The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
'We talk to plants, they tell us if they are happy'
Agri-tech company Gardin uses sensors and artificial intelligence to see how well crops are growing. Read more
2022-09-02
Crews tackle haystack fire visible from the M11
Fire crews from Cambridgeshire and Essex are called to a field fire just after midnight. Read more
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2022-09-02
River pollution solution trialled on dairy farm
Animal slurry is processed into solid fertilizer and clean water, cutting spills and farmer's bills. Read more
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2022-09-02
European ploughing contest arrives in Ballykelly
The village will host the 37th edition of the European Ploughing Championships. Read more
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2022-09-02
'Euro Ploughing Championships a huge deal for NI'
Ploughmen and ploughwomen from across Europe have rolled into Ballykelly for the competition this weekend. Read more
2022-09-01
Most NI farmers to receive direct payments early
Edwin Poots says 23,208 farmers will get the annual payments six weeks early because of Brexit. Read more
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2022-09-01
Backpacker who became an accidental outback cook
UK woman Ellie Daborn cooks for 41 people on an Australian property that's 400km from any shop. Read more
2022-08-29
'Garden of Europe' devastated by worst ever drought
Spain's olive oil industry is in danger after being hit by chronic water shortages. Read more
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2022-08-29
Dairy innovation centre plans submitted
It will run alongside plans to create new jobs in the industry in south west Scotland and Cumbria. Read more
2022-08-27
Philippines spends billions to boost crisis-hit agriculture
With climate change threatening crops, the Philippines government has made boosting agriculture one of its top priorities. But this may not be enough to avert the farming crisis. Read more
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