The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-16
Serbian farmers battle mining giant Rio Tinto over lithium
Serbian farmers in the Jadar River valley are afraid that a lithium mine could ruin their livelihoods. But the government and mining giant Rio Tinto both defend the project that is supported by the... Read more
business serbia
2024-09-09
US bird flu outbreak: Interspecies spread confirmed
After H5N1 bird flu was detected at dairy farms, researchers confirmed the respiratory virus had spread to other animals. There is a still a low risk for humans. Read more
science united states of america
2024-09-08
Can Europe really preserve global forests?
The long arm of a new EU law on deforestation has met with resistance from the US but is poised to reduce agricultural emissions and biodiversity loss. Read more
nature and environment europe
2024-09-08
Kosovo: Potato chips bring Serbs and Albanians together
Despite ongoing tension between Belgrade and Pristina, ethnic Serbs and ethnic Albanians in Kosovo have found a way not just to coexist but to thrive. Boban Ristic and Agron Halimi from Vushtrri... Read more
society kosovo
2024-09-05
Swiss cheesemakers struggle to find diary workers
Ever dreamed of working summers tending cows and making cheese high up in the Swiss Alps? It seems many Germans do. As fewer Swiss chose to work on high Alpine pastures, German diary workers are... Read more
society switzerland
2024-09-04
Drought threatens livestock and livelihoods in Serbia
This summer, scorching temperatures and a lack of rain are creating serious challenges across Serbia. After the death of livestock on a mountain in the southeast of the country, farmers are struggling... Read more
climate serbia
2024-09-04
Swiss cheesemakers struggle finding workers on high pastures
Ever dreamt of working summers tending cows and making cheese high up in the Swiss Alps? It seems many Germans do. As fewer Swiss chose to work on high Alpine pastures, German diary workers are... Read more
society switzerland
2024-09-03
Indian women are becoming drone pilots
In rural India, women are being trained as drone pilots for the farming sector. But they also spray chemical pesticides. Could this technology be used in a better, less environmentally damaging way? Read more
food security india
2024-09-02
Europe's Green Deal: More money needed for carbon transition
For the EU to reach its climate goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2045, the 27-nation bloc will need to invest billions every year. But even that may be insufficient. Read more
business europe
2024-09-01
Greek islands: Fighting water shortages with desalination
Drought has led to water shortages on many Greek islands. Naxos uses desalination plants to ensure that tourists have water. For farmers, however, desalination is not a solution. Many are giving up. Read more
climate greece
2024-08-29
Norway: Home to the world's biggest salmon farm
Salmon is the world’s most popular fish – but overfishing has diminished their numbers in the oceans. Experts in Norway are making an effort to make fish farms more sustainable. But is it possible to... Read more
business norway
2024-08-22
Can GM crops promise food security?
A new "gene revolution" is being heralded as a cure-all for a growing global appetite as food systems are decimated by extreme weather. Read more
food security