The latest news from the agricultural sector
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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2022-08-26
Europe's controversial Nutri-Score
European lawmakers need to think carefully before introducing a mandatory food-labeling system across the bloc. Nutri-Score, the current top contender, is confusing and misleading, says DW's Kate... Read more
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2022-08-25
Covid woodland memorial plans scaled back
The scheme to plant 60,000 trees sparked fears valuable farmland could be lost. Read more
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2022-08-25
Potatoes 'half the size of usual' amid drought
Farmer Andrew Mitchell says even rain at this point may cause his produce more harm than good. Read more
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2022-08-24
Farm evictions 'heartbreaking' say tenants
Eleven households are facing eviction after new landlords Cranswick Country Foods took ownership. Read more
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2022-08-24
Vaulted rooms and frescoes: Rural estate found in Israel
Gold, wineries and sunken cities: An agricultural estate In Israel from the early Islamic period joins the list of recent archaeological finds. Read more
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2022-08-24
Why Ukraine's agriculture sector could be set to attract cyberattacks
The technology company Cisco Talos says it is on high alert to cyber threats during Ukraine's Independence Day. Read more
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2022-08-21
China declares drought emergency amid record-breaking heatwave
Industrial and agricultural hubs in central China suffer as the drought continues and an estimated one million people in rural areas are expected to face drinking water shortages. Read more
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2022-08-21
Dutch cabinet split over 2030 nitrogen reductions rethink
The Christian Democrat leader Wopke Hoekstra told Dutch newspaper AD that the government's nitrogen reduction targets are not "sacred", causing a cabinet rift. Read more
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2022-08-20
Moy Park profits fall by 60% due to cost increases
The NI-based poultry producer says the sector is facing higher feed, energy and labour costs. Read more
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2022-08-20
Netherlands: Drought in the land of dikes
The Netherlands is normally one of the wettest countries in Europe. But this summer, it's also battling a prolonged drought and water shortages. With a third of its land below sea level, the... Read more
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2022-08-18
Wildflower meadow grows out of former farmland
A 100-acre former farmland site near Ivybridge in Devon is planted with a range of wild flowers. Read more
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