Vineyards Benefit from Furry Friends

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With the arrival of spring in the Northern hemisphere, winegrowers have to weigh up their options to control the grass under and in between the vine rows. The most common options are chemical herbicides, mechanical weeding or a combination of the two.


Multiple Facets Converging in Agriculture's Fertilizer Crisis

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Something big is happening when you see mainstream media outlets with headlines regarding agriculture. That happened this week when the American Farm Bureau Federation announced the results of a nationwide survey that revealed 70 percent of farmers can't afford to buy all of the fertilizer they'll need for the 2026 season.


Lemongrass Farming in Kenya 2026

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Kenya imports millions of shillings worth of essential oils every year. The global market for natural citral, the compound that gives lemongrass its distinct aroma, continues to expand. Cosmetic companies need it. Herbal tea processors want it. Organic insect repellent manufacturers demand it. The country has the perfect climate for growing lemongrass, yet most of the oil used locally still comes from abroad.