Egyptian agritech company unveils soilless solution to water shortage
An agritech company in Egypt has introduced a soilless solution to the water shortage that has affected farmers across the country.
Agriculture and food systems take a back seat at COP28
In their attempt to reach consensus about the action to be taken against global warming, negotiators at the UN climate summit, COP 28, basically skipped over food and agriculture while compiling a final statement on climate adaptation.
UK farmers lash out at proposed live farm animal export ban
The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill introduced in the UK parliament on 4 December has been met with a backlash from the farming community.
Climate change and energy prices driving UK food inflation – report
Since 2021, household food bills in the UK have risen by an estimated average of £605 (about R14 419). A new report by an NGO in UK, the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), has ascribed this increase to extreme weather and escalating energy prices.
Dry weather puts serious strain on global sugar reserves
El Niño-induced dry weather conditions in India and Thailand, the second- and third-largest sugar exporters worldwide, are resulting in the highest prices for the commodity since 2011, with global sugar reserves hitting a 14-year low.
Exports of Irish beef to China suspended after confirmed BSE case
The recent suspension of Irish beef exports to China has been described as a blow to the industry. Ireland’s national public service media organisation, RTÉ, reported that beef exports from Ireland to China had been suspended after a case of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was detected in a cow.
US wheat exports reach 52-year low in November
The latest export inspection data in the US indicates that wheat shipments from that country reached a 52-year low in the first week of November.
Low producer prices put pressure on the UK’s milk supplies
There are indications of a notable reduction in milk production on UK farms, with low farm-gate prices putting pressure on margins at a time of the year when production normally increases.
Young, small EU farmers continue their struggle to access financing
Farmers in the EU continue to struggle to secure financing, with small farming operations and young farmers being most affected by a lack of loans and financial investment.
Lumpy skin disease vaccines to safeguard Australian cattle exports
The Australian government has announced that, in its fight to reduce the risk of lumpy skin disease (LSD) entering the country, it will continue to work closely with regional neighbours, national industries, and all state and territory governments.
Can technology help curtail large harvest losses in India?
Farmers in India experience great difficulty delivering the produce they harvest to markets in good condition. According to recent figures released by the Indian government, between 6% and 15% of all fruit, between 5% and 12% of vegetables, and between 4% and 6% of grains were lost in that country during 2022.
Mexico-US GM maize stand-off heads for mediation
The US is seeking an intermediary to resolve a dispute with Mexico, after the latter country banned imports of genetically modified (GM) maize for human consumption from the US.
