The latest news from the agricultural sector
2020-10-21
EU fails to introduce real agricultural reform
The EU's new agricultural policy will take take further steps to protect the environment in the future, but we're far off from a green revolution, says DW's Max Zander. Read more
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2018-08-01
Farmers spitting dust as hot spell lingers
Farmers have always received aid, even to help hedge against weather-related risks. But now they are calling for more money because of the European heat wave and that, says Henrik Böhme, is unfair on... Read more
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2018-07-25
EU risks being left behind after GMO ruling
The EU's top court has ruled that gene-edited crops fall under the same tough laws as GMOs. While good news for opponents of such products, it's a setback for genetic research on the continent, says... Read more
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2017-09-11
If Germany really wants to help Africa…
…it has many opportunities. Most importantly, it has to question traditional concepts, in both the areas of economic policy and development aid, writes the great-nephew of the last Ethiopian emperor. Read more
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Agriculture is a biodiversity killer — what can we do?
The system that feeds the world is the largest killer of biodiversity. It does this by destroying ecosystems, overusing fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and creating vast monocultures. Read more
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India: Turmeric cultivation takes women back to their roots
A schoolteacher in northeastern India is single-handedly reviving turmeric farming as an alternative to dangerous work in illegal coal mines. She trains women to grow a high-quality variety using... Read more
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France: Tankers supplying water in drought-hit regions
Coucouron has been receiving its drinking water by road. The surrounding region was previously not thought to be at risk of drought. The French government has announced a national plan to use water... Read more
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El Nino: How the climate pattern may prolong food inflation
The latest El Nino climate phenomenon has arrived, threatening floods in some areas of the world and droughts in others. Previous disruptive weather patterns cost the global economy trillions and... Read more
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How El Nino could prolong food inflation
The latest El Nino climate phenomenon has arrived, threatening floods in some areas of the world and droughts in others. Previous disruptive weather patterns cost the global economy trillions and... Read more
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GM food: EU rethinks rules on genetically modified crops
The European Commission's new draft law for GMO plants, made public on July 5, may relax regulations. Read more
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Using bytes & bees to enhance green smallholders
A startup in Zambia is using technology to support smallholder farmers. The digital platform allows them to form saving circles, access payment services and receive personalized advice. Read more
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How will the end of the Ukraine grain deal hurt Africa?
Russia has quit a deal that allows the safe passage of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea. Could this move exacerbate the hunger crisis in parts of Africa, a major wheat importer? Read more
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