The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-05-16
Swarms of flies in Spain could be due to climate change
Climate conditions and farming practices may be creating the perfect breeding ground for the insects to multiply. Read more
2024-05-13
Adapt, assess, progress: Integrating measures of women’s empowerment into rural development projects
A new tool developed by IFPRI and IFAD. Read more
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2024-05-13
Adapt, assess, progress: Integrating measures of women’s empowerment into rural development projects
A new tool developed by IFPRI and IFAD. Read more
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2024-05-10
Polish farmers stage sit-in at parliament as protests continue
An influx of grain from Ukraine has compounded existing grievances against what farmers describe as punitive environmental regulations from Brussels. Read more
2024-05-08
Soaring cocoa prices: Diverse impacts and implications for key West African producers
Effects of climate change and El Niño. Read more
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2024-05-08
Soaring cocoa prices: Diverse impacts and implications for key West African producers
Effects of climate change and El Niño. Read more
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2024-05-07
Redirect farming subsidies from meat for climate's sake, World Bank says
EU member states and other high-income countries should shift subsidies from emissions-heavy ‘wasteful’ foods like red meat towards greener fruit and veg, according to the World Bank. Read more
2024-05-06
To improve Africa’s soil health and plant nutrition, empower women farmers
A contintental summit offers an important opportunity. Read more
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2024-05-06
To improve Africa’s soil health and plant nutrition, empower women farmers
A contintental summit offers an important opportunity. Read more
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2024-05-01
Research-backed policy to eliminate miniket rice in Bangladesh will improve nutrition
Over-processing removes essential nutrients. Read more
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2024-05-01
Research-backed policy to eliminate miniket rice in Bangladesh will improve nutrition
Over-processing removes essential nutrients. Read more
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2024-04-29
Exploring gender roles and women’s empowerment in the coffee value chain and coffee cooperatives: Evidence from Mexico
Women in rural coffee production face opportunities and obstacles. Read more
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