The latest news from the agricultural sector
2019-02-07
Why empowering young people is key to ending global hunger and malnutrition
Rose Jade Eugenie Delgado, a Global Youth Leader for Nutrition, on mobilizing a key demographic to bring about change. Read more
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2019-01-28
Unlocking the potential of genomics to accelerate sustainable development
BGI Senior Vice President Ren Wang on how scientific innovations are addressing the threat that zoonotic diseases pose to the rural poor. Read more
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2018-11-20
ColdHubs: Addressing the crucial problem of food loss in Nigeria with solar-powered refrigeration
Startup CEO Nnaemeka C. Ikegwuonu on an affordable way to build cold chains in developing countries. Read more
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2018-09-18
Sharing China’s agricultural experience to help solve Africa’s development challenges
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation China Director Yinuo Li writes on the promise of China-Africa partnerships for the continent's agricultural development. Read more
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2018-08-13
To address the triple burden of malnutrition, focus on food systems and demand
To meet food security goals in today’s world, we must consider the stresses on food systems. Rising demand for food, driven by population growth, dietary change, and the effects of climate change and... Read more
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2018-08-01
Farmers spitting dust as hot spell lingers
Farmers have always received aid, even to help hedge against weather-related risks. But now they are calling for more money because of the European heat wave and that, says Henrik Böhme, is unfair on... Read more
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2018-07-25
EU risks being left behind after GMO ruling
The EU's top court has ruled that gene-edited crops fall under the same tough laws as GMOs. While good news for opponents of such products, it's a setback for genetic research on the continent, says... Read more
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2018-05-24
New Holland tractor sells after 250 bids
A buyer from Kansas purchased the tractor from a seller in Oklahoma Read more
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2018-05-10
Apache AS1220 sprayer sells after 145 bids
The 2015 sprayer has 621 hours showing Read more
2018-05-08
Could a U.S. – China trade war lead to a new wave of land grabs?
A battle over trade could shift global soybean markets, generating a wave of impacts around the world that developing countries should prepare for. Read more
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2018-04-26
Deere combine sells at auction after 211 bids
A buyer from South Dakota placed the winning bid Read more
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2018-03-26
Unleash the power of young Africans: Supporting the farmers of tomorrow
The average age of farmers worldwide is 60+. How to bring young people into African agriculture. Read more