The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-06-27
Saving the world with algae
A chef and a climate activist want to grow algae in Scotland. The World Wildlife Fund has now also joined them, hoping to replace many consumer products with algae. Read more
food security united kingdom
2024-06-26
Denmark cow and pig 'flatulence tax' to be rolled out in 2030
The Scandinavian country pitched a 'flatulence tax' scheme, which was met with industry-wide support and is expected to be carried by the national parliament. Read more
2024-06-24
European farmers battling 'devastating' spring frost
A late spring cold snap has fruit growers and winemakers in Germany and Europe worried. The German Winegrowers' Association has warned that this year's harvest is at risk. Read more
nature and environment germany
2024-06-23
Is the EU's image failing in Southeast Asia?
A new survey shows the EU is losing face with business and government "elites" of Southeast Asia. Respondents showed less confidence in Brussels on issues like upholding free trade and global order. Read more
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