The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-03-06
At Africa-Europe summit, Angola balances China, the West
Geopolitical rivalries can come with perks: Just look how many countries are vying for Angola's attention. The capital, Luanda, is bustling with international delegations coming in and out. But does... Read more
politics angola
2026-03-06
Virus has killed almost 9 million birds ― and counting
Authorities say bird flu poses a low risk to people right now, but in animals — both wild and domestic — it's causing global devastation. If left uncontrolled, it could also mutate into something far... Read more
health united states of america
2026-03-06
How these Indian women are driving a new food security model
In Rourkela, eastern India, farmers store unsold produce in solar-powered cold storage rooms and sell it at a later date, cutting food waste and securing farmers' income. Read more
food security india
2026-03-06
Fact check: Content farm videos on Merz, Starmer and Trump
Fake videos of political leaders often go viral online. DW's Fact check department analyzes how content farms use algorithm-driven formats, and what narratives they reinforce. Read more
technology europe
2026-03-06
EU advances Mercosur South America trade deal despite strife
A majority of EU countries have agreed to sign a deal with the South American trading bloc, Mercosur. The pact links the EU with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay for one of the world's largest... Read more
trade europe
2026-03-06
Banana farm pesticides back in focus after sterility ruling
A French court has rejected a compensation claim against US multinationals by Nicaraguan farm workers poisoned by the pesticide Nemagon. Farmers worldwide still rely on noxious chemicals, often... Read more
nature and environment nicaragua
2026-03-06
Tamil Nadu's pastoralists revive grassland wisdom
As grazing lands shrink, Tamil Nadu's pastoralists are driving regenerative farming, turning cattle dung into natural fertilizer and renewable energy. Read more
nature and environment india
2026-03-06
Solar-powered irrigation transforming life in northern Ghana
Solar power is boosting dry‑season harvests, reducing migration, and strengthening livelihoods. A women’s cooperative shows how clean energy can bring change. Read more
nature and environment ghana
2026-03-06
How an online 'Milk Map' is helping Serbian farms survive
Serbian dairy farmers are struggling with the dual challenge of low farm gate prices and cheap imports. Some have been blocking roads in protest. But instead of the government, it is IT experts who... Read more
politics serbia
2026-03-06
West African farmers conquer social media
Some farmers in West Africa use TikTok and other social media platforms to tap into markets, share knowledge and enhance the image of their profession. Digital access is noticeably increasing their... Read more
nature and environment senegal
2026-03-06
Germany makes wolf-hunting legal again
The German parliament has passed a legal amendment to allow wolves to be killed again. Farmers have welcomed the change, though wildlife organizations say it is counterproductive. Read more
nature and environment germany
2026-03-06
How protecting nature could make the world safer
Debt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability. Read more
nature and environment