High-tech detection determines pineapple harvest needs
Drones are being used worldwide to monitor crop growth, disease and weeds, and to apply fertilizer and crop protection products.
UH Hilo alumnus, now employee thrives in agriculture
Caring mentors, philanthropist made Jake Rodrique¡¯s career in agriculture possible.
‘Niu’ initiative promotes food sustainability, Hawaiian cultural practices
Coconut seedlings help cultivate UH West Oʻahu¡¯s Uluniu Project.
$2M gift to develop local farmers, food supply
The gift supports GoFarm Â鶹´«Ã½, one of the largest and most successful beginning farmer development programs in the nation.
Agritourism strategy can create sustainable Hawai¡®i economy
UH Hilo professor Angela Faʻanunu believes this approach will create more resilient and economically stable Pacific communities.
$600K to develop local farmers, food supply
GoFarm Â鶹´«Ã½ has been addressing the issue of food security long before the COVID-19 health crisis.
Help for Kaua¡®i farmers through CTAHR collaboration
The Kauaʻi CTAHR Cooperative Extension collaborated with local nonprofits to develop the CARES Act funded “Safe & Stable Kauaʻi Farms Initiative.”
Mac nut pest study helps farmers manage crop loss
The study provides growers with a tool on when to apply pesticides to protect crops from the macadamia felted coccid.
Buy local, revive ancient Hawaiian farming
Noa Kekuewa Lincoln will share equitable food systems strategies at a UH-sponsored virtual conference on economic recovery as a result of the pandemic.
Holy guacamole! UH researchers to help national avocado production
Miaoying Tian and Sharon Motomura-Wages will characterize pathogen populations and identify disease-resistant germplasm from Â鶹´«Ã½ collections.