In this episode of the FAO Brief, FAO and the United Nations Satellite Centre report the collapse of the Gaza’s agricultural capacities; FAO calls for urgent action on water scarcity at the Baghdad International Water Conference; and FAO and the Archaeological Park of Pompeii launch an educational journey linking ancient practices to sustainability goals. 

Producer: Flora Trouilloud, Ruki Inoshita, Heriberto Araujo 
Presenter: Ruki Inoshita 
Sound: Eric Deleu 
Editorial supervision: Ho Tszmei 
© FAO/Ismael Adnan

FAO Brief – 9 June 2025

En este episodio de La FAO en Minutos, el Centro de Satélites de las Naciones Unidas y la FAO alertan sobre el colapso de la agricultura en Gaza; la FAO pide medidas urgentes contra la escasez de agua en la Conferencia Internacional del Agua de Bagdad; y la FAO y el Parque Arqueológico de Pompeya lanzan un itinerario educativo que vincula sostenibilidad y seguridad alimentaria.   

Productores: Flora Trouilloud, Ruki Inoshita, Heriberto Araujo 
Presentador: Heriberto Araujo 
Sonido: Eric Deleu
Doblaje: ElevenLabs
Supervisión editorial: Ho Tszmei 
© FAO/Ismael Adnan

La FAO en minutos – 9 de junio de 2025

Dans cet épisode, la FAO et le Centre satellitaire des Nations Unies font état de l'effondrement des capacités agricoles de Gaza ; la FAO appelle à une action urgente sur la pénurie d'eau lors de la Conférence internationale sur l'eau de Bagdad ; et la FAO et le Parc archéologique de Pompéi lancent un voyage éducatif reliant les savoirs ancestraux aux objectifs de développement durable.   

Producteurs: Flora Trouilloud, Heriberto Araujo, Ruki Inoshita 
Présentatrice: Flora Trouilloud 
Son: Eric Deleu 
Supervision éditoriale: Ho Tszmei 
© FAO/Ismael Adnan

La FAO en bref – 9 juin 2025

As technology continues to evolve in agriculture, Canadian livestock producers are embracing new ways to connect with their veterinarians—without ever setting foot in the clinic.

Tele-medicine is gaining ground as a practical tool, allowing producers to consult with their vets remotely using phone calls, photos, and video. Dr. Tommy Ware of Veterinary Agri-Health Services near Crossfield, Alberta, the key to making it work starts with trust.

"A lot of it starts with having a good relationship with your veterinary, because we can't just willy-nilly go about just answering phone calls and taking videos," says Ware.

Tele-Medicine Changing the Way Producers Connect With Vets

Alberta is reducing red tape for oilwell drilling service rigs through a new agreement with the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors.

New agreement reduces red tape for energy industry - June 5, 2025

Building a strong relationship between a producer and a veterinarian is important for your herd's health and the economical sustainability of your farm. 

Dr. Tommy Ware from Veterinary Agri-Health Services says that the relationship starts with the first phone call between the producer and the veterinarian.

How to Start A Relationship with Your New Veterinarian

The financial services industry is undergoing deep technological change. API-first architectures are creating new possibilities for integration. Digital platforms are democratizing access to investing. Artificial intelligence is personalizing wealth management. Digital-first brokerages are redefining what's possible. Global investing barriers are falling. Traditional firms are navigating complex digital transformations. And infrastructure companies are scaling to meet growing demands.

To help us understand these critical trends, we're joined by Harry Temkin, Chief Digital Officer at DriveWealth. DriveWealth is at the forefront of embedded investing technology, powering fractional trading and digital investment experiences for partners across the globe. As CDO, Harry leads the company's technology strategy and digital innovation initiatives, bringing decades of experience in financial technology.

“Embedded investing isn't a feature — it’s a platform”: DriveWealth’s Harry Temkin on the future of investing

Fires on farm equipment are a known risk, especially during the busy harvest season, however, a Canadian agtech start-up believes they have developed a solution to help farmers spot problems before they spark.

Chariot Command, co-founded by CEO Andrew John Leaman, uses camera-based technology to monitor the mechanical health of farm equipment, with a sharp focus on combines, where fire risk is often highest.

“At Chariot Command, we use cameras to understand the mechanical health of farm equipment,” Leaman explains. “We are visual people. We are a vision company, so we use cameras to see things, whether they’re cameras that we install or the cameras on a phone. We're taking that information to help farmers understand what's going on with their machinery. We're helping them understand what their machine is thinking and feeling using cameras.”

The company’s hardware mounts directly onto the machine and includes both a high-end regular camera and a thermal imaging unit. Together, they monitor critical hotspots like chopper bearings, the engine bay and gearboxes.

“These are ideally for combines,” says Leaman. “So we’re actually looking for heat, potential fire risk, temperature changes.”

AgTech Start-Up Looks to Snuff Out Farm Equipment Fires

Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen made a special announcement regarding the new Trans-Canada Highway wildlife overpass.
Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=93466257FDA7C-0D7E-ADAC-6287148911AA8CE1

Trans-Canada Highway wildlife overpass completion - June 13, 2025

AgKnow, the Alberta Farm Mental Health network, is looking to the agriculture industry to provide feedback on their latest assessment of the mental health environment for farmers and the ag industry in the province.

Director Linda Hunt says this white paper assesses the needs in the community as well as the ability of the mental health and health care providers to connect with farmers.

"Looking for what are the barriers for people getting help, and how can we build capacity within the Alberta health and mental health system to support farmers and their families and veterinarians," says Hunt.

AgKnow Release its Second White Paper

RRC strives to tell unique stories from the agriculture community that show the true roots of the industry. It will also show off new products and ideas from the ever evolving industry.

AgKnow Release its Second White Paper

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