The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-03
Cities without Hunger: Gardens that Feed and Empower
Explore how Cities without Hunger is transforming empty city lots into vegetable gardens that tackle food insecurity and support local communities. Read more
2024-09-02
Europe's Green Deal: More money needed for carbon transition
For the EU to reach its climate goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2045, the 27-nation bloc will need to invest billions every year. But even that may be insufficient. Read more
business europe
2024-09-01
Greek islands: Fighting water shortages with desalination
Drought has led to water shortages on many Greek islands. Naxos uses desalination plants to ensure that tourists have water. For farmers, however, desalination is not a solution. Many are giving up. Read more
climate greece
2024-08-30
Food Workers Deserve Fair Wages. End Of Story
“There’s really only one future for [the food] industry, and it has to be providing life-sustaining wages.' Read more
2024-08-29
Norway: Home to the world's biggest salmon farm
Salmon is the world’s most popular fish – but overfishing has diminished their numbers in the oceans. Experts in Norway are making an effort to make fish farms more sustainable. But is it possible to... Read more
business norway
2024-08-28
Diverse Crop Rotations Reduce Risk of Crop Loss Under Poor Growing Conditions
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are responding to the increasingly uncertain climate. The warmer and more unpredictable weather has been a... Read more
2024-08-28
Better Food Policy Can Make Healthier Food More Accessible
As Congress tries to develop a new Farm Bill, it's an important time for policymakers to pass better legislation and make it easier to be healthy. Read more
2024-08-27
Global Obesity Rates and the Rise of Fad Diets
The Gaples Institute emphasizes nutrition in medical education to combat obesity and promote healthier dietary practices. Read more
2024-08-26
Formidable Yeasts Stop Bacterial Bullying in Ethanol Plants
Ever on the lookout for new ways to improve the fermentation of corn sugars into ethanol fuel, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have devised an approach for using genetically modified... Read more
2024-08-26
Seeds for Resilience Boosts Genebanks in Sub-Saharan Africa
Discover how Seeds for Resilience is transforming genebanks in Sub-Saharan Africa, helping farmers thrive and preserving vital crop diversity. Read more