The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-21
Serbian farmers battle mining giant Rio Tinto over lithium
Serbian farmers in the Jadar River valley worry a planned lithium mine could ruin their livelihoods. But the government and mining giant Rio Tinto both defend the project that is supported by the EU. Read more
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2024-10-21
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
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2024-10-21
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
2024-10-21
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
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2024-10-21
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
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2024-10-21
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
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2024-10-21
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
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2024-10-21
2022's Riskiest states for countryside driving
2022 report unveils the deadliest states for driving on rural roads based on crash data. Read more
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2024-10-21
Steffes Group bringing auction services to Canada
The organization acquired Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers in Tisdale, Sask. Read more
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2024-10-21
USDA's $46 million boost for nutritional security
The USDA invests $46 million to improve food security and support healthy eating in communities needing it most. Read more
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2024-10-21
Canada Settles Farming Claims with Nine First Nations
Historic Agreements Enhance First Nations Agricultural Support Read more
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2024-10-21
Innovative technology boosts crop growth and health
A new technology separates plant growth from disease resistance, enhancing both. Read more
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