Innovation and research news
2024-10-09
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
2024-10-09
Digitizing agriculture: App helps Ethiopian food producers
A former farmer in Ethiopia is on a mission to boost the productivity of small-scale farmers through a mobile app and digital platform. They are the main food producers in Ethiopia, a country where... Read more
nature and environment ethiopia
2024-10-09
Grounds for debate: Is tea or coffee the greener sip?
In this caffeinated clash, DW spills the beans on which of our favorite morning beverages makes for a more sustainable brew — and stirs up some ways to make an eco-friendlier blend. Read more
nature and environment
2024-10-09
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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2024-10-09
UK poultry exports return to South Africa after eight-year ban
The UK has regained access to the South African poultry market after an eight-year ban, paving the way for up to £160 million in trade over the next five years. Read more
food security supply chain the consumer trade & economy world food
2024-10-09
American Crystal Sugar Co. fined $12,315 for air permit violations at Moorhead facility
The tests showed that permitted limits for filterable particles and particulate matter were exceeded from a range of 62% to 226%, according to a MPCA enforcement investigation. Read more
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2024-10-09
Bluetongue restriction zone in the UK widened
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said it had extended the regional bluetongue restriction zone after two cases of the disease were reported along the Lincolnshire and... Read more
2024-10-09
Could onion skins be the future of sustainable packaging?
A Scottish startup is developing sustainable packaging made from onion skins, offering a compostable alternative to plastic. Read more
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2024-10-09
New funding to enhance Ontario's Agri-Food workforce
A $4 million investment from Canada and Ontario aims to recruit and retain skilled agri-food workers, addressing labour shortages and strengthening the industry. Read more
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2024-10-09
$3.45M USDA grant fosters dairy sector growth
The USDA invests $3.45 million in dairy innovation to boost industry efficiency and sustainability across 11 states. Read more
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2024-10-09
USDA announces steps to enhance Agri-market fairness
The USDA has introduced measures to ensure competitive agricultural markets, aiming to reduce food prices and improve conditions for American farmers. Read more
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2024-10-09
Letter to the Senate: Bill C-282
On behalf of Pulse Canada, the national industry association representing over 26,000 Canadian pulse growers and over 100 processors and exporters, I write to express our strong opposition to Bill... Read more