VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGThe agri-Influencer from BangladeshUmma Kulsum Popi has turned her passion for sustainable farming into a thriving career. With viral videos and practical advice, she promotes eco-friendly farming methods.DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAutonomous tractors transform farm workPerfect rows—but no one behind the wheel. In India, autonomous tractors are transforming agriculture. Where generations relied on manual labor, AI-driven machines are now taking over.DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCuban farmers warn of fresh food shortage amid US fuel blockadeCuban farmers warn their country will soon run out of fresh food because of the lack of fuel needed to plough and plant their next harvest.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFertilizers are more expensive due to the war in IranGrain-producing countries such as Argentina and Brazil are being hit hard because the prices of diesel and fertilizers are rising much faster than those of their products.DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFarmers, truckers feel pinch of rising energy costsThe average cost of a gallon of regular gas is now over $4 for the first time since 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. Diesel prices also rose on Tuesday, reaching $5.45 a gallon. When energy prices rise, the prices of most other goods r...CBS AmericaVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFuel and fertiliser prices rise in Europe amid the war on IranThe rising cost of fertiliser is driving up costs for farmers, who are warning that food shortages may hit Europe by September.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWTO chief praises 'hard work' despite lack of deal at Yaounde talksThe World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference wrapped up in the wee hours Monday with no results on the key issues of agriculture and much-needed reform of the organisation.AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIndian farmers fear fertilizer shortage as Iran war spikes pricesLocal farmers in India fear a shortage on fertilizers, as prices soar due to the economic impact of conflict in the Middle East. India is a big importer, with much of its supply coming from Middle Eastern countries like Oman and Saudi Ar...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGFarmers face mounting financial strain as diesel prices rise amid warAmerican homes and businesses are feeling the ripple effects of the war in Iran. Gas prices are averaging $3.97 a gallon nationwide, up about one dollar in a month, and the largest four-year increase in 30 years.CBS AmericaVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGaza’s farmers struggle to regrow food amid ruins and shortagesPalestinians in the Gaza Strip are trying to grow their own food again while surrounded by ruins and widespread destruction to farmland.AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGlobal mohair supply flourishes in South Africa's desertLinked by dirt tracks and dotted with remote farms, the sparsely populated Karoo region sits at the heart of the global mohair trade, supplying more than half of the world's output of the fiber prized for its sheen and softness.AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWar in Middle East affecting Moldovan farmersMoldovan farmers are struggling as diesel prices have risen by over 40%, driving up costs across the sector. 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But this is changing: for many women, owning their own farms of rubber trees has become a way to achieve financial freedom.AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSpain olive oil producers fear impact of Trump’s trade threatOlive oil producers in Andalusia are worried about the uncertain future for Spain's flagship product after trade embargo threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who is unhappy about Madrid's refusal to allow U.S. aircraft operate out o...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGThe agri-Influencer from BangladeshUmma Kulsum Popi has turned her passion for sustainable farming into a thriving career. With viral videos and practical advice, she promotes eco-friendly farming methods.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAutonomous tractors transform farm workPerfect rows—but no one behind the wheel. In India, autonomous tractors are transforming agriculture. Where generations relied on manual labor, AI-driven machines are now taking over.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCuban farmers warn of fresh food shortage amid US fuel blockadeCuban farmers warn their country will soon run out of fresh food because of the lack of fuel needed to plough and plant their next harvest.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFertilizers are more expensive due to the war in IranGrain-producing countries such as Argentina and Brazil are being hit hard because the prices of diesel and fertilizers are rising much faster than those of their products.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFarmers, truckers feel pinch of rising energy costsThe average cost of a gallon of regular gas is now over $4 for the first time since 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. Diesel prices also rose on Tuesday, reaching $5.45 a gallon. When energy prices rise, the prices of most other goods r...CBS America
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFuel and fertiliser prices rise in Europe amid the war on IranThe rising cost of fertiliser is driving up costs for farmers, who are warning that food shortages may hit Europe by September.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWTO chief praises 'hard work' despite lack of deal at Yaounde talksThe World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference wrapped up in the wee hours Monday with no results on the key issues of agriculture and much-needed reform of the organisation.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIndian farmers fear fertilizer shortage as Iran war spikes pricesLocal farmers in India fear a shortage on fertilizers, as prices soar due to the economic impact of conflict in the Middle East. India is a big importer, with much of its supply coming from Middle Eastern countries like Oman and Saudi Ar...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGFarmers face mounting financial strain as diesel prices rise amid warAmerican homes and businesses are feeling the ripple effects of the war in Iran. Gas prices are averaging $3.97 a gallon nationwide, up about one dollar in a month, and the largest four-year increase in 30 years.CBS America
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGaza’s farmers struggle to regrow food amid ruins and shortagesPalestinians in the Gaza Strip are trying to grow their own food again while surrounded by ruins and widespread destruction to farmland.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGlobal mohair supply flourishes in South Africa's desertLinked by dirt tracks and dotted with remote farms, the sparsely populated Karoo region sits at the heart of the global mohair trade, supplying more than half of the world's output of the fiber prized for its sheen and softness.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWar in Middle East affecting Moldovan farmersMoldovan farmers are struggling as diesel prices have risen by over 40%, driving up costs across the sector. Many fear they won't make a profit this season and consider government support to be too little too late.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIran war: Energy crisis slams U.S. farmersSoaring diesel and fertilizer costs are hitting US farmers during peak planting season, locking in higher food prices and putting long‑term pressure on America's food supply.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIvory Coast cocoa producers suffer amid global price fallCocoa farmers in Ivory Coast are counting on losses from the reduced global prices.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGChina restricts fertiliser exports as Iran war disrupts global supplyIran war disrupts fertiliser trade as China curbs exports to protect its farmers, tightening global supply and raising food security fears.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGEurope's fertilizer prices surge due to Iran war, Russian dependenceThe fertilizer market is facing a double crisis: the Iran war is driving up prices, the Strait of Hormuz is blocked - and at the same time it is becoming clear how dependent Europe still is on Russian supplies.Euronews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGVerdict in groundbreaking climate damages case suspendedThe ruling, expected on 18 March, has been suspended pending a decision from the French courts on a similar case.Euronews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGEuropean food systems amid climate change, global conflictsWhile global food anchors lead the way, even the most resilient nations are looking vulnerable as the world races to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050.Euronews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGMilk price slide leaves UK dairy farmers on the brinkAs milk prices continue to plummet due to a glut in supply, many UK dairy farmers risk going out of business.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIran war hits U.S. farmers: Fertiliser supply impact producersUS farmers say they need a quick end to the war and even quicker shipping, so they can get back to growing.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSouth African farmers reeling from foot-and-mouth disasterFarmers in South Africa facing an eruption of foot-and-mouth disease say a government vaccination effort has come too late.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAustralian farmers affected by Iran war as fertiliser prices hikeAustralian farmers are being hit hard by the Middle East conflict, with soaring fertiliser prices threatening food security. The country imports almost 70 percent of the chemical urea, which is used in the product. With winter approachin...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCanadian farmers face soaring fertilizer costs with Hormuz closureCanadian farmers are seeing fertilizer price spikes that could impact food production as the Iran war grinds on. Much of the world's fertilizer transits through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now closed to most commercial traffic.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCocoa beans rot in Ivory Coast after commodity crashIn 2024, a surge in cocoa on international markets reached more than $12,000 per metric ton, the highest in decades. Then it crashed to around $4,000 as supply outstripped demandAfricanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSouth Africa still battling FMD in cattleSouth Africa embarked on a mass vaccination of cattle on Friday to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy and livestock supplies and exports.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGhana's cocoa crisis deepens as buyers owe banks $750MGhana's licensed cocoa buyers are staggering under up to $750 million in debt to banks, the Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association revealed Thursday, as delayed payments from regulator Cocobod and falling global prices squeeze the sector.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIvory Coast considers cocoa price cut after GhanaIvory Coast could emulate Ghana by cutting the price paid to farmers for their cocoa beans, Reuters reported Thursday citing government sourcesAfricanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBrazil studies new coffee trees that could resist climate changeThe world's largest urban coffee plantation, located in Brazil's sprawling Sao Paulo, this week welcomed some 1,500 new coffee plants as researchers prepare to study their capacity to resist climate change and pests.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIvory Coast women tap into financial freedom through rubber tree farmsIn Ivory Coast, only five percent of women own agricultural land. But this is changing: for many women, owning their own farms of rubber trees has become a way to achieve financial freedom.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSpain olive oil producers fear impact of Trump’s trade threatOlive oil producers in Andalusia are worried about the uncertain future for Spain's flagship product after trade embargo threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who is unhappy about Madrid's refusal to allow U.S. aircraft operate out o...Reuters
