The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-09
US bird flu outbreak: Interspecies spread confirmed
After H5N1 bird flu was detected at dairy farms, researchers confirmed the respiratory virus had spread to other animals. There is a still a low risk for humans. Read more
science united states of america
2024-09-08
Can Europe really preserve global forests?
The long arm of a new EU law on deforestation has met with resistance from the US but is poised to reduce agricultural emissions and biodiversity loss. Read more
nature and environment europe
2024-09-08
Kosovo: Potato chips bring Serbs and Albanians together
Despite ongoing tension between Belgrade and Pristina, ethnic Serbs and ethnic Albanians in Kosovo have found a way not just to coexist but to thrive. Boban Ristic and Agron Halimi from Vushtrri... Read more
society kosovo
2024-09-06
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout
'With this victory in hand we are walking in the right direction toward reparative justice.' Read more
2024-09-05
Swiss cheesemakers struggle to find diary workers
Ever dreamed of working summers tending cows and making cheese high up in the Swiss Alps? It seems many Germans do. As fewer Swiss chose to work on high Alpine pastures, German diary workers are... Read more
society switzerland
2024-09-05
Africa’s New Plan to Revitalize Vegetable Biodiversity
The African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan aims to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the climate crisis. Read more
2024-09-04
Drought threatens livestock and livelihoods in Serbia
This summer, scorching temperatures and a lack of rain are creating serious challenges across Serbia. After the death of livestock on a mountain in the southeast of the country, farmers are struggling... Read more
climate serbia
2024-09-04
Swiss cheesemakers struggle finding workers on high pastures
Ever dreamt of working summers tending cows and making cheese high up in the Swiss Alps? It seems many Germans do. As fewer Swiss chose to work on high Alpine pastures, German diary workers are... Read more
society switzerland
2024-09-03
Indian women are becoming drone pilots
In rural India, women are being trained as drone pilots for the farming sector. But they also spray chemical pesticides. Could this technology be used in a better, less environmentally damaging way? Read more
food security india
2024-09-03
Cities without Hunger: Gardens that Feed and Empower
Explore how Cities without Hunger is transforming empty city lots into vegetable gardens that tackle food insecurity and support local communities. Read more
2024-09-02
Europe's Green Deal: More money needed for carbon transition
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 even that may be insufficient. Read more
business europe
2024-09-01
Greek islands: Fighting water shortages with desalination
Drought has led to water shortages on many Greek islands. Naxos uses desalination plants to ensure that tourists have water. For farmers, however, desalination is not a solution. Many are giving up. Read more
climate greece