The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-23
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
2024-10-23
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
2024-10-23
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
2024-10-23
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
2024-10-23
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
2024-10-23
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
2024-10-23
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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2024-10-23
USDA updates aid urban agricultural growth
The USDA's recent adjustments to acreage reporting aid urban and innovative agricultural producers, simplifying their participation in federal programs. Read more
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2024-10-23
Canadian Grain Commission Pays 75% on Unpaid Grain Claims
The Canadian Grain Commission has compensated eligible producers for unpaid grain deliveries to Global Food and Ingredients Inc. through its Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. Read more
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2024-10-23
Agri-Food Innovation Expo 2024 - Keynote Speakers Announced
The Agri-Food Innovation Expo 2024 in Lethbridge will feature keynote speakers like Christine Gould and focus on supporting Alberta’s agri-food businesses through innovation and economic growth. Read more
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2024-10-23
Manitoba signs onto National School Food Program
Schools have the autonomy to purchase their own food Read more
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2024-10-23
NCBA fights back on meat replacement plan
NCBA voices strong opposition against the proposed dietary shift from beef to plant-based proteins like beans and lentils. Read more
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