The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-08
In Ghana, mobile apps help smallholder farmers get fairer prices
Newly-developed farming apps have brought relief to farmers in Ghana who struggle to access fair market prices. Developers hope the apps will soon also be used on a wider scale to tackle food... Read more
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2022-09-08
Beijing 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
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Minnesota
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Minnesota under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more
2022-09-07
USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination, technical assistance, and capacity... Read more
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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2022-09-06
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
2022-09-03
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
2022-09-01
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
2022-09-01
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case Against Lewiston Livestock Market Inc.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Lewiston Livestock Market Inc. of Lewiston, Idaho (Lewiston), on July 28, 2022, for alleged violations of the... Read more