The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-29
Feeling the heat: the cost of Italy's worst drought in decades
A lack of rain linked to climate change has led to Italy's worst drought in 70 years. Euronews' Julian Gomez visited three of north Italy's most badly affected regions to see for himself both the... Read more
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2022-07-29
Why is this Basque farmer fighting to revive this colourful corn?
In the 1950s, the introduction of hybrid corn varieties made the traditional Basque corn virtually extinct. Now a group of farmers are reviving it. Read more
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2022-07-28
Earth Overshoot Day 2022: Humanity has already used its resources for the year
We are just halfway through the year, and humanity has already used up all the resources the Earth can sustainably produce. From now on, we are borrowing from the future. Read more
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2022-07-28
Dutch farmers worried by 'unrealistic' emissions reduction target
Anger is building at the government plans to slash nitrogen and ammonia emissions by 2030, with fears farmers will be unable to cope. Read more
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2022-07-27
Kenya election 2022: A guide to the presidential candidates
Four candidates are vying to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta in Kenya's 2022 election. A guide to who they are and what they promise voters. Read more
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2022-07-25
Colombia's new left-leaning president has big economic plans
President-elect Gustavo Petro will take up his office on August 7. He is trying to bring together a coalition of politicians to make sure he can get through his economic, tax and land reforms. Read more
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2022-07-23
Greenhouse farming improves food security in Cameroon
Climate change and conflicts around the world, especially in Ukraine, are threatening food security. DW's Blaise Eyong met up with a businessman and farmer aiming to promote smart agriculture in the... Read more
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2022-07-22
Wheat alternatives to combat the food crisis
As war in Ukraine strangles global wheat supplies and extreme weather hits harvests, hardy and climate-resilient wild and ancient grains could bring greater food security. Read more
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2022-07-22
Wheat alternatives to combat the food crisis
As war in Ukraine strangles global wheat supplies and extreme weather hits harvests, hardy and climate-resilient wild and ancient grains could bring greater food security. Read more
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2022-07-18
African Union urges farmers to boost food production
The African Union has called on farmers in Africa to boost agricultural production amid a worsening drought in the Horn of Africa, rising food insecurity and supply chain disruptions. Read more
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2022-07-18
Can we grow crops that aren't affected by the changing climate?
Will it be possible to feed the planet in a warmer world? The production of key crops like cereals can be hit hard by heatwaves and droughts. Climate Now meets the scientists attempting to uncover and... Read more
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2022-07-17
German Agriculture Minister Cem Ozdemir says the current coalition inherited a "catastrophic" energy policy from Angela Merkel's government. Berlin is worried that Russian gas supplies may be cut... Read more