The latest news from the agricultural sector
2017-07-27
Case IH combine takes top spot at BigIron auction
Bidders cast more than 200 bids before the item sold Read more
2017-07-25
Case IH tractor sells for top dollar at Ritchie Bros. auction
Auction took place on July 24 Read more
2017-07-20
John Deere tractor sells for top dollar at BigIron auction
Auction was held on July 19 Read more
2017-07-18
New Holland tractor takes top spot in Ritchie Bros. auction
Auction was held on July 12 Read more
2012-11-26
Bad deals for poor people?
During the past 10 years governments, agricultural firms, and investors have been quietly buying or leasing land in other countries for agricultural use. Read more
agriculture production poverty
2012-11-26
Bad deals for poor people?
During the past 10 years governments, agricultural firms, and investors have been quietly buying or leasing land in other countries for agricultural use. Read more
agriculture production poverty
2010-07-20
Credit Where Credit is Due
Most of the world's rural households lack the reliable and affordable finance they need to make a living. Smallholder farmers tend to live in remote areas, where retail banking is limited and... Read more
poverty
2010-07-20
Credit Where Credit is Due
Most of the world's rural households lack the reliable and affordable finance they need to make a living. Smallholder farmers tend to live in remote areas, where retail banking is limited and... Read more
poverty
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Agriculture is a biodiversity killer — what can we do?
The system that feeds the world is the largest killer of biodiversity. It does this by destroying ecosystems, overusing fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and creating vast monocultures. Read more
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India: Turmeric cultivation takes women back to their roots
A schoolteacher in northeastern India is single-handedly reviving turmeric farming as an alternative to dangerous work in illegal coal mines. She trains women to grow a high-quality variety using... Read more
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