The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-11-10
Millions in northeastern Nigeria face acute hunger
In Nigeria, the number of people facing acute hunger has reached a record of nearly 31 million, the UN says. Northeastern Nigeria has been particularly hard hit. Escalating violence by various... Read more
catastrophe nigeria
2025-11-10
EU-Mercosur trade deal angers farmers, environmentalists
Europe sees the trade deal with the South American regional trading bloc Mercosur as a chance to open new markets and strengthen is hand. But resistance to the deal is unlikely to let up anytime soon. Read more
politics europe
2025-11-10
World Food Day: Is Ukraine still feeding the world?
Grain harvests in the "world's breadbasket" have dropped by a quarter since Russia's invasion. But more than three years on, Ukraine's role in global food security endures despite disrupted ports... Read more
food security ukraine
2025-11-10
Extreme weather in Turkey causes hazelnut crisis
Nowhere else in the world are as many hazelnuts produced as in Turkey. But this year, a cold snap and heavy rain have destroyed parts of the harvest. It's not just chocolate lovers who will have to... Read more
business turkey
2025-11-10
Germany's potato surplus puts the pinch on farmers
A record-high surplus of potatoes in Germany has driven down prices for consumers, but come at a big cost for farmers. Read more
trade germany
2025-11-10
As bird flu spreads in Europe, farmers cull poultry stock
H5N1 bird flu cases are rising in farm and wild flocks, leading to mass poultry culls and concerns about food supplies. Read more
science europe
2025-11-10
Twin brothers aim to take on global cocoa giants
Cote d'Ivoire is the world's top cocoa producer. But most beans are shipped abroad for processing. Two brothers, Fousseni and Alahassane Diakite, want to change that — and make chocolate more... Read more
business cote d'ivoire
2025-11-10
Cote d'Ivoire sets record kilo price for cocoa
The price of chocolate has significantly increased. And although there are hopes for a bumper cocoa crop this year, the farmers in Cote d'Ivoire have not always profited from the trade, despite higher... Read more
business cote d'ivoire
2025-11-10
Malawi's hunger crisis demands urgent solutions
Malawi is facing one of its worst hunger crises, affecting millions. The president and outside experts say the country must invest in resilient food systems rather than rely on aid to break the cycle. Read more
food security malawi
2025-11-10
Meat from an on-site bioreactor — the farm of the future?
An organic farmer in the Netherlands wants to cultivate meat from his cattle’s cells. Lab-grown meat finally looks set to have an impact on sustainable agriculture. Read more
science netherlands
2025-11-10
China’s soybean import dependence grows amid crop shift
An expected trade deal between China and the US is offering relief to American farmers hit hard by Beijing’s block on soybean imports and China’s challenge to grow enough of its own. Read more
business china
2025-11-10
COP30: How Ghana is reducing its carbon footprint
As COP30 kicks off in Brazil, Ghana's rural communities are leading a grassroots climate push, using indigenous knowledge to cut carbon and protect forests. Read more
nature and environment ghana