The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-09
Trouble over lack of food to increase, says World Food Program analyst
As the war in Ukraine continues, the rise in prices of food may be impacted by extreme climate or export bans. Read more
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2022-06-08
Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?
Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea. Read more
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2022-06-07
FAO: Helping Ukrainian farmers is 'challenging' 07.06.2022
Ukrainian farmers are facing multiple problems getting their seeds into the ground amid the Russian invasion. DW asked FAO Chief Economist Maximo Torero how the world agricultural organization is... Read more
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2022-06-07
Traditional bullfighting in Pakistan
Traditional bullfighting was held in Rawalpindi, Pakistan with the participation of over 100 farmers. Read more
2022-06-06
Genetically Modified Corn Does Not Damage Non-Target Organisms
The largest, highest quality analysis of data ever conducted reveals that genetically modified Bt corn has little impact on nontarget insects and other organisms, especially compared to growing... Read more
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2022-06-06
'Some of the kids had never seen a cow before'
Pupils are dealing with the "sensory overload" that comes with visiting a farm for the first time. Read more
2022-06-04
"We are facing a great famine” PM of Slovakia said about blocked seaports on the Black Sea
The Prime Minister of Slovakia and Chancellor of Austria discuss what needs to be done to solve several huge challenges concerning the release of grain from Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea. Read more
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2022-06-03
Agricultural show returns after two-year break
The Royal Bath and West Show is back for the first time since before the Covid pandemic. Read more
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2022-06-03
'My life has changed thanks to coffee'
Some of the world's best beans come from an island in DR Congo, where ex-fighters get a second chance. Read more
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2022-06-02
Regenesis: George Monbiot busts damaging farming myths in his new book
Farming is the greatest cause of environmental destruction, but we have the tools to regenerate, writes Monbiot, in his blistering new book. Read more
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2022-06-01
Greek farmers protest rising energy costs
Farmers in central Greece on Sunday blocked a highway with tractors and poured cans of milk on the ground to protest against rising energy costs. Read more
2022-06-01
Qatar’s innovative farms: from vertical solutions to honey production
Farming in a desert climate can be hugely challenging but Qatar has been aiming to revolutionise solutions to growing crops in its dry environment. Qatar 365 reports. Read more
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