The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-07-15
Watermelon glut leaves Romanian farmers in the lurch
Growers in one of Romania's most watermelon-rich regions are suffering as their crops ripened simultaneously, leading to an oversaturated market and significantly slashed prices. Read more
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
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
2024-07-03
FoodPrints: Cultivating Healthy Futures in D.C. Schools
“Let’s give kids positive, memorable, community building experiences with real food.' Read more
2024-07-02
Sustainable Summer Reads: Food System Essentials
Dive into a curated collection of essential summer reads exploring sustainability, agriculture, and culture in our global food systems. Read more
2024-07-01
We Need to Change the Conversation about Food and Climate
Young people taking action today “are going to be the lifeline,” says Chef Asma Khan. Read more
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
Revitalizing Rural Communities Means Supporting Small Farms
'Independent family farms are the bedrock of healthy rural economies,' says Jordan Treakle of the National Family Farm Coalition. Read more
2024-06-27
Dispatch from London Climate Action Week
“You can’t solve climate change if you don’t solve the food system.' Read more
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
2024-06-22
Investing in Algae-Based Solutions for the Future
“The incorporation of algae into the food industry is set to offer both economically viable and high-value solutions.” Read more