The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-01-24
Farmers' protests reach Brussels as discontent with green policy grows
Farmers held demonstrations outside the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday as protests against environmental legislation and other grievances spread across the continent. Read more
2024-01-23
Woman killed and 2 injured in crash at French farmers' protest
Anger at wage stagnation, regulation and other problems is bubbling to the surface at protests across France. Read more
2024-01-22
The impact of marriage timing on women's agency: Evidence from rural Bangladesh
Delay has a range of positive impacts. Read more
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2024-01-17
Impacts of Red Sea shipping disruptions on global food security
Potential fallout from Houthi attacks. Read more
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2024-01-16
Grappling with compounding crises in domestic fertilizer markets in Africa: The case of Ethiopia
Local effects of global shocks persist. Read more
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2024-01-12
Truckers block roads for a third day across Romania over high prices
Truckers and farmers block roads for a third day across Romania over high prices of insurance, fuel, and fertilizers. Read more
2024-01-08
German farmers' protest brings Berlin to a standstill
The protest caps off a week-long demonstration against a plan to cut farmers' fuel subsidies. Read more
2024-01-08
Can a light-touch graduation model address persistent poverty? Evidence from Ethiopia
Impacts of a large-scale approach. Read more
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2024-01-07
Polish farmers struck a deal with government
Polish farmers halt their blockade at the Ukrainian border following successful negotiations with the government, said local media on Saturday. Read more
2024-01-05
Protesting farmers stop Germany's vice chancellor leaving ferry
An increasingly unpopular coalition government is facing demonstrations over plans to cut agricultural subsidies. Read more
2024-01-04
Gender bias in bargaining: Lessons from haggling over the price of seed in rural Uganda
An experiment shows women face disadvantages. Read more
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2023-12-26
Inspirational filmmaking to raise women’s voice and agency in the construction of assets for climate resilience in India
Compelling personal stories as a learning and motivational tool. Read more
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