The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-11-14
USDA Announces New Resources to Empower Indigenous Food Sovereignty
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new resources and new agreements of the USDA Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative, which promotes traditional food ways,... Read more
2022-11-14
Tribal Food Sovereignty a Focus of NAFDPIR Conference
When you recognize the food on your plate, you recall memories of sharing meals with loved ones. Read more
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2022-11-13
Pakistan: Chili pepper farmers struggle with extreme climate conditions
Extreme heat and drought followed by floods: Climate change is making this sequence of weather in Pakistan increasingly likely. The consequences include crop failures, as seen in the chili capital of... Read more
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2022-11-12
UN: Africa still too reliant on commodities exports
Nearly 60% of African countries remain dependent on exports of commodities despite decadeslong efforts to diversify. A shift to technology and financial services could help them withstand economic... Read more
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2022-11-12
USDA Highlights AIM for Climate Accomplishments, Announces 2023 Plans
At the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) this week, United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack highlighted key accomplishments of the Agriculture Innovation... Read more
2022-11-12
Vilsack Highlights USDA’s Climate Initiatives and Investments at COP27
At the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) this week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack highlighted the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s initiatives and investments in... Read more
2022-11-11
Zambia: Female farmers adapt to climate change
As Africa grapples with the impact of climate change, a UN-funded project is helping women farmers in Zambia to adopt new cultivation methods and remain profitable and productive. Read more
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2022-11-10
Pakistan floods threaten food security
Agricultural land inundated by flooding is set to have long-term humanitarian and economic impacts in Pakistan. Billions of dollars worth of rice, sugar and wheat have already been lost. Read more
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2022-11-10
Finance industry is making ‘zero progress’ on COP26 pledges
On finance day at COP27, Global Witness reveals that one of COP26’s biggest financial commitments is being dangerously undermined. Read more
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2022-11-10
Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend November Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers, and other stakeholders to virtually attend the third public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for... Read more
2022-11-10
USDA Invests $50 Million for Schools & Food Industry to Work Together to Strengthen School Meals
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service today launched a new and innovative initiative for healthier school meals through a $50 million grant opportunity that will support collaboration with the food... Read more
2022-11-10
Thank a Farmer this Harvest Season
As we wrap up the harvest season and slide into the holiday season, let's take a moment to thank farmers for our favorite holiday commodities. We also thank farmers for completing their Census of... Read more
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