The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-01-22
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
2025-01-22
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
2025-01-22
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
2025-01-22
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
2025-01-22
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
2025-01-22
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
2025-01-22
Could an IVF calf help reduce dairy's global emissions?
The birth of Hilda, a calf in Scotland bred to produce less methane, is being hailed as a significant breakthrough for greening the industry. How far could its climate impact go? Read more
nature and environment global issues
2025-01-22
Brazilian cattle farmer hit by drought
Brazil is reeling from one of the worst droughts in its history. DW visited one cattle breeder in the northeastern state of Bahia to see how the lack of rain has impacted him, and the steps he must... Read more
climate brazil
2025-01-22
Cultured food? German startups serving up lab-grown dishes
Would you eat fish, meat and meat-substitute products grown in a lab? Two startups in Hamburg are adding dishes grown in cell cultures to the menu. Can lab-grown food solve the hunger needs of a... Read more
food security germany
2025-01-22
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
2025-01-22
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
2025-01-22
Is Britain seeing the end of its famous fish and chips?
Brexit is one of the reasons the price for the British national dish of fish and chips is skyrocketing. Read more
business united kingdom