The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-07-13
Price rises brewing for tea drinkers as extreme weather hits harvests
Extreme weather events such as floods and droughts are especially disruptive to tea production, as the crop often relies solely on rain for its water needs, with little facilities for irrigation and... Read more
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
2024-07-07
No to greenwashing, yes to real change, say Europe’s rural farmers
Europe’s young farmers take aim at big agriculture as "the real problem" when it comes to climate change. Read more
2024-07-04
Fourth US dairy worker infected with bird flu amid outbreak in cows
A fourth human case was reported in Colorado by US health authorities. Read more
2024-07-02
Hunger in Colombia: How can Bogota feed poor communities?
In Bogota, Colombia's capital, over a quarter of people struggle to find food. Experts blame food poverty on inflation, violence and poor harvests caused by the effects of climate change. Read more
food security colombia
2024-07-01
Vertical oceans: Singapore's AI shrimps
High-tech farms are no longer uncommon in Singapore. While many of the city state's innovative farms have yet to become profitable, one vertical shrimp farm has reached price parity with coastal... Read more
business asia
2024-07-01
Why are young Japanese moving away from agriculture sector?
Young people are lured to the cities with the promise of more money and entertainment. This in turn leaves traditional farms short of workers — and Japan potentially short of food. Read more
food security japan
2024-06-29
French elections: Farmers rely on Europe, but are tempted by far right
The farmers Euronews spoke to in Braslou, a village of 315 inhabitants in southern Touraine, shared the feeling familiar among large parts of rural France: they have been forgotten and abandoned by... Read more
2024-06-28
How Indian women are becoming drone pilots
In rural India, women are trained as drone pilots for agriculture. But they also spray chemical pesticides. Could this technology be used in a better, less environmentally damaging way? Read more
food security india
2024-06-27
Malaysia: The "king of fruit" is big business
Durian is one of the most popular foods in Southeast Asia, especially in China – even though it smells so bad, the fruit is banned in many buildings and transport networks! But durian farmers in... Read more
business malaysia