The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-10
Electric tractors: For greener fields and greener air?
The first electric tractors are now helping farms to improve their environmental record. “Tadus”, developed in Germany, is already in the field at an organic farm outside Munich. Read more
business germany
2024-10-10
Alternative fish farming: Good for the fish and environment?
Conventional salmon farms have come under fire because of high mortality rates of salmon in aqua culture. In Norway, which supplies over 50% of global production, a farm has taken a more responsible... Read more
nature and environment norway
2024-10-10
Senegal's farmers get digital boost from 'agri-influencers'
In Senegal, a new wave of entrepreneurs is turning to social media to transform agriculture. These 'agri-influencers' share farming techniques and connect directly with buyers. Their goal is to... Read more
technology senegal
2024-10-10
Greek islands fighting water shortages with desalination
Drought has led to water shortages on many Greek islands. Naxos, however, uses desalination plants to ensure tourists have water. But for farmers, desalination isn't a solution and many are giving up. Read more
climate greece
2024-10-10
Boko Haram militants terrorize farmers in Nigeria
Boko Haram militants have been terrorizing farmers in northeastern Nigeria, stealing crops and kidnapping agricultural workers for ransom. As DW's Christine Mhundwa reports from Borno State, the... Read more
crime nigeria
2024-10-10
Serbian farmers battle mining giant Rio Tinto over lithium
Serbian farmers in the Jadar River valley worry a planned lithium mine could ruin their livelihoods. But the government and mining giant Rio Tinto both defend the project that is supported by the EU. Read more
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2024-10-10
USDA Alerts Produce Sellers: Know Your Buyer
The USDA Agricultural Market Service’s Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Division (PACA) has received information that various entities and individuals may be falsely representing themselves as... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Announces Certifications and Awards to Provide Official Services Under the U.S. Grain Standards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces that the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Washington State Department of Agriculture... Read more
2024-10-10
Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising
On October 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued “Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising.” Read more
2024-10-10
USDA Announces Availability of New Agricultural Transportation Data
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service today announced the launch of the Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard and a Pacific Northwest Barge Rate Data Series on the
Agricultural Transportation Open... Read more
2024-10-10
USDA to Conduct Vote on Hazelnut Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will conduct a referendum Oct. 28 – Nov. 18, 2024, among Oregon and Washington hazelnut growers to determine their level of support for... Read more
2024-10-10
Apple farming in Himachal Pradesh: Fighting fungal disease
Himachal Pradesh is known as India's apple state. This year, many trees have been devastated by fungal disease. Efforts to control the outbreak include improving soil health and ecosystem resilience,... Read more
nature and environment india