The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-12-13
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
2024-12-13
Taliban poppy ban is economic hit to farmers
The ban on growing opium poppy has had devastating consequences for Afghanistan's rural population. The Taliban have yet to offer alternatives, and calls for international aid are growing louder. Read more
politics asia
2024-12-13
Smart farms, greener fields — beating drought in Tamil Nadu
As India faces soaring heat and drought, farmers are turning to smart farming. Puspavathi manages her 40-acre farm with just a smartphone, which helps her to conserve water and boost crops. Read more
nature and environment india
2024-12-13
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
2024-12-13
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
2024-12-13
Desertification drives Kenyan herdsmen to camels
An estimated 75 percent of the world's land is threatened by drought and desertification. As a United Nations conference on the issue wraps up in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, Kenyan herdsmen adapt... Read more
climate kenya
2024-12-13
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
2024-12-13
Could an AI robot cowboy help Australia muster its cattle?
Australia's farmers face labor shortages, making it harder to muster its estimated 26 million beef cows. Could SwagBot, a robot cow herder now fitted with AI technology, help round up cows? Read more
technology australia
2024-12-13
River Nile: Upstream nations challenge Egypt's dominance
Uganda, Ethiopia, and eight other countries oppose Egypt and Sudan's dominance over the Nile River. United under the Nile Basin Agreement, they're challenging colonial-era treaties that have favored... Read more
society africa
2024-12-13
India's farmer protests are on the move again
Protesting farmers camped on highways in northern India are planning their next move after police stopped them from marching on New Delhi. At the core is a long-standing dispute over crop price... Read more
politics india
2024-12-13
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
2024-12-13
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