The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-08-06
New crops – food production and climate change
In many places, the weather is turning drier, hotter and more unpredictable, impacting which crop plants flourish. So what will we grow in the future? In Germany, agricultural scientists are... Read more
science germany
2024-07-31
What would happen if all humans went vegan?
If everyone gave up animal products at once, what would that mean for us and the planet? How realistic is a world without packaged meat, leather shoes or soap? And what would happen to our farm... Read more
science switzerland
2024-07-30
Rice farmers in Philippines battle drought
The El Nino weather pattern has led to significant agricultural losses in the Philippines, with rice farmers and their families struggling to make ends meet. Read more
food security philippines
2024-07-30
Gambia: Women explore sustainable oyster farming
Gambian women are benefiting from sustainable oyster harvesting, thanks to an international project. Their ingenious tidal river farm reduces pressure on the mangrove ecosystem and is much safer for... Read more
food security the gambia
2024-07-28
India: Helping farmers avoid bad onions
Onions are a staple of many Indian dishes. Fluctuating prices have angered farmers and consumers – leading to protests and even political upheaval. Could improved storage help stabilize this volatile... Read more
nature and environment india
2024-07-25
AI helps shrimp farming go sustainable
A shrimp farm in Singapore is using AI to help harvest more sustainably. Every watt of energy, every drop of water, every gram of food is optimized used to achieve more with less — all with the help... Read more
business singapore
2024-07-25
Germany: Why are young people shunning farming?
As farmers age, a critical question looms over German farms. Who will grow the food? While seasoned farmers face retirement, the youth is turning away from agriculture, citing bad wages and a lack of... Read more
food security germany
2024-07-24
A two-fold solution for Ladakh farmers facing water scarcity
Farmers in the Himalayan region of Ladakh are facing a water crisis. The desert area relies heavily on glacial meltwater, but the ice masses are shrinking. A local initiative is combining technology... Read more
nature and environment india
2024-07-24
Ghana Disaster Youth Brigades aid Indigenous communities
Many in Ghana's Indigenous communities are focused on appeasing spirits to combat climate change. But Youth Brigades are helping to educate locals on what practices they can adopt and behaviors they... Read more
climate ghana
2024-07-24
Curtain rises on EU Parliament’s most right-leaning agriculture committee
Right-wing groups have a significant presence in the parliamentary committee dealing with agriculture and attempted to claim nearly all key positions during the committee's constitutive meeting. Read more
2024-07-23
Ukrainian farmers look toward harvest season with concern
So many farm laborers have joined the army that there may not be enough help to harvest Ukraine's corn and wheat. Read more
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