The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-19
Belgian farmers struggle as drought and rising costs hit
An unusually dry spring has meant crop yields are so far much lower this year. Read more
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2022-05-18
Cyprus farmers spill milk in protest over halloumi cheese protection
Goat and sheep herders are angry the cheese's protected status isn't being implemented fast enough. Read more
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2022-05-16
Specialty Crop Could Get Bacteria Boost
Quinoa (pronounced "KEEN-wah") is increasingly popular as a high-protein, slightly nutty flavored grain-like seed that can be made into flour for bread and pasta, used in soups and cereal, eaten as... Read more
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2022-05-14
India bans wheat exports amid severe heat wave 14.05.2022
India cited threats to food security and rising prices as reasons behind the policy U-turn. Global buyers had turned to India for wheat supplies after Russia's war on Ukraine disrupted agriculture... Read more
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2022-05-14
Extinction Rebellion activists target Monsanto offices in Buenos Aires
Extinction Rebellion activists protest in front of Monsanto's headquarters in Buenos Aires, against the use of agrochemicals in Argentina's crops. Read more
2022-05-14
The longest river in Italy is drying up: How will locals survive?
The mighty Po River nourishes a vast area of northern Italy, but climate change is causing a devastating drought. Read more
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2022-05-14
Extinction Rebellion activists target Monsanto offices in Buenos Aires
Extinction Rebellion activists protest in front of Monsanto's headquarters in Buenos Aires, against the use of agrochemicals in Argentina's crops. Read more
2022-05-13
Can even more severe food shortages be avoided? 13.05.2022
German agriculture expert Sebastian Hess looks at the impact of the war in Ukraine on global food markets as huge amounts of wheat cannot be transported out of the country. Read more
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2022-05-12
Brussels aims to circumvent Moscow's blockade of Ukrainian ports
It wants to help Kyiv export crucial goods like grain to help soften the blow to the global economy. Read more
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2022-05-10
Diets High in Fiber Associated with Less Antibiotic Resistance in Gut Bacteria
Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts, according to a study published by Agricultural Research... Read more
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2022-05-09
Tender, Tasty Edamame Tough on Pests, Disease
Seven new sources of edamame soybeans are now available for use in breeding commercial varieties that can resist insects and disease, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of... Read more
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2022-05-09
Ready, Steady, Mow! British lawnmower racing season gets underway
The cream of the British lawnmower racing crop assembled in the Surrey village of Lingfield on Sunday for the start of a new season. Read more