Sustainability News

  1. SAS Uses Data To Empower South African Micro-Farmers And Strengthen Local Farm Systems 7/2/2026

    SAS, a global leader in data and AI, helped South African micro‑farmers improve crop decisions, increase income potential and strengthen food security through a Data for Good initiative that applies advanced analytics to some of the world's most resource‑constrained farming environments.

  2. From Fields To Space Farming, New Tool Detects Crop Drought Stress Before It's Visible 7/2/2026

    When it comes to drought stress, timing can be the difference between saving a crop and losing it, whether in a greenhouse or the high-stakes environment of future space missions.

  3. FAO Launches CropSuit App To Help Farmers Grow The Right Crops In The Right Places 7/2/2026

    Farmers, extension workers and governments now have a powerful new tool to help identify the crops best suited to specific parcels of land, enabling more efficient use of resources and greater resilience to climate change.

  4. Mizzou Uncovers Breakthrough Clue To Help Soybeans Fight A Billion-Dollar Pest 7/1/2026

    Beneath the surface of soybean fields, an invisible threat is costing farmers billions. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are uncovering how nature itself may hold the key to fighting back.

  5. PepsiCo Announces Progress Toward 2030 Agriculture Goals 7/1/2026

    PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) today announced progress against its 2030 Positive Agriculture (pep+) goals, highlighting gains in scaling regenerative agriculture, restorative and protective practices, advancing sustainable sourcing in accordance with its guidelines1, and improvements in livelihoods through dedicated programs.

  6. Human Appeal Supports Syrian Farmers Through New Wheat Supply Chain Project 7/1/2026

    Human Appeal, a leading global humanitarian non-profit, has launched a new, localised wheat supply chain project in northwest Syria to help returning farmers restore agricultural production, protect livelihoods and support the country's long-term food security.

  7. BASF Launches Melyra And Inveris Gold To Support Higher Yields And Sustainable Crop Protection In India 6/30/2026

    BASF Agricultural Solutions today announced the launch of Melyra Fungicide and Inveris Gold Insecticide, two new crop protection solutions designed to help Indian farmers manage diseases and pests more effectively while improving crop productivity.

  8. Researchers Targeting Drought-Tolerance Traits In Crops 6/30/2026

    Drought is a persistent issue for agriculture in Colorado and the U.S. West – one that has been exacerbated this year by a record-low snowpack.

  9. 'Fertilize Right' Forum Showcases Progress In Efforts To Boost Yields And Lower Emissions In Vietnam's Red River Delta 6/30/2026

    The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the Plant Production and Protection Department (PPPD) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, convened to review the promising results of the Fertilize Right (FerRight) project.

  10. Chandigarh University Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence To Develop Model For Predicting Accurate Crop Yield; Innovation To Benefit Indian Farmers 6/27/2026

    In a significant advancement for smart agriculture and precision farming, researchers at Chandigarh University have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Transformer Model that is capable of accurately predicting crop yields using satellite imagery, climate data and historical agricultural records.