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2026-07-17

Modern slavery allegations in Italy's farm sector

Four harvest workers were burned alive in a car in southern Italy in June 2026 for protesting against poor working conditions. The mafia is most likely behind these murders, as they ruthlessly exploit... Read more

migration italy

2026-07-16

USDA Announces Meeting Dates for the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee’s semi-annual meeting will be held Aug. 25-26, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. Visit the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee... Read more

2026-07-15

Tart Cherry Growers and Processors Vote to Continue the Federal Marketing Order

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that tart cherry growers and processors voted to continue their marketing order program. Read more

2026-07-15

How the cocoa price crash is crushing West African farmers

Cocoa prices reached a peak in 2024 before plummeting by nearly 75%, dealing a financial blow to millions of farmers in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. Will the crisis mark a turning point for the sector? Read more

globalization ghana

2026-07-13

Tidal flooding in Kerala: A crisis no one saw coming

Miles from the coast, families in Kerala wake up to seawater indoors. Local women have uncovered and mapped a hidden crisis, forcing authorities to respond. Read more

climate india

2026-07-12

India braces for drought as El Nino looms

Officials and farmers in India are preparing for what meteorologists say could be the driest monsoon season in a decade. Read more

climate india

2026-07-12

Japan's matcha boom a boon for tea farmers

Japan is a nation of tea drinkers and famous for matcha. The super food has become a hit on social media around the world, in part due to its bright green color. Farmers are enjoying the hype. Read more

lifestyle japan

2026-07-08

USDA Requests Comments on Beef Grade Standards

The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that it is seeking input from the public and stakeholders on how the U.S. Standards for Grades of... Read more

2026-07-06

Tech millionaire builds huge organic farm in Serbia

Organic farming is widespread in Europe. But it’s still rare on an industrial scale. A huge organic company farms over 3,000 hectares in Serbia. Does that work? Read more

business europe

2026-07-02

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