Estonia’s farms are more than places where animals graze; they are living pieces of history that show how people and nature can coexist. In many parts of Europe, small family farms are shrinking because big factories dominate the market. This trend threatens the unique mix of plants, animals and cul
Farm shows across North America this spring told a clear story: farmers are cutting back on big purchases. With prices for machinery, fuel, and fertilizer climbing higher than ever, most are choosing to keep their old equipment a little longer. A dealer in Saskatchewan explained it simply: "They won
The Greek government is about to change its cabinet after a big farm‑aid fraud case. A probe started last year showed that many Greek livestock owners made up fake records to get EU money. State workers and politicians are said to have helped them. The scandal has already forced several min
The state’s farmers are the unseen heroes that keep our plates full. Minnesota is sixth in overall farm output across the U. S. and leads in more than 20 products, such as sugar beets, turkeys, green peas, hogs, sweet corn, soybeans, sunflower seeds, canola, dry beans and oats. Corn is the fou
The story begins with a quiet confession from two women who, as children in the 1970s, suffered repeated abuse at the hands of a man celebrated for his fight for farmworkers. Years later, they spoke up, fearing that revealing the truth would damage a movement they had helped build. In 1966, anoth
A respected civil‑rights activist, who helped start the United Farm Workers union and worked closely with a famous labor organizer for many years, has said that he sexually assaulted her in the 1960s. She chose to speak out now because a long‑running investigation by a major newspaper revealed simil
The Novosibirsk region in Russia has declared a state of emergency to control an outbreak of cattle disease. Authorities say five cases of pasteurellosis and 42 rabies incidents were found, prompting the removal of many farm animals. Farmers argue that pasteurellosis can be treated with antibiotics
President Trump has arranged a gathering for farmers and biofuel makers on March 27, aiming to honor the role of agriculture in America. The invitation signals a push to spotlight renewable fuels and support rural communities. While the event is slated for the White House, details remain sketchy as
Pennsylvania owns a lot of trees, farms and minerals. The state also has many factories that rely on trains to move goods. Railroads are a key part of the U. S. economy. A single freight train can carry what fifty trucks would move, so it saves money and cuts road traffic. Union Pacific and No
California’s drylands are turning a new leaf as farmers trade fields for panels. The plan envisions 200 square miles of solar arrays that could light up whole cities, with giant batteries keeping the power steady when sun is scarce. Farmers in the Westlands region, long dependent on irrigation fr
