The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-08
Kosovo: Potato chips bring Serbs and Albanians together
Despite ongoing tension between Belgrade and Pristina, ethnic Serbs and ethnic Albanians in Kosovo have found a way not just to coexist but to thrive. Boban Ristic and Agron Halimi from Vushtrri... Read more
society kosovo
2024-09-06
USDA to Break Ground on New Plant Research Facility on NC State University Campus
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate... Read more
2024-09-06
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout
'With this victory in hand we are walking in the right direction toward reparative justice.' Read more
2024-09-05
Scientists Spice Up Their Mosquito Weaponry with Mustard
Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have shown that seed meal from plants in the mustard family can kill mosquito larvae, which start their lives in stagnant water before emerging... Read more
mosquito larvae mosquito biocontrol natural ways to control mosquitoes
2024-09-05
Swiss cheesemakers struggle to find diary workers
Ever dreamed of working summers tending cows and making cheese high up in the Swiss Alps? It seems many Germans do. As fewer Swiss chose to work on high Alpine pastures, German diary workers are... Read more
society switzerland
2024-09-05
Africa’s New Plan to Revitalize Vegetable Biodiversity
The African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan aims to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the climate crisis. Read more
2024-09-04
Drought threatens livestock and livelihoods in Serbia
This summer, scorching temperatures and a lack of rain are creating serious challenges across Serbia. After the death of livestock on a mountain in the southeast of the country, farmers are struggling... Read more
climate serbia
2024-09-04
Swiss cheesemakers struggle finding workers on high pastures
Ever dreamt of working summers tending cows and making cheese high up in the Swiss Alps? It seems many Germans do. As fewer Swiss chose to work on high Alpine pastures, German diary workers are... Read more
society switzerland