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Did you know that over 24% of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget went to rural development from 2014 to 2020? That’s about 99.59 billion € spent to promote green
In 2050, our world’s population might reach 9.7 billion. This makes the need for sustainable farming crucial. The drive for eco-friendly agriculture solutions is more important than ever. Such solutions
Did you know the EQIP helps farmers with both money and technical support? It helps them deal with important natural resource issues. This shows how helping farmers change to eco-friendly
A commercial farm needs to cover at least five acres and make over $2,500 yearly from agriculture. This shows how key commercial farms are and why following water laws matters.
Did you know that agriculture uses the most freshwater globally? It uses a massive 70% of the supply. Nowadays, with sustainability a top priority, farming has changed a lot. Now,
Did you know that 84 Agricultural Regulatory Inspection Officers have been hired in England? They will be doing more farm inspections. So, farmers must get ready for these checks. It’s
Did you know the agricultural sector worldwide creates 1.6 billion tons of waste each year? This huge amount highlights a big issue in modern farming. How to handle and get
Did you know small farmers, earning less than $5,000 from organic sales, are not required to be certified? The organic farming industry has grown a lot since its start in
Did you know farming helps keep our air clean? It’s true! There’s nearly three times more carbon in the ground than in our air. This shows why keeping track of
Did you know the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service looks after 570 refuges across America? These are part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, aiming to protect native plants and
Have you heard that extreme weather in the last fifty years cost over $4.3 trillion and led to more than two million deaths? This comes from the World Meteorological Organization
Did you know scientists believe there are at least 8.7 million different types of life on Earth? But, in the last 150 years, farming has drastically reduced the tallgrass prairies
Did you know about half of the European Union is farmland? This links agriculture with the health of the earth. Good soil is key for farming success and to keep
California stands out in the US for its vast agricultural production. It includes over 400 different items and makes about half of the nation’s fruits, nuts, and vegetables. This large
The Clean Air Act, a key law since 1955, got a big update in 1970. It controls air pollution in the US. This law watches six pollutants, affecting many areas,
Did you know the UK plans to match EU funding up to 2020 post-Brexit? This shows big changes are happening in UK farming’s green policies. The UK will soon set
More than 30 states, like Georgia, Kentucky, and Texas, now have tough rules on how close pesticides can be sprayed near schools. There are over 4,028 elementary schools only 200
By 2028, the aim is for over 70% of farmers and land managers to care for the land while growing food. This big number shows a big change in farming
Did you know the EU wants to cut greenhouse gases by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels? This big goal shows how the latest rules will impact Irish farmers.
Global average surface air temperatures have risen by about 1.8°F over the last 115 years. This sharp increase highlights the pressing need for farmers to adjust to climate change rules.
Did you know the UK has a ‘just in time’ food system with groceries for only 5 to 10 days? This fact shows how vulnerable our farming is post-Brexit. For
Did you know in 2019, the U.K. made up 15% of the EU’s people and 17.6% of its money? This shows how Brexit affects both Europe and the U.S. due
Did you know, last year, just 1% of UK seasonal farmworkers were British? The rest, a huge 99%, came from Eastern Europe. This fact shows one major problem for UK
Did you know the interest rate for Farm Ownership – Down Payment loans is now as low as 1.500%? This is great news for farmers. It means they can get
Did you know that over 26,000 farmers seek a Direct Loan from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) every year? The FSA helps around 85,000 borrowers with Direct Loans. This shows
Since Brexit, there’s been more red tape in trading between the UK and the EU. This means moving goods has gotten a lot harder for farmers. It has seriously disrupted
Did you know that the UK’s plan to help its farmers is going down, even after considering inflation? This big change is part of the many new things happening in
Did you know, the global agrifood system creates a third of all emissions? We aim to feed 9.7 billion people by 2050. Yet, the way we farm needs to change
Did you know that over 90% of the world’s food comes from the soil? The effect of policies on farming and country life is huge. These impacts range from new
Did you know the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has helped American farmers since 1862? It’s a key supporter of American farming. The USDA provides many funding opportunities for