The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-10
Farmers in India fear irregular monsoon amid summer heat and drought 10.06.2022
India's monsoon season has been slow to start this year. With intermittent rains and dry spells in some regions, many fear for their crops. Read more
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2022-06-10
Ukraine: German minister explores alternative grain routes with Kyiv 10.06.2022
German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir visited Ukraine in a show of solidarity amid concerns over grain exports. The minister said the parties were exploring alternative routes to shipping across the... Read more
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2022-06-10
Crops go to waste as UK farmers struggle to find workers
Workers from eastern parts of Europe who were picking crops pre-Brexit have not returned and farmers are having to look for replacements further afield to places like the Far East. Read more
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2022-06-10
Rising commodities prices driven by the Russia-Ukraine crisis threaten to undermine Kenya’s economy, increase poverty
Modeling shows lowered GDP and agricultural production for 2022. Read more
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2022-06-09
Germany's new animal welfare label: Does it make a difference? 09.06.2022
A mandatory label documenting how animals were reared and other new regulations are supposed to improve animal welfare. Is it a step toward more transparency for consumers — or just greenwashing? Read more
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2022-06-09
A wool parade on the Champs-Elysées
"For us today, in 2022, it's quite exceptional, and a great honour also to represent this trade," says a shepherdess during the transhumance of 2,022 ewes and 350 dancers from Béarn on the... Read more
2022-06-09
Trouble over lack of food to increase, says World Food Program analyst
As the war in Ukraine continues, the rise in prices of food may be impacted by extreme climate or export bans. Read more
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2022-06-09
The Russia-Ukraine crisis presents threats to Nigeria’s food security, but potential opportunities for the fertilizer, energy sectors
Problems for a country that imports 99% of its wheat. Read more
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2022-06-07
FAO: Helping Ukrainian farmers is 'challenging' 07.06.2022
Ukrainian farmers are facing multiple problems getting their seeds into the ground amid the Russian invasion. DW asked FAO Chief Economist Maximo Torero how the world agricultural organization is... Read more
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2022-06-07
Traditional bullfighting in Pakistan
Traditional bullfighting was held in Rawalpindi, Pakistan with the participation of over 100 farmers. Read more
2022-06-06
Can the G7 be a force for good in the current global food security crisis?
Ambitious commitments must be backed by action and funding. Read more
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2022-06-04
"We are facing a great famine” PM of Slovakia said about blocked seaports on the Black Sea
The Prime Minister of Slovakia and Chancellor of Austria discuss what needs to be done to solve several huge challenges concerning the release of grain from Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea. Read more
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