The Pond Challenge

The massive heatwave that has claimed thousands of lives across Europe poses another serious challenge – devastated ecosystems and active risk of desertification. Looks like the Bonn Challenge saw this coming. What is the Bonn Challenge? This was launched by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Germany in 2011 with the aim […]
Harvesting future careers

As climate change and technological advancements reshape the sector, agriculture has emerged as a field that combines science, technology, business and sustainability. Agricultural education in 2026 is more diverse, technology-driven, and interdisciplinary than ever before. A major attraction of agricultural education today is the wide range of specialisation opportunities available after graduation. Students can pursue […]
Ground coffee mugs – Brewing a new dawn in recycling in India

‘Green Fellas’ by Farmfrnd is a series of impressive, everyday initiatives having a sustainable impact on the environment.
Sastry of CCD with a recycled coffee mug.
India – US Trade Deal: What it Means for Smallholder Farmers – And Why Local Digital Marketplaces Like Farmfrnd Matter

Picture the life of someone who runs a small farm, a dairy farm, a small beekeeping operation, or a tiny fish farm.