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2024.04.24
Hawaiian scientist quests to find and save the state’s distinctive sugarcanes
Sugarcane biodiversity disappeared as big plantations dominated the sugar trade in Hawaii, but now old varieties are making a comeback
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2024.04.24
Plant apocalypse: how new diseases are destroying EU trees and crops
From ancient olive groves to root vegetables, foreign pests introduced via the bloc’s open import system are causing damage worth billions – and outbreaks are on the rise
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2024.04.24
Sudan had largest number of people facing extreme food shortages in 2023, UN report shows
The African country accounted for two-thirds of the additional 13.5m people needing urgent help as displacement drove food insecurity globally
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2024.04.24
Beyond greenwashing: 5 key strategies for genuine sustainability in agriculture
As the world awaits the usual lofty promises from the annual UN climate change conference, set to take place later this year in Baku,
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2024.04.23
High-level North Korea agriculture delegation visits Russia, KCNA reports
A North Korean delegation led by a high-ranking agricultural official is visiting Russia, the North's official KCNA news agency said on Sunday, in the latest exchange by Moscow and Pyongyang, which is grappling with chronic food shortages.
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2024.04.23
No plans to pause new farming subsidy scheme
There are no plans to pause the roll out of Wales' controversial new subsidy scheme for farmers, according to Wales' new rural affairs secretary.
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2024.04.22
Driving efficiency and productivity in Africa’s agriculture sectors requires strategic partnerships, greater investments, and the power of digital technologies
Hunger levels in Africa have increased in the past two years, due to lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing conflicts, the climate crisis and economic shocks
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2024.04.19
No longer a mining field
In the district of Kono, in eastern Sierra Leone, the yellow soils lie barren and exposed, gouged out by the relentless quest for diamonds. In large swathes of this region
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2024.04.18
Fresh and frozen imported strawberries highly contaminated with pesticides, report says
Some fresh, frozen and canned nonorganic fruits and vegetables are contaminated with concerning levels of pesticides, according to an investigation by Consumer Reports,
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2024.04.18
Farm bill vote in committee before Memorial Day, says House Ag chairman
After repeated delays, House Agriculture chairman Glenn Thompson said on Tuesday that his committee, “without a doubt, will mark up a farm bill before Memorial Day.