International Farming Practices

Did you know Costa Rica has upped its forest cover to 52%? This surge comes from regenerating seven times more trees than it cuts. It shows the country’s focus on

Did you know only 22% of South Korea is the right land for farming? The rest is mountains and cities. Despite this, South Korea is putting KRW 6.2 billion (US$4.7

By 2050, it’s estimated the world’s population will hit 9.7 billion. Meeting the food demand will be crucial. Fish farming in Norway shows how advanced technology can tackle various challenges

Did you know that traditional animal agriculture in Canada is a big source of greenhouse gas? It’s nearly 15% of the country’s emissions, as much as all transportation. This shows

Since after World War II, agriturismo in Italy has really taken off. It has turned working farms into welcoming havens for visitors. This growth shows how important Italian agritourism is

In February 2024, Ukraine set a new record during wartime. It shipped 5.2 million metric tons of grains and other farm products from Greater Odesa ports through the new Ukrainian

Did you know Ethiopia is home to a vast number of honey bees? It has 6 million managed colonies and about 10 million wild ones. This makes Ethiopia not only

Did you know Ghana ranks second in the world for cocoa production? It supplies about 25% of the world’s cocoa. But, meeting this demand comes at a high cost to

In Sweden, just over 20 percent of the land is organic. But the government wants to reach 30 percent by 2030. This goal shows a big move towards farming in

Did you know that Egypt needs more water than the Nile provides since the 1970s? The shift from having extra water to needing more highlights a big problem. This is

Spanish farming cooperatives like Cosanse and Anecoop bring together thousands of farmers. They are a big part of Spain’s agriculture. For instance, Cosanse is run by 800 farmers who jointly

Did you know the Northeast leads in urban farms in the USA? It has 101 farms, making up 32.2% of the total. This shows how important urban farming is becoming,

Did you know, livestock production is responsible for about 12% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions? This puts Argentina in the spotlight because it’s among the top beef-producing countries. As

Before 1959, over 70% of sugar production in Cuba was controlled by US companies. They also held significant parts of the telephone, electric, and public railway services. Yet, since 1989,

In a family farm in France, they are farming differently. This farm, covering 170 hectares, is focused on keeping the soil healthy. They have stopped tilling the land and plant

The Netherlands is the world’s second-biggest exporter of farm products, despite being small. The Dutch greenhouse industry is key to this success, helping to export €94.5 billion in farm foods

Did you know Priscilla Mwihaki, a small farmer, saw her corn harvest drop drastically? She went from harvesting 90 kilograms per acre to only 10 kilograms. This decline is a

Did you know India uses much less pesticide compared to Japan? It’s around 500 grams per hectare, while Japan uses 12 kilograms. But even with less use, India struggles to

NatWest and WWF are working together to give British agriculture a big boost. Their £6.7 billion commitment is huge news. It means the farming sector is moving towards practices that

Did you know a single backyard in Sydney, Australia, can give you 50 pumpkins? This comes from using permaculture principles. It shows how sustainable farming and eco-friendly ways can change

Did you know, Germany leads the world with 42% of international biodynamic farming space? By 2022, biodynamic methods covered 255,051 hectares worldwide. Reinventing agriculture, this movement focuses on using ecological

Did you know that by 2050, the world’s population is set to reach 9.7 billion? This sharp increase will mainly happen in countries like China, India, and across Africa. There’s

Vietnam stands as the second-biggest rice exporter worldwide, just behind Thailand. In 2008, the Mekong Delta alone churned out an incredible 20 million tons of rice. This accounted for about

Did you know no-till farming raised wheat yields in western Canada by 7%? It also boosted canola by 10% and legumes by 9%. This big change is helping Canadian farms

Aquaponics is a water-saving way to grow food, using less water than standard farming practices. It is gaining popularity in Australia. This is especially true as the country faces drought

Agroforestry farmers in São Paulo state have more birds and moist soil than others. This shows the great impact of agroforestry in Brazil. Agroforestry mixes native plants, crops, and sometimes

In 2020, Denmark’s organic food market was at 13% of the total retail. This shows a big shift towards organic farming. Denmark leads in sustainable and organic farming principles. One

In 2019, Singapore aimed to grow 30% of its food by 2030. This was a big jump from the 10% it grew before. The city’s plan to use vertical farming

Did you know Japan has set a big goal for organic farming? Right now, only 0.6% of its farmlands are organic. The country aims to have 25% under organic farming