The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-16
South Asia suffers record heat wave
India is experiencing a record heatwave in many parts of the country, which experts say is linked to climate change. DW’s Manira Chaudhary visits an agricultural belt in the state of Maharashtra which... Read more
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2022-06-14
Woman's fatal tractor jump was 'out of character'
A fatal accident inquiry finds Caroline Rennie, 21, was killed by machinery in Aberdeenshire. Read more
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2022-06-14
Tonnes of fruit and veg waste saved by volunteers
Across the UK, volunteer harvesters are helping to fight food waste by sending produce to food banks. Read more
2022-06-13
Food strategy criticised by government's own adviser
England's future food strategy is released amid criticism from campaigners that it lacks ambition. Read more
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2022-06-13
Ukraine's agriculture industry sees huge losses 13.06.2022
Much of the intense fighting is now focused on Ukraine's agricultural regions the south and east. DW correspondent Nick Connolly visits a farmer on the frontlines near Mykolaiv. Read more
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2022-06-13
Africa could feed itself with the right infrastructure 13.06.2022
Drought, COVID-19 and the Russian war against Ukraine are fomenting a hunger crisis in Africa. The continent has enough fertile soil and water to meet its own needs, but there are many hurdles... Read more
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2022-06-12
UK farmers turn to Nepal for fruit pickers
No longer able to rely on workers from places like Ukraine, the UK is recruiting from further afield. Read more
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2022-06-12
Dutch farmers angry over measures to reduce nitrogen emissions
The Netherlands government unveiled mandate reductions of up to 70% of nitrogen oxides in many places and 95% in other areas to protect nature. Read more
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2022-06-10
War's harvest: the looming food crisis
A new UN report points to the risk of the food crisis being protracted. Read more
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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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