Gain insights into farming practices around the world with global farming perspectives from Countrywide Farmers. Our resources explore international techniques and innovations that can be applied to local farming. Learn about successful farming models from different regions and how global challenges are being addressed. Stay informed with our detailed articles on international agricultural trends and practices, and discover new ideas to enhance your farming operations.
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
