The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-29
Nonsense in the US-Mexico Corn Fight
Neighbors can’t even agree what to fight about in the GM corn fights. Looking at the apparent facts, figures, and law, this dispute is senseless. Read more
2024-07-28
India: Helping farmers avoid bad onions
Onions are a staple of many Indian dishes. Fluctuating prices have angered farmers and consumers – leading to protests and even political upheaval. Could improved storage help stabilize this volatile... Read more
nature and environment india
2024-07-26
The Overlooked Climate Friendly Protein
Here’s why this little-known fish might just be the most sustainable protein on the planet. Read more
2024-07-25
AI helps shrimp farming go sustainable
A shrimp farm in Singapore is using AI to help harvest more sustainably. Every watt of energy, every drop of water, every gram of food is optimized used to achieve more with less — all with the help... Read more
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2024-07-25
Germany: Why are young people shunning farming?
As farmers age, a critical question looms over German farms. Who will grow the food? While seasoned farmers face retirement, the youth is turning away from agriculture, citing bad wages and a lack of... Read more
food security germany
2024-07-25
Creating a New Narrative for the Black Belt
Veronica Womack wants to show that rural communities hold great opportunities. Read more
2024-07-25
It’s Time to Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is—Literally
“Building climate-resilient food systems is now a life-or-death matter.” Read more
2024-07-24
A two-fold solution for Ladakh farmers facing water scarcity
Farmers in the Himalayan region of Ladakh are facing a water crisis. The desert area relies heavily on glacial meltwater, but the ice masses are shrinking. A local initiative is combining technology... Read more
nature and environment india
2024-07-24
Ghana Disaster Youth Brigades aid Indigenous communities
Many in Ghana's Indigenous communities are focused on appeasing spirits to combat climate change. But Youth Brigades are helping to educate locals on what practices they can adopt and behaviors they... Read more
climate ghana
2024-07-24
Curtain rises on EU Parliament’s most right-leaning agriculture committee
Right-wing groups have a significant presence in the parliamentary committee dealing with agriculture and attempted to claim nearly all key positions during the committee's constitutive meeting. Read more
2024-07-24
Supreme Court Ruling May Slow Food System Change
Federal judges now have full authority to interpret ambiguous statutes. This could harm progress on important food legislation, says experts. Read more
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
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