The latest news from the agricultural sector
2018-08-13
To address the triple burden of malnutrition, focus on food systems and demand
To meet food security goals in today’s world, we must consider the stresses on food systems. Rising demand for food, driven by population growth, dietary change, and the effects of climate change and... Read more
nutrition food security
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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2018-05-08
Could a U.S. – China trade war lead to a new wave of land grabs?
A battle over trade could shift global soybean markets, generating a wave of impacts around the world that developing countries should prepare for. Read more
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2018-03-26
Unleash the power of young Africans: Supporting the farmers of tomorrow
The average age of farmers worldwide is 60+. How to bring young people into African agriculture. Read more
2018-02-08
Agriculture is key for economic transformation, food security, and nutrition
To make the large leaps that raise living standards and reduce hunger and malnutrition, begin with agriculture. 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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2012-11-26
Bad deals for poor people?
During the past 10 years governments, agricultural firms, and investors have been quietly buying or leasing land in other countries for agricultural use. Read more
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2010-07-20
Credit Where Credit is Due
Most of the world's rural households lack the reliable and affordable finance they need to make a living. Smallholder farmers tend to live in remote areas, where retail banking is limited and... 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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