Farmland
Coverage of Farmland in the Nexus archive.
- In Ohio, solar is no big threat to farmland
Solar arrays cover less than one-seventh of 1% of Ohio’s prime farmland, according to a recently released map. Renewable energy opponents frequently attempt to block or limit utility-scale solar installations in agricultural areas despite the minimal land use.
- Cosan Sells $345m of Farmland to Chip Away at Its Big Debt
Cosan sold 1.85 billion reais (approximately $345 million) worth of Brazilian farmland to reduce its significant debt. The sale is part of efforts to address financial challenges at Rubens Ometto's group.
- Former Minister accused of trying to forcibly take over farmland
Indian Cane Power Ltd., owned by S.S. Mallikarjun, is accused of forcibly taking over farmland in Vijayapura to set up sugar factories, according to farmers.
- Texas agency to set rules for using treated fracking wastewater on farmland
Texas's environmental regulator will hold a public hearing on June 15 to discuss proposed rules for reusing treated fracking wastewater on farmland. The rules aim to address how toxic wastewater can be reused in agricultural settings.
- Hunger increasingly used as weapon of war as ‘food-related violence’ surges, analysis shows
Hunger is increasingly being weaponized in conflicts, with over 20,000 documented incidents of 'food-related violence' since 2018. Attacks include strikes on markets, farmland, and food distribution systems, with 1,261 attacks on markets and 863 incidents targeting food aid workers and infrastructure.
- Young tropical forests help to reverse biodiversity losses
Young tropical forests regrowing on farmland can recover significant biodiversity and species richness within 30 years, offering hope for reversing biodiversity losses. This finding highlights the potential of natural regeneration in conservation efforts, suggesting that ecological recovery is achievable even in degraded landscapes.