The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-28
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
2024-10-28
War in Ukraine: Landmines to hurt food exports for years
Mines and explosives have become one of the biggest challenges for Ukrainian farmers. With huge swathes of fertile land being heavily contaminated, what does this mean for the world's dinner plates? Read more
business ukraine
2024-10-28
Malawi: Building water pumps from electronic waste
Irrigation systems are costly ventures for many in Africa. But in Malawi, one young man is using electronic waste to create cost-effective water pumps for farmers. Zack Caleb Mwale shows how he builds... Read more
nature and environment africa
2024-10-28
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
2024-10-28
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
2024-10-28
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
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2024-10-28
Cdn. farmers can win a chance to brew their own beer
Producers can enter the FieldBrew contest until November 15 Read more
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2024-10-28
Ontario Agri-Food Biosecurity gets a boost
Canada and Ontario are investing $7.5 million in 365 projects under the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative to strengthen biosecurity in Ontario’s agri-food sector, preventing disease spread. Read more
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2024-10-28
North Carolina farmers find relief with USDA support
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visits North Carolina to announce USDA resources to help farmers and communities recover from Hurricane Helene's devastation. Read more
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2024-10-28
Setting the record straight on Bill C-282 and what it means for Canada
Five Canadian associations provide an op-ed article describing the need to protect small farm businesses. Read more
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2024-10-28
$3 Billion for clean energy - A win for rural America
USDA announces a $3 billion investment for rural cooperatives, aiming to reduce energy costs and enhance job opportunities while promoting clean energy solutions. Read more
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2024-10-28
Does sustainable aviation fuel opens doors for US farmers?
Sustainable aviation fuel could transform the US agricultural landscape but relies on effective policies and market support to drive biofuel production growth. Read more
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