Cereals

Cereals

Attune Agriculture expands adjuvant portfolio with Horizon A
10/03/2026 - Attune Agriculture is expanding its portfolio of hydrocolloid-based products with Horizon A, a soil-applied adjuvant that improves moisture and active ingredient retention in the plant’s root...
Two EU projects join forces to redefine organic farming
26/02/2026 - The Horizon Europe projects BIO² and SCALE-it are working hand in hand to help organic farming leave contentious inputs behind. From plant protection with reduced use of copper to biological...
How recycled sewage could make the moon or Mars suitable for growing crops
- Dining on the moon or Mars might seem like a fantasy reserved for science fiction, but researchers are investigating how it could become a reality. Their efforts to...
From policy to practice: Advancing the organic sector in Tunisia
24/02/2026 - After strengthening organic certification and legislation in its first phase, the Biorest project in Tunisia now focuses on capacity building, with special emphasis on agroecological practices....
New technical guide on compost use in medicinal and aromatic plant production
23/02/2026 - The practical publication provides key information to understand the benefits of compost use in medicinal and aromatic plant (MAP) production.The guide was developed to support the adoption of...
Refugee Collective Farming Builds Resilient Food Systems in Texas
10/02/2026 - In Central Texas, the Refugee Collective is working to demonstrate that farming can serve as both a livelihood and a lifeline. By...
Growing Food as Medicine in Montana
29/01/2026 - Bob Quinn comes from a long line of farmers. He grew up believing his family’s 2,400-acre wheat and cattle ranch in Big Sandy, Montana, embodied successful American agriculture. But after four...
Study shows insect farming byproduct boosts soil health, reduces crop damage
- Insect frass delivered two to four times greater nutrient efficiency than poultry litter
Certified agriculture expands to nearly 10% of global harvested area for key crops
12/01/2026 - FiBL, the International Trade Centre (ITC), and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) have launched the 10th anniversary edition of "The State of Sustainable Markets 2025:...
Op-Ed | Fairtrade Holiday Spices: Supporting Global Farming Communities, One Season at a Time
22/12/2025 - Despite uncertainty over tariffs and the overall economy, American shoppers are expected to spend more during the 2025 holiday shopping season,
Integrated biotillage strategy offers hope for sustainable vegetable production: China study
22/12/2025 - This integrated approach offers a practical, sustainable alternative for intensive vegetable systems currently facing degradation from over-reliance on chemical inputs.Researchers at the...
New FiBL guide supports MAP producers in Kosovo to build soil fertility and climate resilience
19/12/2025 - FiBL has released a new technical publication in three languages on cover crops in medicinal and aromatic plant production for trainers and farmers Kosovo. The publication is one in a series of...
Regenerative and conservation agriculture: researchers and farmers test what works
18/12/2025 - Researchers from FiBL and partner organisations are embarking on a European project to discover how regenerative and conservation agriculture could help reverse soil degradation. Working directly...
‘Multiple wins’: WorldVeg trials back biochar as a boost for yields and climate-friendly farming
15/12/2025 - Field trials by WorldVeg on okra in Taiwan have demonstrated the potential of biochar to transform vegetable production.Biochar is a charcoal-like material produced applied to soils to...
PAN Europe calls for pesticide ban after ‘forever chemical’ found in EU cereals
15/12/2025 - The “forever chemical” trifluoroacetic acid has been found in over 80% of European cereal samples tested, prompting investigators to call for an urgent regulatory response. The European...
The hidden costs of soil degradation: Syngenta webinar explores investing in resiliency
10/12/2025 - Soil degradation is a major agricultural issue that is putting global food security at risk and creating hidden expenses in agriculture, as experts shared during a webinar presented by crop input...
Why the ‘regenerative organic’ certification exists—and why the food system needs it
25/11/2025 - “Now landfill owners can make more money from their gas and farmers have a cheaper, better, local source of fertilizer," says CEO Josh Silverman.The post
FAO report: 1.7 billion people experience lower crop yields due to land degradation
03/11/2025 - Rome – Approximately 1.7 billion people live in areas where crop yields are falling because of human-induced land degradation - a pervasive and...