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Firefighters battle fire after fertiliser explosion in England
A fertiliser explosion at a farm in Essex triggered a major incident.
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Maasai women turn drought into income through fodder farming in Tanzania
As drought kills livestock, Maasai women are turning drought-resistant grass into animal feed and income.
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Israeli settlers threaten to kill Palestinian farmer and harass sheep
A Palestinian farmer recounts the moment a large group of Israeli settlers hit him and harassed his livestock.
Published On 7 Jun 2026
Kenyan graduates turn to AI tools for farming as jobs dry up
Young farmers are combining traditional agriculture with mobile apps to build livelihoods in the absence of formal jobs.
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MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight
‘Make America Healthy Again’ activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and questions for the midterms.
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Poisonous invasion: What is the ‘devil’s trumpet’ harming crops in Iraq?
The spread of datura is forcing the Iraqi Interior Ministry to urge farmers and citizens to report if spotted.
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How badly is Europe affected by fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war?
EU launches fertiliser plan as Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels food security fears.
US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks
China will buy ‘at least’ $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.
Amid the fertiliser crisis, Africa has a chemical-free option: Agroecology
Amid the looming fertiliser crisis, African states should invest in sustainable agriculture to increase yields and food
Macron unveils $27 billion Africa investment, urges reset with Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron, in Kenya for the Africa Forward summit, called for a ‘fundamental reset’ in Africa.
Published On 12 May 2026
Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan’s war scorched its ‘breadbasket’
Data from satellites shows how Sudan’s war devastated its farming heartland, triggering a unprecedented hunger crisis.
