The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-11-18
The young Swiss farmers rethinking soil for the future of food
Matthias and Sam are modern-day farmers who love to experiment. Read more
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2022-11-18
Can conditional cash transfers boost trust within communities? In Tanzania, they did
Impacts of cash assistance programs reach beyond spending power. Read more
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2022-11-17
Spain's agricultural revolution: mouth-watering fruit and vegetables
During our trip, we’ll take you from the Autonomous Community of Valencia to the very south of Spain, in Andalusia, to discover the world's most valuable pomegranates, the superfruit Granada Mollar de... Read more
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2022-11-17
Spanish olive oil production halved: Is a price hike looming?
This year’s summer drought has put olive farmers' businesses in jeopardy, as Spain represents 75 percent of the world’s olive production. Read more
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2022-11-14
OCP Group: Promoting Agricultural Growth in Africa
Can Africa become the world’s breadbasket? Morocco’s OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and the largest producer of phosphate-based fertilisers, is sure it can. Read more
2022-11-14
Can agricultural exports from Southern Cone countries make up for global supply disruptions arising from the Russia-Ukraine war?
Shifting tides of international trade. Read more
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2022-11-10
Finance industry is making ‘zero progress’ on COP26 pledges
On finance day at COP27, Global Witness reveals that one of COP26’s biggest financial commitments is being dangerously undermined. Read more
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2022-11-10
World Science Day for Peace and Development 2022: Studying how to help vulnerable populations contend with shocks
Insights into resilience, well-being, and trust in institutions. Read more
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2022-11-09
How sanctions on Russia and Belarus are impacting exports of agricultural products and fertilizer
Data show a mixed picture for exempted products. Read more
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2022-11-04
The Pakistan floods, COP27, and prospects for recovery and climate justice
An opportunity for action as the global climate conference gets underway. Read more
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2022-11-03
Why so many Polish farmers are embracing agroforestry
Agroforestry has recently been recognized by the UN as the most important agricultural innovation in the EU in the 21st century. Read more
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2022-11-02
Winterage: The rural Irish custom to protect farmers' animals
A few sprinkles of holy water and a short prayer. That's how this lesser-known autumn custom in southwestern Ireland begins. Every year at the end of October, cattle and some enthusiastic onlookers... Read more
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