The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2026-07-15
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
2026-07-06
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
2026-07-01
Italy: The cowboys of Maremma
In the Wild West of Tuscany, herders on horseback still watch over cattle in a picturesque setting. This tough work has a long tradition. Read more
offbeat italy
2026-07-01
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
2026-06-30
The supergrass that heats towns and builds homes
Giant miscanthus can cope with extreme weather — and is very versatile. The high-yield grass (miscanthus x giganteus) can be used to produce sustainable building and packaging materials, as well as... Read more
nature and environment global issues
2026-06-30
Tech millionaire builds huge organic farm
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
2026-06-29
How farmers are rising to a fertilizer shortfall
The war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops? Read more
nature and environment global issues
2026-06-25
Japan: Matcha boom boosts tea farmers
Japan is a nation of tea drinkers and famous for matcha. It has become a hit on social media across the world in part due to its bright green color. Farmers are enjoying the hype. Read more
food security japan