The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-30
Serbia's extreme weather devastates agricultural yields
A rise in extreme weather conditions in Serbia has had a severe impact not only on staple crops such as corn and wheat but also on popular heirloom varieties of pepper. While farmers fight to minimize... Read more
society serbia
2024-10-30
River Nile: Upstream nations challenge Egypt's dominance
Uganda, Ethiopia, and eight other countries oppose Egypt and Sudan's dominance over the Nile River. United under the Nile Basin Agreement, they're challenging colonial-era treaties that have favored... Read more
society africa
2024-10-30
Sri Lanka's Tamil tea pickers struggle for rights
The hill country Tamils in Sri Lanka, workers who have shaped the nation's tea industry for centuries, continue to live on the margins. Despite their invaluable contributions, they face ongoing... Read more
food security sri lanka
2024-10-30
Zambian ecopreneur builds incubators from waste material
Christopher Trapence, a Zambian entrepreneur dedicated to supporting local farmers, designed an egg incubator using recycled materials. He has since trained over 100 farmers to create their own... Read more
technology zambia
2024-10-30
Tanzanian breeder cashes in on valuable all-black chicken
Abdillah Sarumbo, a 23-year-old Dar es Salaam-based agripreneur, has a thriving business selling the world's most expensive chicken breed, Ayam Cemani. Read more
lifestyle tanzania
2024-10-30
Illegal land grab? Chinese wind farms in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ante Ivkovic herded sheep in Bosnia-Herzegovina with his father as a child. Years later, without his consent or knowledge, a wind farm was built on his property by a Chinese company. Read more
globalization bosnia and herzegovina
2024-10-30
Toxic harvest: How pesticides threaten India's farmers
In India's Punjab state, where farms sustain families, pesticides are poisoning local residents. Farmers and their families face chronic health problems and lack of access to medical care. Read more
health india
2024-10-30
NDSU addresses soil erosion after wildfires
Following recent wildfires, North Dakota State University shares vital strategies to prevent soil erosion in affected areas. Read more
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2024-10-30
Canadian Agri-Food Leaders Urge Senate to Reject Bill C-282
Canadian agri-food producers urge Senators to reject Bill C-282, citing risks to trade access, economic stability, and jobs in Canada’s competitive agri-food sector. Read more
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2024-10-30
Honey harvest 2024 - best states for beekeepers
Lawn Love's analysis ranks U.S. states for beekeeping success based on factors like honey production, colony health, and educational support, with California topping the list. Read more
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2024-10-30
Rising cash prices amid low cattle supply
With the U.S. cattle supply at a historical low, stable feed supplies and rising prices are shaking up the market. Read more
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2024-10-30
$265 Million boost for forest conservation
USDA allocates $265 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to conserve ecologically significant U.S. private forestlands. Read more
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