The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-07
China scraps tariffs and steps up the charm offensive in Africa
China has removed tariffs on 98% of goods imported from nine of Africa's poorest countries. The move benefits China's image, but has little economic impact; experts say. Read more
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2022-09-07
African leaders demand action on ‘broken promises’ at climate summit
Four EU countries pledged €55 million to the flagship Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program but the funding gap remains wide and key decision-makers were absent. Read more
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2022-09-07
Showing Up and Leaning In to Address Food Apartheid
Sam Acho explains how, by listening to the needs of residents in one Chicago Neighborhood, he was able to help them increase access to fresh food. Read more
2022-09-06
USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians under the Local Food... Read more
2022-09-06
Dutch agriculture minister resigns after farmers kick up a stink
Henk Staghouwer was only in post for nine months. Read more
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2022-09-05
Commission updates goals for sustainable food systems.
The EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission held a press conference to update the public on their healthy diets and sustainable food systems goals. Read more
2022-09-03
Kenya struggles with drought and food shortages
The devastating drought in the Horn of Africa could worsen as a fifth consecutive rainy season is predicted to fail, leaving 22 million people at risk of starvation. DW's Edith Kimani visited farmers... Read more
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2022-09-03
India: Why are suicides among farmers on the increase?
Financial burdens caused by climate change and government polices have led to a rise in the number of suicides among agricultural workers. Maharashtra state has suffered more than most. Read more
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2022-09-03
Kenyan farmers struggling
The devastating drought in the Horn of Africa could worsen as a fifth consecutive rainy season is predicted to fail, leaving 22 million people at risk of starvation. DW's Edith Kimani visited farmers... Read more
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2022-09-02
USDA Offers Additional 15 Days for Public Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Poultry Growing Tournament Systems, Fairness and Related Concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will accept comments on its
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Poultry Growing Tournament Systems: Fairness... Read more
2022-09-02
Massachusetts Guarantees Free School Meals for 2022-2023
According to Erin McAleer, CEO of Project Bread, 400,000 students will continue to have access to free school meals. Read more
2022-09-01
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case Against Victoria Livestock & Poultry Market LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Victoria Livestock & Poultry Market LLC of Newark, N.J., (Victoria) on July 15, 2022, for alleged violations of the... Read more