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17,000 Axis Deer Were Killed On Maui This Year, But They Just Keep Coming
A herd recently threatened the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Hawaii is upping its effort to control the population.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Trace Of Bird Flu Detected In Oahu Wastewater
The state Department of Agriculture is encouraging poultry and egg farmers to be vigilant for signs of avian influenza.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Glut? Shortage? Hawaii Farmers Navigate A Tricky Taro Market
Even as part of the islands’ crop goes unharvested, some buyers turn to imports.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaiʻi Farmers Are Battling Climate Change. Here’s How.
We sat down with two experts to talk about the future of agriculture in Hawaiʻi in the era of climate change.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Most Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow
A state program that helped schools meet food safety standards ended during the pandemic and it can be daunting for campuses to tackle the requirements on their own.
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State: Drag-Racing Event On Farmland Violated License-Holder’s Agreement
The Agribusiness Development Corp. took issue with a well-attended event in which vehicles raced down a dirt track.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
As Rhinoceros Beetles Spread, State Board Bolsters Pest Control Powers
The rule changes are intended to target the movement of pest-infested commodities in Hawaii.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
State Thinks Its Multimillion-Dollar Food Hub Is Finally Happening
The Whitmore Village facility will include specialized ag equipment and DOE’s centralized kitchen.
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Is Drag Racing A Good Way To Till Soil? This State Farmland Tenant Says So
After failing to stop a daylong “Mud Drag” event that attracted about 1,000 people last weekend, a state agency ponders its next move.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu’s Dying Palms To Be Replaced With This New Tree — For Now
The city begins felling the first of 80 trees marked for removal on the North Shore.