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Good news about Farming
Positive stories about Farming, gathered from the newsrooms Rally reads. Every headline links back to the publisher who reported it.
9 stories.
Underwear, turkey eggs: Ontario farmers find ways to help environment
Ontario farmers are using innovative methods, like burying cotton underwear, to test soil health and reduce environmental harm. These changes help the land and boost food production, showing how farming can adapt to support both people and the planet.
The Narwhal
HUMAN-WILDLIFE COMPACT: Truce between lions and farmers claws back hope in Botswana’s Okavango Delta
Farmers and ecologists in Botswana’s Okavango Delta are working together to reduce conflict between lions and livestock. The truce brings hope for both wildlife conservation and safer farming. It’s a rare win for both sides, showing cooperation can protect lives and ecosystems.
Daily Maverick
Where a land ethic blooms
Managed grazing at a Wisconsin farm is restoring the land while raising beef cattle. This approach benefits both the environment and the farmers who rely on it. It’s a win-win for sustainable agriculture and the ecosystem.
Aeon
How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
Farmers in Texas are now growing solar power alongside crops, helping the state become the nation’s top producer of solar-farmed electricity. This shift brings new opportunities to rural communities and supports cleaner energy. It’s a bright change for the oil capital of the US.
BBC News
Wendell Berry’s life on Earth
Wendell Berry lived a life of quiet dedication to farming, writing, and environmental advocacy, inspiring generations with his thoughtful work. His commitment to simplicity—writing by hand and rejecting modern technology—reflected a deep connection to the land and a vision of sustainable living. His legacy reminds us of the enduring power of mindful stewardship.
Grist
500 Chihuahua farmers are benefitting from a 20-year-old Tec student’s prize-winning filtration invention
A 20-year-old engineering student from a farming family in Chihuahua has created an irrigation filter to help drought-stricken farmers use water more efficiently. The invention has earned a national award and is already benefiting 500 local farmers, offering a practical solution to water scarcity.
Mexico News Daily
Why Wendell Berry Didn’t Worry About the Future
Wendell Berry’s approach to life—focusing on what is good today rather than worrying about tomorrow—offers a grounded way to live meaningfully. His perspective as a writer and farmer reminds us that small, intentional actions can create lasting value. This simple idea can help anyone find clarity and purpose in their daily work.
The Atlantic
Brampton farms offer Punjabi families a taste of home
Punjabi farmers in Brampton are sharing their agricultural expertise with Canadian soil, creating a familiar taste of home for families. Their work is drawing attention online and in person, offering a meaningful connection to tradition. This is a heartening example of cultural roots taking hold in new land.
The Narwhal
FARMING FOR LIVELIHOODS : Rirhandzu Marivate, a champion for urban food systems using regenerative farming
Rirhandzu Marivate is reshaping urban food systems through regenerative farming and agroecology, empowering marginalised farmers and informal traders. By fostering a closer relationship with nature, her work creates sustainable livelihoods and strengthens communities. This approach offers a hopeful model for equitable and resilient food production.
Daily Maverick
