#agriculture
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EconomySevere European Drought and Heatwave Cost Agriculture $3.6 Billion
A severe summer heatwave and drought across Europe have caused an estimated $3.6 billion in agricultural losses, heavily impacting grain production and driving up farming costs.
EconomyUS Tariffs Stalls Canadian Dairy Exports and Threatens Farmers
US tariffs and stalled sales have severely impacted Canadian dairy farmers, prompting retaliatory measures from Ottawa amid growing economic uncertainty.
EconomyHow Africa’s Green Revolution and Monoculture Promotion Threaten Traditional Crops and Food Security
New research shows that AGRA's Green Revolution and promotion of maize monocultures are threatening resilient traditional African crops like millet, cassava, and sorghum, undermining food security and agricultural diversity.
EconomyViolent Clashes Erupt in Bucharest as Romanian Shepherds and Farmers Protest EU Livestock Export Ban
Romanian shepherds and farmers protesting an EU livestock export ban clashed violently with riot police in Bucharest, resulting in injuries, tear gas deployment, and dozens of detentions.
EconomySevere UK Drought Triggers Water Security Fears and Financial Crisis for Farmers
A severe UK drought has devastated crops and pushed farmers to a financial crisis, raising urgent concerns over long-term water security.
EconomyBritish Cereal Farmers Face £5 Billion Loss After Three Consecutive Years of Devastating Harvests
British cereal farmers are projected to lose nearly £5 billion due to the worst harvests on record driven by extreme heat, prolonged drought, and climate change over the past three years.
EconomyFrom Rooftops to Recovery: Gaza's Beekeepers Fight to Revive Their War-Tattered Industry
Despite severe wartime destruction, restrictions, and the loss of agricultural land, resilient beekeepers in Gaza are restarting their businesses on rooftops and struggling to keep the local honey tradition alive.
MiscellaneousHow Small-Scale Farming Projects Are Bringing Hope to Displaced Gaza Farmers
Displaced farmers in Gaza are turning to small rented plots and greenhouses to rebuild their livelihoods and produce food amid widespread agricultural destruction caused by the war.