The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-06-15
Germany's spring drought stresses nature, farmers
After the driest March on record, German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke has warned the unusual spring drought will elevate wildfire risks, stress plants and animals and potentially disrupt shipping... Read more
nature and environment germany
2025-06-15
Are endangered fungi not 'cute enough' to be saved?
Fungi might not have the best reputation but are essential for our survival. With many species at risk, scientists say it's up to humans to help them. Read more
nature and environment global issues
2025-06-15
How Hong Kong rice farmers are saving local agriculture
Only a fraction of the rice Hong Kong residents consume comes from local sources. An group of farmers and researchers are trying to preserve rice agriculture, drawing attention to neglected farmland... Read more
food security hong kong
2025-06-15
Steep energy costs harm German industry
Energy-intensive sectors are struggling to operate profitably amid soaring energy costs in Germany. The new government needs to act quickly to ease the pressure on industry. Read more
business germany
2025-06-15
Citizens transform urban green space in Zimbabwe
With Africa's urban population expected to double by 2050, green city spaces will be vital. In Bulawayo, citizens have restored a neglected conservation area. Read more
nature and environment zimbabwe
2025-06-15
German court rejects climate case against energy giant RWE
Judges have dismissed a climate case brought by a Peruvian farmer against German energy company RWE seeking damages for endangering his home due to melting glaciers. Read more
nature and environment germany
2025-06-15
New technology helps to track elephants in Zimbabwe
As climate change brings more drought and less food, elephants often wander into villages, damaging crops and putting lives at risk. But a new tracking technology is helping to prevent that. Read more
nature and environment zimbabwe
2025-06-15
Uganda: Learning to protect Lake Bunyonyi's ecosystem
Lake Bunyonyi is famed for its beauty and biodiversity. A local school teaches students how to protect this unique natural environment. Read more
nature and environment uganda
2025-06-15
How Germany can cope with drought
This spring was one of the driest on record. The dramatic lack of rainfall has serious consequences for Germany's agricultural sector, ecosystem and beyond. Read more
nature and environment germany
2025-06-15
How hydroponic crops reduce herder-farmer conflict in Mali
Bary Sidibe has created a soilless crop system to feed his livestock — which reduces both tree clearing for farmland and conflicts between herders and farmers. Read more
climate mali
2025-06-15
Senegal artist revives indigenous, resilient cotton
Traditional Senegalese cotton has it all — it requires very little water, and its growth actually benefits the soil. Artist Fatim Soumaré is bringing it back to life. Read more
nature and environment senegal
2025-06-15
How to grow food in small spaces
In Tamil Nadu, Dr. Naveen Kumar is proving that a lack of space is no barrier to gardening. What are his secrets to cultivating a farm on a terrace? Read more
food security india