The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-16
Droughts caused by severe heat in Hungary lead to major crops damage
According to the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture, the areas damaged by drought are growing by several tens of thousands of hectares every week. Read more
2024-08-16
Family Farmers Are the Future. Let’s Celebrate Them!
Family farms are the backbone of the food system, producing more than 80 percent of the world’s food value. Read more
2024-08-15
Water stress: Algeria’s strategies
One of the biggest challenges facing Algeria is its drinking water supply. To respond to this emergency, the government is innovating by investing in desalination and wastewater recycling. Read more
2024-08-15
Urban American Farmer Is Growing Austin’s Local Food System
Urban American Farmer is expanding Austin’s local food system through food education and relationships. Read more
2024-08-14
Training Modules Available to Help Producers Better Manage Phosphorus Losses
A series of online training modules is now freely available to farmers, engineers, environmental consultants and others interested in designing on-farm systems to remove phosphorus from field runoff... Read more
2024-08-14
How are Belgian vineyards adapting to climate change?
Winegrowers in Belgium's Walloon region are adapting their wine growing technique due to the growing threat of climate change. Read more
2024-08-13
Scientists Developed a Unique Approach to Conserve the Monarch Butterfly
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2024-08-13
Sustainable Harvest International: Empowering Family Farmers
“Just...being able to plant, produce, and consume products organically is a great achievement since we improve the health of our family.' Read more
2024-08-12
Drought devastates corn and sunflower fields in Romania
Still struggling after an intense heatwave, some farmers fear losses of up to 90% of all of their crops. Read more
2024-08-12
Who will be the next EU farming boss?
There are still many unknowns surrounding President Ursula von der Leyen's slate of candidates for the next European Commission, but there are already clues about who might lead the EU’s agriculture... Read more
2024-08-12
Identifying Key Entry Points for Food System Change
Researchers show how global food system trends are impacting nutrition security in low and middle-income countries. Read more
2024-08-10
Rye the Right Crop for “Nabbing” Nitrates, Capturing Carbon and Generating Bioenergy
Winter rye is prized for its versatility. It is a source of grain and also a forage and ground cover that protects the soil from erosion by wind and rain. But the benefits of winter rye don’t stop... Read more
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