The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-08-08
Drought-hit river reveals unexploded WWII bomb
Extreme drought and historic heat have caused the River Po's water levels to drop dramatically. Read more
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2022-08-08
In pictures: Drought hits Europe's rivers and crops
Weeks of baking heat have caused big problems for Europe's food producers and river traffic. Read more
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2022-08-05
Crops 'dying on their feet' in dry weather
Trees are shedding their leaves, crops are dying and berries drying up, says a Norfolk farmer. Read more
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2022-08-04
Bid to protect walkers from bull on cow attack path
Fencing will be installed on a path in the Pentland Hills after safety fears were raised over a bull. Read more
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2022-08-04
Cameroon: Greenhouse farm to tackle global food insecurity
In Africa, greenhouse farming is proving a way of fighting food insecurity and high food prices caused by the Ukrainian war. In Cameroon, this agricultural technique — cultivating crops in an enclosed... Read more
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2022-08-03
Cattle exports at standstill post-Brexit - breeder
Dorset farm says lack of border control posts to check animals entering Europe has cost it £150,000. Read more
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2022-08-03
Aid agencies struggle to keep world's poorest fed
Food and fuel prices are surging because of Russia's war in Ukraine, and some of the world's poorest regions are being hit hard. In eastern Africa, a severe drought adds to the crisis. A food used to... Read more
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2022-08-02
Sheep horns painted green as thefts rise
Farmer Neil Cole packs a paintbrush in the battle against rising rural crime. Read more
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2022-08-02
How Russia is stealing Ukraine's sunflower seeds
Crops are being brought from occupied parts of Ukraine to Russia, farmers tell BBC News. Read more
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2022-08-02
2022 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report: Repurpose agricultural subsidies to make healthy diets affordable, reduce rising hunger
Impacts from COVID-19, climate change, and conflicts including the Russia-Ukraine war continue to push more people into food insecurity. Read more
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2022-08-01
Thousands support Southern Agricultural Show
More than 11,000 people visited the two-day agricultural showcase which was held at the weekend. Read more
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2022-07-31
Ukraine grain tycoon killed in Russian shelling
One of Ukraine's richest men and his wife die in a bombardment of the southern city of Mykolaiv. Read more
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