The future of Maine aquaculture

BY JULIA BAYLY Since gaining a foothold in the state a half century ago, Maine’s aquaculture industry has been on an upward trajectory. Based on economic and other key indicators, it’s showing no signs of slowing down in meeting ever-changing...

The next generation of aquaculture

BY HANK GARFIELD Mayzie Corman may not have realized it at the time, but growing up on an apple farm and then moving to a Maine island provided the perfect foundation for a career in aquaculture. Corman, 27, is a freelance farm hand and nursery...

Burbank High pioneers agricultural education with hands-on farm program

SAN ANTONIO — Students at Burbank High School are diving into the world of agriculture through a unique program that offers hands-on experience with farm life. As the first school in San Antonio to offer an agricultural program, Burbank High has...

Fluidomat Ltd has sold free hold agriculture land

Fluidomat Ltd has executed sale deed for sale of free hold agriculture land of 0.549 hectare out of 0.743 hectare situated in Hingonia Gram, Indore (M.P.) Tehsil and District. The Company has received full and final payment Rs. 177.00 lakhs from...

Tributes paid to Norfolk farming great David Richardson

David Richardson, the highly respected Norfolk farmer, journalist, broadcaster and former Farmers Weekly columnist, has died at the age of 88. Best known for his straight-talking analysis, deep insight and tireless advocacy for British...

A look back at Maine’s aquaculture history

BY HANK GARFIELD Maine historical novelist Kenneth Roberts (1885-1957) wrote of a time when lobsters were so plentiful along the Maine Coast that you could walk along the shore at low tide and find them among the seaweed covering the rocks in the...

Maine Farmed Seafood Coalition – helping aquaculture grow

COURTESY OF MAINE FARMED SEAFOOD COALITION In March of 2025, the Maine Farmed Seafood Coalition (MFSC), was launched to support the Maine farmed seafood sector. Today the MFSC has over 35 companies, associations, and individuals working together...

BCR: Peru's non-traditional fishing and agricultural exports up in June 2025

It indicated that the growth of non-traditional fishing exports, which reached US$270 million, was mainly due to a 128% expansion in shipped volumes, driven by the greater availability of squid biomass. Additionally, international squid prices...

Nebraska’s governor announces plan for an immigration detention center in a farming area in the state’s southwest corner

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s governor announces plan for an immigration detention center in a farming area in the state’s southwest corner. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,...

Farmers, agribusiness leaders meet with lawmaker to discuss agriculture issues

Denmark Township, Mich (WNEM) – Farmers and agribusiness leaders met in Tuscola County to learn about the problems affecting dry bean and sugar beet farming. At the Michigan State University’s (MSU) Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center,...

AgEagle Launches RedEdge-P Green Camera for Precision Agriculture

New multispectral sensor offers advanced imaging for farming, research, and environmental management AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) has announced the release of the RedEdge-P™ Green, a new multispectral camera designed to improve...

Bounty of Basket Initiative Triples Fishery Productivity : Agriculture Ministry

Addis Ababa, August 19,2025 (ENA) -- The Bounty of Basket Initiative (Yelemat Tirufat) has tripled fish productivity in the country, Ministry of Agriculture revealed. Launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Bounty of Basket initiative was...

‘Kelping’ Maine teachers discover aquaculture

COURTESY OF THE MAINE AQUACULTURE INNOVATION CENTER Take two iconic, cherished classics of Maine’s children’s literature: Charlotte’s Web, by E. B. White, and One Morning in Maine, by Robert McCluskey. The first unfolds on a farm while the second...

Senator Mike Crapo highlights legislative wins and celebrates Idaho agriculture

Gaining hands-on aquaculture experience

COURTESY OF EDUCATE MAINE It’s no secret that aquaculture is a growing industry in Maine – oysters, kelp, and other shellfish are showing up on menus and grocery store shelves across the state and beyond. But beyond tasting local oysters or taking...

Digital Payments Drive Resilience in Nigeria’s Agricultural Heartland

A new study is highlighting how digital financial tools are strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector, particularly in the northeastern region which faces significant security challenges. The federal government has publicly commended fintech...

California, Nigeria seek collaboration on climate-smart agriculture, economic growth

A delegation from the US state of California has visited the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in Abuja to deepen climate and economic ties. The 40-member team, made up of government officials, business leaders and academics, was led by...

Troy Downing highlights agriculture meetings and tribal council visit in recent posts

Congressman Troy Downing, who represents Montana in the U.S. House of Representatives, posted a series of updates on social media highlighting his recent engagements with local agricultural groups and tribal leaders, as well as infrastructure...

GDB vacancy: Technical Officer – Challenge Fund for Agriculture (CFA)

Climate Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-Crews) Project Challenge Fund for Agriculture (CFA) Grenada Development Bank (GDB) Request for Proposal Consultancy — Technical Officer Overview The Government of Grenada has received financing from the...

Bold carbon farming journey