The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-24
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
2024-10-24
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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2024-10-24
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
2024-10-24
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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2024-10-24
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
2024-10-24
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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2024-10-24
Forage Focus 2024 takes place on December 6
This year’s event is being held in conjunction with the Canadian Forage & Grassland Association annual conference. Read more
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2024-10-24
$1.5 Billion boost for USDA climate projects
The USDA commits $1.5 billion to partnership projects focusing on conservation and climate-smart agricultural practices. Read more
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2024-10-24
Jocelyn's journey - farming, leadership, and growth
Learn how Jocelyn Anderson advocates for sustainable farming through her roles in the Farm Bureau. Read more
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2024-10-24
Get paid for regenerative farming with eco-harvest
Eco-Harvest, by ESMC, rewards farmers for adopting regenerative agriculture, enhancing soil carbon, reducing greenhouse gases, and improving water quality, with outcomes sold to corporate buyers. Read more
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2024-10-24
Next decade in Agri - USDA's 2034 projections
Discover what the next decade holds for U.S. agriculture with early insights from the 2024 USDA projections. Read more
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2024-10-24
Alberta NDP asks Minister MacAulay to support canola farmers
A financial assistance program mirroring the one in CUSMA should be considered, the party’s ag critic says Read more
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