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QU studies hydrogel agriculture to support food security in Qatar
Qatar University (QU) has launched a research project aimed at introducing hydrogel agriculture for greenhouse farming in Qatar for the fi rst time. According t
How Israel destroyed Gaza’s ability to feed itself
At the start of summer, Gaza's fields are usually bursting with ripening crops and fruits of all colours, scents and sizes. But, nearly nine months into Israelâ
New Zealand scraps ‘burp tax’ on livestock after backlash from…
Centre-right coalition gov’t says it will focus on ‘practical tools and technology’ to reduce agricultural emissions.New Zealand has scrapped plans for a
Did India’s farmers ditch Modi’s BJP in the 2024 election?
Mumbai, India – As the results of India’s national elections became clear on Tuesday, Narendra Dabhane felt a sense of achievement and relief. The farmer f
If we are to lower food prices and support farmers,…
Land restoration is the key to a well-functioning food system, healthier nature and stable climate.In recent years, people everywhere have endured soaring foo
‘Forgotten citizens’: South Africa’s farm workers threatened with eviction
New Hanover, South Africa – Three generations of Mini Myeza’s family have lived on Oakville pine tree farm in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. Now t
China lifts ban on Australian beef exporters in the latest…
Move follows lifting of restrictions on imports of Australian coal, timber and barley.China has lifted an import ban on five Australian beef producers, the Aust
Ivorian cocoa farmers ‘barely survive’ while chocolate company profits soar
Aboude, Ivory Coast – It’s 11am in Aboude, a village in southern Ivory Coast, and Magne Akoua has already been working on his cacao farm for several hours.
How do you find a bride? The new struggle in…
Yavatmal/Mumbai, India — On a warm Sunday afternoon in April, a group of farmers sits on a roadside bench at the intersection of the highway with their villa
‘Why should we vote?’ India’s jute workers blame politicians for…
Kolkata, India — Amirul Laskar has been out of a job for the past three months, since the jute mill where he was employed shut operations citing losses. The
California farmworkers cheer new housing in town scarred by mass…
Half Moon Bay, California – Almost a year and a half after a mass shooting took the lives of seven farmworkers in the town of Half Moon Bay, California, a new
At least 8 people dead as bus carrying farmworkers crashes…
Bus was carrying 53 farmworkers when it collided with a pick-up truck in central Florida, authorities say.At least eight people have been killed after a bus car
