The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-08
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
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2024-11-08
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
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2024-11-08
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
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2024-11-08
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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2024-11-08
Serbia's extreme weather devastates agricultural yields
A rise in extreme weather conditions in Serbia has had a severe impact not only on staple crops such as corn and wheat but also on popular heirloom varieties of pepper. While farmers fight to minimize... Read more
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2024-11-08
River Nile: Upstream nations challenge Egypt's dominance
Uganda, Ethiopia, and eight other countries oppose Egypt and Sudan's dominance over the Nile River. United under the Nile Basin Agreement, they're challenging colonial-era treaties that have favored... Read more
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2024-12-05
Some Crops Tolerate Ozone Pollution Better Than Others, Study Finds
Differences in the photosynthetic "machinery" of certain crop plants can make them more or less prone to harm caused by ground-level ozone pollution, according to a recent
Proceedings of the... Read more
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2024-11-17
USDA Introduces a Multi-Year Plan to Strengthen U.S. Genebank Management of Plant Germplasm
, November 17, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released today the
National Strategic Germplasm and Cultivar Collection Assessment and Utilization Plan in support of the Agricultural... Read more
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2024-11-15
USDA Unveils Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 2012.... Read more
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2024-11-13
USDA Researchers Confirm Six Unique Strains of African Swine Fever Virus
Development suggests a lower number of vaccines to combat ASFV outbreaks Read more
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2024-11-08
USDA Announces Dates for the California Almond Continuance Referendum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will conduct a referendum Dec. 4-20, 2024, among California almond growers to determine their level of support for continuing their... Read more
2024-11-08
USDA and Alabama Award $5.9 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Alabama to award $5.9 million for six projects through the Resilient Food Systems... Read more