The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
conflicts ukraine
2024-07-22
Aspen Institute Releases 2024 Food is Medicine Action Plan
The Institute envisions a world where everyone has the food that will allow them to live a healthy, dignified life according to their specific needs. Read more
2024-07-21
Living in Poland’s micro-apartments
Tiny apartments are becoming trendy in Warsaw. City planners are celebrating, but the critics say they violate Polish building regulations. Read more
society poland
2024-07-20
Ustawi Is Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Ag
“Ustawi Afrika is a tribute to every woman who...deserves a chance to thrive in her agricultural journey.” Read more
2024-07-19
To Change Our Food Systems 'We Need The Political Will.'
“Hunger is a political condition,' Rep. Jim McGovern says. 'We have the food, we know what to do—but we need the political will.” Read more
2024-07-19
Young Farmer Makes the Business Case for Humane Hog Farming
The next generation of food producers is 'waking up,' says 5th-generation farmer Ethan Roberts. They know that 'something has got to change.' Read more
2024-07-17
Can India's farmers keep up their fight against PM Modi?
In northern India, defiant farmers continue their steadfast protest amidst challenges posed by the sowing season. Despite facing political obstacles and personal sacrifices, their determination is... Read more
politics india
2024-07-16
Ethiopian farmers see value in worm compost
Farmers in one part of southern Ethiopia are making their own organic compost with the help of earthworms. It's good for the farmers and the wider region. After initial resistance, the practice is... Read more
nature and environment ethiopia
2024-07-14
Bird flu: 'No evidence' H5N1 virus spreading among people
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in cows and dairy products in the United States. Authorities say the public health risk is low but warn the virus may adapt to infect humans. Read more
science united states of america
2024-07-14
Why Pakistan's farmers are protesting
Pakistan's wheat farmers have been protesting for months in demonstrations that have seen dozens detained. But for them, it's worth the risk, as their livelihood is on the line. Read more
business pakistan
2024-07-07
Can India's carbon credits help green farming?
Agri-tech company Grow Indigo helps farmers switch to climate-friendly practices, such as zero tillage. Farmers receive payments in exchange for cutting emissions under a carbon credit scheme. Can... Read more
food security india
2024-07-07
Pakistan: How insect farming can lead to healthy poultry
Chicken feed in Pakistan is often unhealthy, but provides a cheap option for poultry farmers. A Pakistani woman is offering an alternative. Read more
business pakistan