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
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
Lesotho's water: Will villagers be compensated?
Lesotho supplies its bigger neighbor, South Africa, with much-needed water. In return, it receives millions of dollars that experts say should be used to compensate resettled villagers. Read more
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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
European Green Deal faces bumpy ride
For the EU to reach its climate goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2045, the 27-nation bloc will need to invest billions every year. But funding to help soften the impact of the green transition is... Read more
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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
2024-08-11
Scottish farmers cultivating algae to tackle climate crisis
On the Isle of Skye in Scotland, farmers are transforming algae from a mere food item on some menus into a treasure that supports both climate sustainability and business opportunities. Read more
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