Cambodia’s famed Kampot pepper withers in scorching heatwave
By Suy SE KAMPOT, Cambodia, May 13, 2024 (AFP) - Farmer Chhim Laem shakes his head as he walks between…
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EU chief proposes raising tariffs on Russian grain
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 22, 2024 (AFP) - EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday Brussels was proposing raising tariffs…
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Why are India’s farmers protesting again?
By Bhuvan BAGGA NEW DELHI, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Thousands of Indian farmers on tractors are riding towards…
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France offers cash and support to protesting farmers
By Myriam LEMETAYER, Tom BARFIELD PARIS, Feb 1, 2024 (AFP) - France's government offered a slew of new concessions Thursday…
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Countries block Swedish pork over swine fever outbreak
STOCKHOLM, Sept 11, 2023 (AFP) - Several countries have blocked imports of Swedish pork after a recent outbreak of African…
3 years ago
In Costa Rica, saving seeds to feed future generations
By Alberto PEÑA Agence France-Presse TURRIALBA, Costa Rica (AFP) -- In the tropical mountains of Costa Rica, scientists guard a…
3 years ago
Top rice supplier India bans some exports
MUMBAI, India (AFP) -- The world's biggest rice exporter India has banned some overseas sales of the grain "with immediate…
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We may be underestimating the climate risk to crops: researchers
PARIS, July 4, 2023 (AFP) - The risks of harvest failures in multiple global breadbaskets have been underestimated, according to…
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Israel enlists drones, AI and big data to farm for the future
By Jonah Mandel Agence France-Presse EYAL, Israel, June 28, 2023 (AFP) - As climate change and global population growth pose…
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Ukrainian farmers mourn animals and crops lost in flood
By Yulia Silina Agence France-Presse AFANASIYIVKA, Ukraine, June 13, 2023 (AFP) -- Yuriy, a 56-year-old Ukrainian farmer, stands chest-deep in…
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Canadian Prairies farmers try to adapt to a warming world
By Mathiew LEISER Agence France-Presse DAVIDSON, Canada, June 13, 2023 (AFP) -- Following repeated droughts, Canadian farmers are trying to…
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South Africa presses for recognition of its high-end olive oil
By Julie BOURDIN Agence France-Presse STELLENBOSCH, South Africa, May 24, 2023 (AFP) -- South Africa is famous for its wines…
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