The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-04-26
Australia: Canberra's journey to 100% renewables
Australia is a fossil fuel giant, yet its capital is a global clean energy pioneer. As coal and gas investment was banished in favor of wind and solar, cheaper electricity bills followed. Read more
climate australia
2025-04-26
US butterfly populations have plummeted in the last decade
In the US, butterfly populations have dropped by 22% in a decade. A new study shows climate change, habitat loss, and pesticides are driving the decline. Read more
science united states of america
2025-04-26
Who is new Bundestag President Julia Klöckner?
CDU politician Julia Klöckner is the new president of the German parliament. She is seen as a controversial both for her populist statements and her links to lobbyists. Read more
politics germany
2025-04-26
Can US agriculture withstand a trade war with China?
US soybean farmers are facing uncertainty as Donald Trump's trade policies spark fears of market volatility. Can they navigate the risks of tariffs and lost exports? Read more
trade united states of america
2025-04-26
Trump tariffs: Why won't countries buy US meat products?
Several countries don't import US chicken rinsed in chlorine or beef products containing growth hormones. The Trump administration has used the bans to justify higher trade tariffs. Is US meat safe to... Read more
science united states of america
2025-04-26
Germany's spring drought stresses nature, farmers
After the driest March on record, German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke has warned the unusual spring drought will elevate wildfire risks, stress plants and animals and potentially disrupt shipping... Read more
nature and environment germany
2025-04-26
Cow dung: The unexpected hero of green energy
A processing plant in Tamil Nadu turns cow dung into organic manure and CNG, an environmentally friendly biogas. This helps farmers boost yields and reduce costs. Read more
innovation india
2025-04-26
Are endangered fungi not 'cute enough' to be saved?
Fungi might not have the best reputation but are essential for our survival. With many species at risk, scientists say it's up to humans to help them. Read more
nature and environment global issues
2025-04-26
Community farms: Affordable organic food for city dwellers
A village near the city of Noida has taken up organic farming to meet rising urban demand for fresh, chemical-free, nutrient-rich food. Some city residents are joining in the community farming project... Read more
innovation india
2025-04-26
Business uncertainty lingers despite tariff truce
After days of market chaos and rising trade tensions, US President Donald Trump's decision to pause EU tariffs has left European businesses in the lurch. Read more
globalization europe
2025-04-26
Women defying the odds in Tanzania's fish farming sector
Jane Philipo runs a cage-fish farming business on the shores of Lake Victoria. Her company is thriving as she breaks barriers in the male-dominated sector in Tanzania. But beyond profit, she’s now... Read more
food security africa
2025-04-26
Zimbabwe pays white farmers compensation — is it enough?
Zimbabwe has started paying out white farmers who were stripped of land due to reforms more than two decades ago. But many of the former commercial farmers are seeking to renegotiate the compensation... Read more
politics zimbabwe