The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-07-10
What are the sticking points for the EU's new budget?
The battle over the next long-term EU budget has begun. The EU's institutions have staked out their positions and are seeking significantly more funding, but it is the 27 member states that will... Read more
politics europe
2026-07-10
Poland's organic farms increasingly run by women
In Poland, large-scale farming is on the rise, while the number of small farms is ebbing. At the same time, the number of organic farmers is increasing. The ecological approach is resonating with... Read more
equality poland
2026-07-10
EU is failing to cut pesticide use
With binding cut targets scrapped, the European Union's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals like glyphosate remain on sale across the bloc. Read more
nature and environment europe
2026-07-10
CRISPR gene-editing for crops: Precision tool or new risk?
The EU has eased restrictions on crops developed using novel genetic techniques. While supporters say the technology could help farmers adapt to climate change, critics argue its effects remain poorly... Read more
science europe
2026-07-10
In Kenya, an experiment aims to turn sand into fertile soil
Extreme heat, salinity, little water and no soil — yet crops are sprouting. Forget fertilizers: This Kenyan project uses algae and biology to revive barren land. Read more
climate kenya
2026-07-10
Tiny bees hiding in homes could save India's food supply
In Puducherry, India, stingless bees nest in unlikely places. Native pollinators such as these could decide the future of food and human survival. Read more
nature and environment india
2026-07-10
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
2026-07-10
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
2026-07-10
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
2026-07-10
Nepal's farmers start rice season amid harvest fears
Nepalese farmers celebrate the arrival of the monsoon with Asar Pandra, the festival of rice sowing. But this season, below-average rains are expected, and crops may be in danger. Read more
nature and environment nepal
2026-07-10
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
2026-07-10
Protecting deer and helping farmers
A former farmer has created a sanctuary for deer. But the animals destroy local crops. Now he's working to protect them and the livelihood of local farmers. Read more
nature and environment india