The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-02-07
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
2025-02-07
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
2025-02-07
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
2025-02-07
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
2025-02-07
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
2025-02-07
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
2025-02-07
India's palm tree reverend
Tamil Nadu is home to 50% of India’s palm trees. Their cultural and ecological importance is highlighted by their status as the state's official tree. Rev Godson Samuel has made it his mission to... Read more
nature and environment india
2025-02-07
US farmers fear possible China-Trump trade war repercussions
China is the US's biggest customer when it comes to agricultural products. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose steep tariffs on China in his second term. Many farmers in the US... Read more
politics united states of america
2025-02-07
Is Britain seeing the end of its famous fish and chips?
The price for fish and chips, Britain's national dish, has skyrocketed. Brexit has upended the UK fishing industry. Read more
business united kingdom
2025-02-07
Algae key to food security, haute cuisine
Algae, a superfood, could play a key role in global food security. It's also becoming popular in Chile's haute cuisine. In the central Chilean town of Bucalemu, seaweed gatherers collect cochayuyo... Read more
nature and environment chile
2025-02-07
Uganda farmer grows natural substitute for plastic bottles
A Ugandan farmer is growing calabash or bottle gourds as a natural alternative to plastic bottles. The idea is catching on and business is booming. Uganda still produces some 600 tonnes of plastic... Read more
nature and environment uganda
2025-02-07
Wind farms are green — but at what cost to birds?
Wind is an excellent, eco-friendly source of power, but the turbines sometimes also kill wildlife. It's known as a green-green dilemma. At South Africa's Excelsior Wind Farm, Mauricia Martin helps... Read more
nature and environment south africa