#farmers — Public Fediverse posts

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/09/wednesday-september-9-2026/

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/09/wednesday-september-9-2026/

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/09/wednesday-september-9-2026/

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/09/wednesday-september-9-2026/

PSA: we recently added a dedicated channel for Sky Drama Farmers to our Discord (the ACARS Drama Club).

If you're a Sky Drama Farmer, join the discord and request access to the #farmers-only channel.

https://discord.com/invite/8MPufpn2qh

Not a Sky Drama Farmer? Feel free to join the public channels!

https://www.europesays.com/africa/416309/ $7m climate grant secured to build resilience of Northern Ghana farmers #farmers #Ghana #ZanetorAgyemanRawlings

https://www.europesays.com/videos/90012/ ’I’m in survival mode’: Farmers turn to new crops for earnings in the face of repeated droughts #Agriculture #BUSINESS #ClimateChange #Drought #Euronews #ExtremeWeather #Family&Parenting #Farmers #grain #science

POLITICO Europe: "Europe is short of corn — and Ukraine desperately needs ways to get its grain to market.

Yet some of the farmers best placed to cash in may be thousands of kilometers away, in the U.S."

#Europe #Ukraine #USA #Agriculture
#Corn #Grains #Hungary #Iran #Italy #Poland #Romania #Russia #Slovakia #Spain #TheNetherlands #EU #farmers
#Farms
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-needs-corn-ukraine-has-it-american-farmers-may-get-the-business/

POLITICO Europe: "Europe is short of corn — and Ukraine desperately needs ways to get its grain to market.

Yet some of the farmers best placed to cash in may be thousands of kilometers away, in the U.S."

#Europe #Ukraine #USA #Agriculture
#Corn #Grains #Hungary #Iran #Italy #Poland #Romania #Russia #Slovakia #Spain #TheNetherlands #EU #farmers
#Farms
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-needs-corn-ukraine-has-it-american-farmers-may-get-the-business/

POLITICO Europe: "Europe is short of corn — and Ukraine desperately needs ways to get its grain to market.

Yet some of the farmers best placed to cash in may be thousands of kilometers away, in the U.S."

#Europe #Ukraine #USA #Agriculture
#Corn #Grains #Hungary #Iran #Italy #Poland #Romania #Russia #Slovakia #Spain #TheNetherlands #EU #farmers
#Farms
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-needs-corn-ukraine-has-it-american-farmers-may-get-the-business/

POLITICO Europe: "Europe is short of corn — and Ukraine desperately needs ways to get its grain to market.

Yet some of the farmers best placed to cash in may be thousands of kilometers away, in the U.S."

#Europe #Ukraine #USA #Agriculture
#Corn #Grains #Hungary #Iran #Italy #Poland #Romania #Russia #Slovakia #Spain #TheNetherlands #EU #farmers
#Farms
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-needs-corn-ukraine-has-it-american-farmers-may-get-the-business/

POLITICO Europe: "Europe is short of corn — and Ukraine desperately needs ways to get its grain to market.

Yet some of the farmers best placed to cash in may be thousands of kilometers away, in the U.S."

#Europe #Ukraine #USA #Agriculture
#Corn #Grains #Hungary #Iran #Italy #Poland #Romania #Russia #Slovakia #Spain #TheNetherlands #EU #farmers
#Farms
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-needs-corn-ukraine-has-it-american-farmers-may-get-the-business/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/678110/ Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case #AnimalHealth #bluetongue #Éire #Farmers #Health #IE #IFA #Ireland #KatieMcGovern #News #virus #wexford

https://www.europesays.com/videos/89928/ ’I’m in survival mode’: Farmers turn to new crops for earnings in the face of repeated droughts #Agriculture #ClimateChange #Drought #Euronews #ExtremeWeather #Farmers #grain

https://www.europesays.com/ie/677533/ Farmers urged to remain vigilant following confirmed bluetongue case #AnimalHealth #bluetongue #Éire #Farmers #Health #IE #IFA #Ireland #KatieMcGovern #News #virus #wexford

Wyoming ranchers struggling amid drought, higher costs and new pressures from beef imports

Wyoming ranchers already contending with drought, rising costs and scarce land have faced uncertainty following President Trump’s 90-day…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #farmers #UnitedStates #Us #USA
https://www.newsbeep.com/722724/

https://www.europesays.com/videos/89317/ Farmers know ‘cash is limited’, European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen says #Agriculture #Euronews #Farmers #fertilizer

Soil degradation - the stuff of life that is called 'dirt'
"Soil is a vital resource for life on Earth."

* The Ig Nobel Prizes: "Franz Bender, Marcel van der Heijden, Atlant Bieri, and Pia Viviani, for burying 1,000 identical pairs of underpants in more than 25 countries and then digging them up after two months."
"The results: Land use was the most important factor. Underpants decomposed the fastest in private gardens, where soil analysis also revealed the highest levels of organic matter. Lawns showed the least activity of soil organisms, with agricultural fields and meadows ranging in the middle. Temperature and moisture levels also affected organism activity, particularly if conditions were too cold or too dry, as did soil nutrient levels. Overall, the authors found that their “underpants index” provided equally meaningful information about soil conditions as the TBI, including chemical and physical properties, elevation, and moisture." >>
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/meet-the-2026-ig-nobel-prize-winners/

* "Soil is a vital resource for plant growth. It hosts a major part of global species diversity and is key for ecosystem functioning and it forms the basis of human civilization. Yet soils are rapidly degrading, threatening food production, biodiversity, and Earth system functioning. This threat is largely unrecognized in broader society, hindering effective steps towards soil protection."

"Soil is a vital resource for life on Earth. Although many soils are degraded, societal awareness of soil-related issues is limited."

"Farmers, responsible for the management of vast areas of land, often receive little education in basic soil principles. The lack of relationship between the public and soil leads to wasteful treatment of global soil resources. Increased awareness and targeted action towards the protection of soils are urgently needed." >>
https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ppp3.70259
#biodiversity #degradation #soil #life #dirt #lawns #SoilHealth #farmers #ImperviousSurfaces
Image: Lawn and impervious surfaces NSW

City investors buy shares in oysters, cows and bumper crops
By Kath Sullivan and Mia Ginnivan

An Australian investment platform is helping farmers raise capital by connecting them with everyday investors who can buy shares in crops and livestock while sharing the risks and rewards of farming.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/city-investors-buy-shares-in-crops-livestock-australian-farming/106917066

#Farmers #BusinessServices #PersonalInvesting #KathSullivan #MiaGinnivan

Monterey County farmers battle pests, rising costs and changing wine demand in crop report https://www.diningandcooking.com/2717639/monterey-county-farmers-battle-pests-rising-costs-and-changing-wine-demand-in-crop-report/ ##fields #2025CropReport #Challenges #ConsecutiveYear #cost #CropReport #Demand #drop #farmers #grower #growers #HeadLettuce #hurdles #MontereyCounty #NewChemistry #NormGroot #OverallProductionValue #people #pest #pests #point #ProductionValue #RisingCosts #Strawberry #supply #ValleyFarmManagement #Wine #WineDemand #WineGrapeGrowers

@cbcottawa_mirror I feel very sorry for the losses that #farmers in #ontario have faced during the cold season.
However,when as we always have transitions in #seasons this is a blessing ,hopefully that the current #spring season will help you recover what you lost.
In Uganda,we do not experience seasons like yours!
That is why we should grow what is enough to #endhunger everywhere.
I am committed at training young people in schools and communities to make a difference.
#socialimpact #plants

Hello #Farmers ,it is a next chance today to train and teach young people the purpose of #foodproduction to #endhunger in our communities.
We have to increase awareness about #agriculture and #nature conservation to everyone to make our #planet a better place for #everyone to live.
#ClimateAction
#Photography #hunger #regenerativeagriculture #mastodon #zerohunger #plants #farming #socialimpact

N.S. farmers hope snowy winter will mitigate effects of drought

https://misryoum.com/us/canada-news/n-s-farmers-hope-snowy-winter-will-mitigate/

US News Hub MISRYOUMEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Farmers in Nova Scotia are hoping the snowfall this...

#farmers #hope #snowy #winter #will #mitigate #effects #drought #US_News_Hub #misryoum_com

#SolarPunkSundayMusings...

So, in contemplating my own vision of a #SolarPunk community, there are some *jobs* that imho are crucial to running any type of close-knit community /society...

1. People trained in #FirstAid / #MedicalArts -- for both humans and non-humans
2. #Plumbers
3. #Carpenters
4. #Masons
5. #Blacksmiths / #Metalworkers
6. #Architects / #Planners
7. #Foresters / #Foragers
8. #Gardeners / #Farmers / #FoodProducers
9. #Menders / #Cobblers / #Clothiers / #Seamsters / #Tailors
10. #Chemists / #Alchemists
11. #Herbalists / #Compounders
12. #CitizenScientists / #Observers
13. #Potters / #Ceramics experts
14. #Computer / #Technology fixers (especially #electrical and #solar)
15. #Mothers / #Caregivers
16. #Teachers / #Librarians
17. #Cooks
18. #Cleaners
19. #Weavers / #Spinners / #FiberArtists

Other suggestions?

#SolarPunkSunday

#Agroecology as the path to #ClimateResilient and just food systems

By Dr Susan Chomba, Director Food, Land and Water at World Resources Institute Africa

Monday, July 28, 2025 — updated on August 02, 2025

"The 2nd National Agroecology Symposium, held in Nairobi from July 10–11, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in #Kenya’s food systems transformation.

"The event brought together farmers, researchers, civil society, private sector actors, media, and policymakers with one clear message: Agroecology must move from the margins to the centre of national agricultural strategy. It is not just an alternative; it is the most viable path forward to achieve our intertwined goals for #people, #nature, and #climate—without compromising one for the other.
Agroecology offers a coherent framework for #RegeneratingSoils, producing safe and nutritious food, and building #ClimateResilient and #equitable #FoodSystems.

"As #ClimateChange intensifies, this approach provides Kenya and other #AfricanNations a powerful opportunity to lead a just transition—rooted in #LocalKnowledge, backed by #science, and responsive to the realities of #smallholder #farmers.

A crossroads for Kenya’s food systems

"Kenya’s food systems are at a crossroads. The dominant model—based on chemical-intensive agriculture and ultra-processed foods—is driving soil degradation, poor nutrition, increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases, and the pollution of our rivers and lakes. This model also contributes significantly to #biodiversity loss and #GreenhouseGasEmissions.

"Alternatively, a more resilient and #sustainable path is within reach—one that aligns human health with ecological integrity. But this transition cannot be left to smallholder farmers alone. It requires coordinated leadership from governments—particularly ministries of agriculture, health, environment, and finance—as well as development partners, scientists, and the private sector.

"Farmers should not be expected to feed a growing population and withstand escalating #ClimateShocks while being under-supported or misdirected by ineffective policies and subsidies. Without the right investments and incentives, we risk deepening the crisis.

What agroecology is—and isn’t

"Agroecology is too often misunderstood as a nostalgic return to low-productivity farming. In reality, it is a sophisticated, evidence-informed, and farmer-driven approach to transforming food systems in ways that are locally appropriate and ecologically sound. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but a dynamic practice that integrates scientific research with #TraditionalKnowledge.

"The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) outlines 10 elements of agroecology, while the High-Level Panel of Experts (HLPE) has identified 13 principles. These include #RecyclingNutrients, enhancing biodiversity, strengthening synergies, and co-creating knowledge."

Source [paywall]:
https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/agroecology-as-the-path-to-climate-resilient-and-just-food-systems-5140556

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/QxY8u

#SolarPunkSunday #AgroEcology #FoodSecurity #Africa #ClimageChangeResiliency #SharingKnowledge

#Ukrainian #farmers are often vilified as #oligarchic agri-barons who pose a threat to the #EU. The real picture is far more complex.

#russia #war

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-farm-giants-kyiv-volodymyr-zelenskyy/

A tale of two #agendas: Trump’s #contradictory approach toward small #farmers

https://www.cspi.org/cspi-news/tale-two-agendas-trumps-contradictory-approach-toward-small-farmers

#SmallFarmers Are Struggling With #Trumpian Chaos—and Bracing for More

https://newrepublic.com/article/195925/small-farmers-trump-budget-cuts
#farming #farmers #agriculture

More farm animals photos from my friend's family farm in Mill Bay. They have some rescue farm animals at the farm.

https://www.haywardfarms.net/

#HaywardFarms #Cowichan #FamilyFarm #SmallFarmers #farm #SupportLocalFarmers #BCFarms #VanIsleFarms #MillBay #Farmers #goats #horse #pigs #FarmAnimals #Livestock #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #FarmSanctuary #FarmLife #VancouverIsland

If you're in the #CowichanValley area, near Mill Bay or planning to visit South #VancouverIsland - please consider visiting my farm friends. They have a year round, fully stocked #FarmStore. Please see their website for more information:
https://www.haywardfarms.net/

#HaywardFarms #Cowichan #MillBay #FamilyFarm #SmallFarmers #SupportLocalFarmers #BCFarms #VanIsleFarms #FoodGrowers #MillBay #Farmers #goats #sheep #FarmAnimals #Livestock #garlic #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #BuyFarmerDirect #ShopLocal

"Countries must put food systems and agriculture at the heart of their climate ambitions, addressing both global emissions and protecting the lives and livelihoods of farmers living on the front line of climate change."

COP28 Declaration Seen as Good News for World's Small Farmers

https://www.voanews.com/amp/cop28-declaration-seen-as-good-news-for-world-s-small-farmers/7387170.html via VOA
Photo: Internat'l Labor Organization
#Cop28 #Climate #ClimateChange #UN #UnitedNations #Farming #Farmers #SmallFarmers