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EU policy coherence urged to 'ensure that agroforestry delivers'

The European Agroforestry Federation (EURAF) is urging for "policy coherence". With the release of draft EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) methodologies, EURAF is taking the opportunity to highlight key points from its response to the  …

Agroforestry policy

Tamil Nadu to unveil Agroforestry Policy, ease rules on tree cultivation

Announcing the Agriculture Interim Budget 2026-27, Agriculture Minister MRK Paneerselvam said 12.84 lakh farmers have benefited under the five-year Millet Mission. The ‘Tamil Nadu Agroforestry Policy’ will be released shortly to enable farmers to cultivate …

Poll-bound Tamil Nadu earmarks Rs 47,248 cr for agriculture in interim budget; agroforestry policy soon

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has earmarked Rs 47,248 crore for the Agriculture Department in the Interim Budget for 2026-27, and welfare schemes for farmers will continue, Minister MRK Panneerselvam said on Tuesday. In 2025-26, the government had …

Business News | SMS India Partners with CCSE to Roll Out Climate-Smart Agroforestry Program in Gujarat's Sanand

VMPL New Delhi [India], February 16: SMS CSR VISION: Our core values are integral to our actions and thoughts as we strive to transform lives and communities across India. We are committed to social responsibility, environmental conservation, and economic …

Can agroforestry be India’s game-changer in climate-resilient agriculture?

Agroforestry, a sustainable land management system that integrates trees with crops or livestock on the same land unit, serves as a crucial nature-based solution to climate change, yet the practice has few takers in the country. Despite its potential for …

Does anyone care about Meghalaya’s dwindling forest cover?

By Danny K Rajee Meghalaya, known as the “Abode of Clouds,” has long been celebrated for its dense forests, rolling green hills, sacred groves, and extraordinary biodiversity. The state enjoys one of the highest forest cover percentages in the country. Yet …

Japanese agency JICA helps boost Cuban agro-industry

Havana, Cuba, February 16 (ACN) With the aim of contributing to the revitalization of the local agro-industry, reducing post-harvest losses, and generating new income for the regions, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) supported a project in …

Agricultural exports reliant on securing raw material supply

According to Secretary General of the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association Le Viet Anh, pepper remained Vietnam’s leading spice export in 2025, with shipments exceeding 247,000 tonnes, accounting for 59.3 per cent of total spice export volume. Export …

CUET PG 2026 Exam Schedule Out: NTA To Conduct Tests From March 6 To 27 In 43 Shifts

After March 6, CUET PG 2026 will also be conducted on March 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, and will conclude on March 27, 2026. On the last day of the exam, shift 1 (9 am to 10:30 am) will be conducted for M Ed Master in Education ( …

Sustainable resource use

AT THE forest edges of Mymensingh or along the hills and haor margins of Netrokona, sustainability is not an abstract policy term but a daily negotiation with land, water and forests. For ethnic and minority communities, such as the Garo, Hajong, Koch, and …

Teen turns farming dream into thriving business

[File Photo] While many young people face rising drug-related challenges, 19-year-old Bhaveekesh Reddy is modeling a different path through Nithyananda Farms Fiji. An Agriculture Science student at the Fiji National University, Reddy began planning his …

Restoring the Atlantic Forest is a matter of survival, NGO chief says

In September 1986, a group of scientists, business leaders, and professionals founded an NGO to halt the destruction of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. The logo of what became a national movement featured the Brazilian flag with half its green erased and the …

The Power of Perennial Agriculture

Perennial plants weave these intergenerational connections—you can literally find yourself pruning a plant that a parent or a grandparent pruned, and you can see the evidence of their care. You might even connect to an ancestor you didn’t even know when …

Climate ‘coming for our coffee’ without farm adaptation

Top coffee-growing countries are sweltering through more than 50 extra days a year of temperatures hot enough to harm the beloved plants responsible for the morning brew. Research from Climate Central suggests human-caused climate change is contributing to …

Farmers go climate-smart

AGRICULTURE 21 WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026 | THE NATION | www.mwnation.com SMART AGRICULTURE TEMWA MHONE Correspondent For three years now, Gertrude Mwachumu, 35, from Sikamu Village, Traditional Authority ( T/A) Mlumbe in Zomba, has enjoyed three …

New Research at CIFOR-ICRAF Symposium Reveals: Global “30×30” Biodiversity Targets Will Fail Without Recognizing African ...

NAIROBI, Kenya – January 28, 2026 – More than 100 leading forestry researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and Indigenous and area-based scholars convened this week at the CIFOR–ICRAF campus in Nairobi for a landmark symposium on Heritage-Sensitive …

World Cocoa Foundation partnership opening day tackles major industry challenges

The president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), Chris Vincent, offered key thanks to sector members and wider businesses and organisations amid ‘a period pressure’ on the industry, as he opened this year’s annual partnership meeting reflecting on core …

Quality as nation-building: The wood panel industry’s new chapter

One year ago, India’s plywood and panel industry crossed an inflection point. The implementation of mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) marked not merely a regulatory reform, but the beginning of a structural transformation in a sector that has quietly …

Broad Street Capital Group Attends Bilateral Signing Ceremony at the Historic Willard InterContinental Washington

Marking a new chapter in Uzbek-American economic cooperation. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Broad Street Capital Group announced today that its Co-Founder, Alexander Gordin, EQB, attended the Ceremony of …

Global Precision Agriculture Market to Reach USD 17.29 Billion by 2031 | Arizton

AI, digital twins, automation, and sustainability priorities accelerate investment in connected farming systems CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Precision agriculture is evolving from a collection of niche …

American Society of Baking Announces New Board and Committee Leaders at BakingTECH 2026

ASB installed 2026–2027 board, officers, and committee leaders during its Annual Meeting at BakingTECH in Chicago, marking a new milestone for organization CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Society …

Busy Bee Pest Solutions Opens Mesa Office, Expanding Rapid-Response Bee Removal Across Arizona’s East Valley

Phoenix-based bee removal leader expands into Mesa, bringing humane live bee relocation and rapid-response pest control to East Valley homes and businesses. MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Busy Bee Pest Solutions …

SVN Commercial Partners expands into Florida’s Treasure Coast Led by Industry Veteran Harry Zuker

SVN Commercial Partners expands into Florida’s Treasure Coast Led by Industry Veteran Harry Zuker BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SVN Commercial Partners (“SVNCP”), a national commercial real estate …

Following a Strong Debut, Newsmatics’ Hackathon Returns with Data Analytics Competition for Students

The Feb. 27–28 competition gives student teams access to real news data, AI-powered tools and cash prizes for top projects WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It’s almost time for a coding marathon where …

STM Canna Launches RollCraft: Affordable Pre-Roll Machine Delivers Industrial Automation Under $30,000

Affordable pre-roll automation for craft operators. Fill and close 10,000 units/day under $30K. Dutch Crown finish at accessible pricing. SPOKANE, WA, WA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STM Canna, the U.S. leader in …

DriveSafe Online Says Georgia Hands Free Approach Reflects a National Shift Away From Simple Texting Bans

Data highlights reasons for distracted driving restrictions and compares the state's hands free approach with policies in Texas and Virginia. WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Georgia’s “hands-free” …

Kinsmen Lawn Expands Services to Its Growing Lawn Care Business

Kinsmen Lawn Services LLC is proud to announce continued growth and expanded service offerings as it enters the 2026 season with strong momentum. LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kinsmen Lawn Services LLC, a …

Indoor Ag-Con 2026 Marks a New Chapter for Controlled Environment Agriculture

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indoor Ag-Con 2026 concluded at the Westgate Las Vegas last week with a clear takeaway from industry leaders: controlled environment agriculture is entering a new phase — one …

Broad Street Capital Group Announces Expansion to Washington, DC to Support Government-Backed Project Financing & Trade

Broad Street Capital Group Announces Expansion to Washington, DC to Support Government-Backed Project Financing and Global Trade WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Broad Street Capital Group today announced …

Homes and Businesses in Manhattan to Implement Robust Integrated Pest Management Strategies from Optimum Pest Control

Optimum Pest Control helps Manhattan homes and businesses implement robust integrated pest management, delivering safe, proactive, and long-term protection MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Manhattan faces …

Bio-Based Chemicals Market: Opportunities, Market Share, Growth Trends, Competitive Landscape, and Forecast to 2030

The Business Research Company’s Bio-Based Chemicals Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The bio-based chemicals sector is …

Everglades Farm Shares Early Spring Planting Tips for Fruit Trees and Container Gardens

Florida-based tropical nursery encourages homeowners to plant before summer heat for stronger root systems and higher fruit yields HOMESTEAD, FL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Everglades Farm, a Florida-based nursery …

Cattle Feed Market to Reach USD 201.3 Billion by 2036 at 3.8% CAGR on Livestock Industrialization

DELAWARE, NY, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Cattle Feed Market is projected to grow from USD 138.6 billion in 2026 to USD 201.3 billion by 2036, registering a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period. Growth is …

Silo Bags Market Poised for Significant Growth, Expected to Reach US$ 2.1 Billion by 2033 - Persistence Market Research

Polyethylene (PE) is set to hold ~64.4% market share, driven by low cost, processing flexibility, strong barrier properties, and bagging compatibility LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Silo Bags …

In-Depth Analysis of the Lettuce Seeds Market: Key Opportunities and Challenges

The Business Research Company’s Lettuce Seeds Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The lettuce seeds market has been experiencing …

Keel Farms Returns as a Proud Partner of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding

Race Fans are also invited to see an IndyCar show-car up close during Strawberry Bash at Keel Farms the weekend before the Grand Prix PLANT CITY, FL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Keel Farms is proud to announce its …

Unusual specialists with contradicting requirements: Phototrophic Acidobacteria

Microbe of the month: Chloracidobacterium validum – valid description of a new family and order of Acidobacteria BRAUNSCHWEIG, LOWER SAXONY AREA, GERMANY, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Department of Microorganisms of the Leibniz …

CleanGo Innovations Inc. Provides 6-Month Corporate Update

CleanGo Innovations announced a detailed summary of its strategic milestones, international expansion and new product launches over the last six months. CleanGo Innovations Inc. (OTCQB:CLGOF) HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨ …