Agriculture

Did agriculture get its start in Türkiye? This scientist believes so

In an interview with Haaretz, an Israeli professor suggests agriculture began in what is now Türkiye about 10,500 years ago.

What drove Italy to declare a state of emergency over drought?

Italy has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions on Monday, as research shows two other European countries, Portugal and Spain, are the driest they have been in a thousand years.

Climate change may spark conflict in Africa

Scientists have found interesting details about how climate change plays a role in likelihood and duration of conflict on the African continent.

Food crisis: EU mulls using unused Africa aid to deal with global shortages

As the conflict in Ukraine rocks food prices around the world, the European Union is exploring the possibility of diverting funds to countries that are hardest hit.

Pesticide spraying drones to increase Turkish farmers’ income

Exhibited at an agricultural expo in Diyarbakir, a drone has received a lot of attention from farmers because it promises less water, gas and pesticide use.

How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will impact the global food supply

Russia’s attack on Ukraine could lead to a major food crisis by disrupting current supply chains and further advancing Moscow and China’s influence in global markets.

Climate change is coming for your coffee

Swiss scientists have found that coffee, avocados and cashews will no longer be viable in certain areas they are currently cultivated in, while they may grow in other locations as climate change affects agriculture over the next thirty years.

Mali suffers a toxic mix of climate change, militancy and corporate looting

Land grabbing triggered by lucrative foreign offers for arable land have combined with climate change and violence, pushing Malians to the brink.

Saving seeds and lives: Tunisian women on the frontline of climate change

With Tunisia facing both climate and economic crises, a group of women have started cooperatives and small businesses to protect the environment and create a sustainable livelihood.

In bold step, Biden launches assault on US corporate power

The US president signed an executive order on Friday that would mandate sweeping controls on big business spanning technology, healthcare and agriculture.

Landless women farmers in India respond to growing agrarian distress

Despite the odds, a group of women farmers in the Indian state of Haryana persevered to become success stories after empowering themselves and others in their communities.

Tigray official warns of starvation threats from anti-farming 'campaign'

Top Tigray official Abebe Gebrehiwot says Ethiopian government is telling Tigrayan farmers not to farm and blocking seeds from reaching parts of the northern region.