The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-05-10
Meet the 2024 World Food Prize Laureates
Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin are recognized for their work on the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, also known as the doomsday vault. Read more
2024-05-10
Congress Must Pass the Farm Bill to Address Food Security
'We need a strong farmer-focused Farm Bill and we need it now. For Americans, for our allies and for our planet.' Read more
2024-05-10
Will There Be a Farm Bill in 2024?
The Republican-controlled House and Democratic-controlled Senate have each unveiled their own competing Farm Bill priorities. Read more
2024-05-07
Project Collects Shells to Restore Oyster Habitats
The MA Oyster Project is collecting oyster shells and returning them to the water, offering the shellfish 'a home, a place to attach to.” Read more
2024-05-03
Bringing Youth Back to the Farm in Rural America
The Breakfast Club teaches youth how to raise hogs, helping first-generation farmers pursue a career in agriculture. Read more
2024-05-02
Making Big Bets for a More Resilient Future
“Making innovation, science, and progress available to everybody can change the face of humanity,' says Rajiv Shah. Read more
2024-05-01
Unveiling the Link Between Agriculture and Fossil Fuels
Through legal action, reports, and advocacy, CIEL is working to expose the powerful hold that the fossil fuel industry has on the food system. Read more
2024-04-29
Book Excerpt: 'Commodities and Consolidation'
'As farms consolidate, more and more of the wealth leaves rural communities and flows to the Cargills of the world.' Read more
2024-04-24
EU Policy. Parliament reinforces support for GMO deregulation
Backers of a new generation of genetically modified crops have urged governments to support the new technology after the EUropean Parliament restated its support. Read more
2024-04-24
Green MEPs warn about ‘attack’ on environmental policies
Gains for right-wing politicians at the upcoming European elections could mean the end for the EU's Green Deal. Read more
2024-04-22
Climate hazards pose risk for 70% of the world’s workers, report warns
Numerous health conditions from cancer to pesticide poisoning have been linked to climate change. Read more
2024-04-22
EU Policy. Belgium issues ultimatum over energy tax reform
A revision of a law setting minimum levies for fuels and electricity promised to bring an end to the era of tax-free energy for airlines and ship operators, but reform has been stalled for years, with... Read more