The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-26
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
2024-10-26
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
2024-10-26
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
2024-10-26
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
2024-10-26
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
2024-10-26
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
2024-10-26
Impact of U.S. Biofuel Tax Credit on Canadian Oilseeds
Starting in 2025, U.S. tax credit adjustments for biofuel production may impact Canadian biodiesel producers and challenge demand for Canadian canola and soy oil exports. Read more
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2024-10-26
Canada’s Pork Exports Face Labeling Challenges in the U.S.
The USDA upcoming vCOOL rule mandates that only beef and pork from animals entirely born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S. can bear the "Product of USA" label, impacting Canadian exports. Read more
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2024-10-25
Supporting farmer mental health
A farm organization and local police have announced a new partnership Read more
2024-10-25
Initiative aims to double cover crops by 2030
Farmers for Soil Health now accepts enrollments, aiming to increase cover crop acreage and enhance agricultural sustainability. Read more
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2024-10-25
Dietary report sparks concern for pork producers
Recent dietary guidelines recommend plant over animal proteins, sparking backlash from the pork industry. Read more
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2024-10-25
$34M USDA funding to revitalize forestry jobs
New USDA grants aim to grow the forest products sector and support community job creation. Read more
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