Address global agricultural challenges with innovative solutions from Countrywide Farmers. Our resources cover issues such as climate change, water scarcity, and food security, providing strategies to overcome these challenges. Learn about sustainable practices, technological advancements, and policy changes that can help mitigate global agricultural problems. Stay informed with our detailed articles on global challenges and solutions to ensure a resilient and sustainable farming future.
Did you know that on Earth, there might be over 8.7 million types of living things? This wide range of life is key to keeping our ecosystems and farms strong.
Did you know one-third of the world’s food is lost or wasted from the farm to our tables? This amounts to a huge 1 billion tonnes! It causes financial losses
Did you know around 40% of food crops are lost each year to pests and diseases? This big number shows how much trouble pests and diseases cause for our food
Did you know, in 2007, agriculture in the U.S. was a major source of greenhouse gases? This was shown by red bars for emissions and green for removal. It shows
Almost 282 million people from 59 countries faced severe hunger in 2023. This marked an increase of 24 million from the year before. Food security is a big issue globally.
Livestock makes up 40% of the world’s agricultural wealth and supports about 1.3 billion people. This shows how important it is in the global food system and for people’s jobs
Did you know that agricultural nonpoint source (NPS) pollution is recognized as a top water quality problem? This comes from the 2000 National Water Quality Inventory. It shows the urgent
Did you know pollinators help create one-third of the food we eat? This shows how vital they are in making our food and keeping the ecosystem balanced. But sadly, their
Did you know soil can erode much faster than it forms in industrial farms? Rates can be 10 to 100 times higher. This fact shows how urgent it is to
Did you know, despite over 30 years of advancements in plant transformation, many crops still find it hard to change? Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a great example. It’s really hard
Did you know about 815 million people worldwide don’t have enough to eat? By 2050, we must make 50% more food to feed nine billion. We need to change how
The Fair Trade Practices Program has four key parts to keep it running smoothly. These parts cover things like how food is labelled and the work of certain businesses. They
Did you know that between rural and urban areas in the United States, a gap in internet use existed up to 2015? This gap is called the digital divide in
Did you know the United Nations predicts nearly ten billion people will live in cities by 2050? This means we need creative urban agriculture solutions fast. Urban agriculture isn’t just
Did you know agriculture uses only 3 percent of the 440 million tons of plastic made each year? Yet, it uses a huge 14 million tons of plastic! 80 percent
Did you know that fertile soil gives plants crucial nutrients? It also supports many organisms, making it hard for the environment to degrade. Organic farming puts a big focus on
Over 35% of the world’s fisheries are overfished, which is a huge problem for our oceans. Fish consumption has gone up faster than the human population. Nearly 60% of our
Did you know smallholder farmers make up most of the world’s poor? They play a big part in producing our food. But, they struggle because they can’t get the credit
By 2050, the world will need 70% more food due to more people. There is also a big issue as almost 10% of us still go hungry. This makes creating
In 2019, U.S. farmers covered 91.7 million acres with corn. This massive corn farming shows why we need efficient logistics in agriculture. To make sure farm products get to consumers
Over 30% of the world’s arable land has been lost to soil degradation in 40 years. This alarming trend highlights the need for sustainable farming. It is crucial for our
Do you know that over 95% of pigs in intensive farms have their tails docked? This is to stop tail biting. It shows the big issues we face in making
In 2018, Bhatta and team discovered new genetic areas for grain yield in drought-stressed wheat. This highlights how scientific progress helps make crops resistant to drought. It’s key for ensuring
Wind and solar power are expected to grow by over a third in 2024. This growth is set to beat coal electric power for the first time. It’s a big
Did you know the average age of a North American farmer is close to 60? Only 9% are under 35 years old. This shortage of young farmers means a lack
Did you know that food production and processing use up a third of the world’s energy? This big number shows us how much we could help the planet by greening
Did you know that nearly 65 percent of all interstate highway miles are built through rural areas? Also, about 70 percent of Federal-aid highway miles cross these regions. These facts
Did you know that 70% of all fresh water withdrawals come from agriculture? This massive number shows we urgently need sustainable water use for global food security. Experts, like Katherine
Did you know agriculture and food contribute over $750 billion to the U.S. GDP every year? This shows how big farming is for the economy. U.S. farms also provide nearly
Did you know, 33% of the world’s soil is already degraded? This alarming fact shows why we need to act fast. Soil impacts farming and food, with key players like