The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-13
Grain trapped in Ukraine could spark global food crisis
Millions of tons of grain are trapped in Ukraine as a result of Russia's war on the country. The war has caused a surge in food prices, raising concerns over a global food crisis. And Ukrainian... Read more
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2022-07-13
Dutch farmers angry over new livestock emissions targets
In the Netherlands, government plans to slash nitrogen emissions 50% by the end of the decade have sparked backlash from angry farmers. Yet the country's intensive animal farming practices come at a... Read more
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2022-07-12
Crowds predicted for sell-out Great Yorkshire Show
Organisers are expecting almost 140,000 visitors during the four-day event in Harrogate. Read more
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2022-07-12
Ukraine war worsens food insecurity worldwide — report
Food prices soared beyond the reach of many, even before Russia's war in Ukraine choked grain supplies, a new report says. The effects of climate change, COVID-19 and armed conflicts drove up the cost... Read more
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2022-07-08
Kent County Show returns after three-year absence
One of the county's biggest events runs for three days at Detling Showground until Sunday. Read more
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2022-07-08
Italians wait for rain where longest river runs dry
Farmers in the north fear for the future as the River Po runs dry in the worst drought in 70 years. Read more
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2022-07-08
Table or tank: Should biofuels be banned?
Greenpeace says the production of biofuels should be forbidden as the threat of famine in parts of the world is growing. Arable land should only be used to grow food, not energy crops. But is... Read more
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2022-07-07
How science is making chocolate taste even better
Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled. Read more
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2022-07-06
India: Climate change pushes debt-ridden farmers to suicide
In central India's Vidarbha region, irregular weather patterns resulting from climate change are causing crops to fail, leaving farmers heavily indebted. So many have resorted to suicide that the... Read more
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2022-07-05
'Camo-cropping' colour trial to fool hungry beasties
The patchwork "camo-cropping" is developed to attempt find natural alternatives to pesticides. Read more
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2022-07-05
Drought emergency declared in northern Italy
The drought is threatening more than 30% of Italy's farm produce, an agricultural union warns. Read more
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2022-07-05
Climate change is threatening the world's mountain regions
Global heating is disrupting mountain ecosystems, with consequences for everything from water supplies and agriculture to tourism and wildlife. Read more
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