The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-03-17
Illegal land grab? Chinese wind farms in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ante Ivkovic herded sheep in Bosnia-Herzegovina with his father as a child. Years later, without his consent or knowledge, he says, a wind farm was built on his property by a Chinese company. Read more
business bosnia and herzegovina
2025-03-17
Spain's farmers, wolves clash in ongoing battle
Castile and Leon is home to western Europe's largest wolf population. The wolves are putting livestock at risk, and farmers want to bring back wolf culls. But EU rules on hunting are stringent. Read more
nature and environment spain
2025-03-17
Farming robots: The future of agriculture?
To offset widespread labor shortages in the agricultural sector, robots are stepping in. Some are trained for planting and harvesting; others take on more delicate work, like picking strawberries and... Read more
innovation united states of america
2025-03-17
Hydroponics could help feed us in the future
Water shortages and flooding linked to human-induced climate change are making farming increasingly unpredictable. Hydroponics can save up to 90% of water used by conventional farming. The ancient... Read more
food security india
2025-03-17
New Zealand sheep farmers fight for their future
Wool was once New Zealand’s biggest export product. Now global competition from synthetic materials is putting sheep farmers under pressure. Read more
business new zealand
2025-03-17
Explainer: Forced labor on the rise around the world
Varying forms of modern slavery have increased significantly in the last five years, according to the UN. This is despite global efforts to eradicate all forms of modern slavery. As the world marks... Read more
human rights africa
2025-03-17
Fog harvesting: How to get water from the clouds
Fog is a cheap and abundant source of fresh water, especially in remote dry regions. And it also has great potential for cities. How does fog collection work, and where it is already being used? Read more
nature and environment chile
2025-03-17
Farmers in Cyprus struggle with water shortages
Prolonged drought and an insufficient number of desalination plants have forced some farmers in Cyprus to radically cut production. For many in agriculture, livelihoods are at stake. Hoping for rain... Read more
nature and environment cyprus
2025-03-17
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
2025-03-17
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
2025-03-17
Burundi: Students boost food security with AI
Students at the University of Ngozi are developing an app to step up food security in Burundi. Most farmers practice small-scale agriculture, lack heavy equipment, and face plant disease. How can AI... Read more
food security burundi
2025-03-17
Preserving heirloom potatoes with science
The Andes' bitter potatoes: the humble key to the future of agriculture? Peruvian biologist Nataly Canales thinks so. But she focuses on ethics, not profit, and asks: Who owns knowledge about plants? Read more
science denmark