The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-04-25
Addressing the global, life-long health impacts of zinc deficiency: A call to action
What an array of studies shows about a key nutritional challenge. Read more
nutrition health global
2024-04-24
Drought devastates Zimbabwe's crops
The drought sweeping across southern Africa has wiped out 80% of Zimbabwe's crops, and many people are fearing the months ahead. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said the country needs about $2... Read more
food security zimbabwe
2024-04-24
India's grape growers turn to tech to boost harvest
Thanks to an AI-powered, data-driven smart farming app, grape growers in the Indian state of Maharashtra are boosting productivity despite extreme and unpredictable weather. The app helps them... Read more
nature and environment india
2024-04-23
Study: Human milk banks offer a promising option to address sub-Saharan Africa’s staggeringly high neonatal mortality rates
Positive impacts of a program in Kenya. Read more
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2024-04-22
Ghana's cocoa farmers are losing, despite record prices
The price of cocoa on the global market soared to a record high in April, but African farmers are struggling to make ends meet. In countries like Ghana, the local pricing system has left many... Read more
business africa
2024-04-22
2023 Papua New Guinea Rural Household Survey: Insights on livelihoods and the agrifood system
New data on diets. Read more
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2024-04-21
Saving Europe's largest wetlands
Strawberry farmers are questioning a pact aimed at restoring the supply of water to the Donana National Park in Spain, Europe's largest wetland. Local authorities have pledged to clamp down on illegal... Read more
business spain
2024-04-17
Protests and pressure: Why are French farmers so powerful?
Farmers in France, as in many other countries, wield a lot of political power — for historical and contemporary reasons. Their influence carries certain risks. Read more
business france
2024-04-15
Why is China canceling US wheat shipments?
China's wheat imports could decline in 2024, with shipment cancellations and delays raising concerns of weakening demand. What's really behind the surprise move? Read more
business china
2024-04-14
Keeping the tradition of ostrich farming alive
Life revolves around ostriches in the South African town of Oudtshoorn. As livestock they provide meat, eggs, feathers, leather, and sometimes even a ride. But animal rights activists criticize their... Read more
nature and environment south africa
2024-04-12
Act now to address Malawi’s looming food crisis
Harvest shortfalls caused by severe drought conditions. Read more
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2024-04-11
The app helping farmers in India
An app developed by a German startup to treat plant diseases advises millions of Indian farmers. But why are they entrusting their crops to an algorithm? And who benefits the most: India's tech... Read more
food security india