preventable losses. Fri, 5 Dec 2025 10:17:56 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/why-plant-health-matters-for-one-health-systems/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/why-plant-health-matters-for-one-health-systems/Scientists say overlooking plant health weakens efforts to protect people, animals and the ecosystem. Wed, 3 Dec 2025 03:15:02 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indias-ai-monsoon-predictions-inspire-investment/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indias-ai-monsoon-predictions-inspire-investment/Gates Foundation invests in weather prediction benchmarking in Africa after success of India’s AI model. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:31:39 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/dead-sea-saltwater-seepage-spurs-sinkholes-crop-loss/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/dead-sea-saltwater-seepage-spurs-sinkholes-crop-loss/Saltwater intrusion in the Jordan Valley is threatening crops and causing sinkholes, say researchers. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:20:49 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/cocoa-growers-show-lack-of-appetite-for-agroforestry/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cocoa-growers-show-lack-of-appetite-for-agroforestry/Satellite data analysis exposes lack of shade tree cover on cocoa farms in West Africa. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:33:11 GMT+0000Rory Harrishttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/philippines-steps-up-fight-against-african-swine-fever/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/philippines-steps-up-fight-against-african-swine-fever/Philippines unveils new diagnostic technologies for African Swine Fever as vaccine controversies persist Fri, 8 Aug 2025 12:24:05 GMT+0000Gilbert Felongcohttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/cashew-waste-a-lucrative-business-for-ghanas-youth/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/cashew-waste-a-lucrative-business-for-ghanas-youth/A science-led project in Ghana is turning cashew apple waste into juice, sausage and compost, generating income for youth. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 02:33:23 GMT+0000Albert Oppong-Ansahhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/cocoa-fermenting-box-reaps-rewards-for-ugandas-farmers/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/cocoa-fermenting-box-reaps-rewards-for-ugandas-farmers/A locally made fermentation device helps Ugandan cocoa farmers earn four times more. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:19:47 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/namibias-green-hydrogen-scheme-grows-veg-in-the-desert/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/namibias-green-hydrogen-scheme-grows-veg-in-the-desert/Namibia's Daures project uses green hydrogen to produce fertiliser and augment crop yields in desert conditions. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:51:13 GMT+0000Vitalio Angulahttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/artificial-insemination-a-win-for-zimbabwes-farmers/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/artificial-insemination-a-win-for-zimbabwes-farmers/Artificial insemination helps Zimbabwean farmers increase livestock quality, production and incomes. Fri, 30 May 2025 03:55:42 GMT+0000Nokukhanya Musihttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/ugandas-snack-crickets-chomp-on-food-waste/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/ugandas-snack-crickets-chomp-on-food-waste/Ugandan researchers convert food waste into cricket feed, creating affordable protein source. Fri, 23 May 2025 10:43:17 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/eco-friendly-kilns-help-malawis-fish-curers-cut-losses/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/eco-friendly-kilns-help-malawis-fish-curers-cut-losses/Researchers have developed a kiln to help fishers reduce the health hazards and waste linked to curing fish. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:30:46 GMT+0000Charles Mpaka