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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ávila that cannot drink tap water due to aquifer contamination: 'It will worsen due to large farms'

In Ávila, Spain, residents face severe water contamination issues, attributed to intensive agriculture and pig farming, which renders tap water undrinkable.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"It should be the mirror": in the countryside they celebrated Milei's promise about export taxes, but there were concerns about the timing and doubts about seeds

Agricultural leaders in Argentina expressed cautious optimism regarding President Milei's promise to continue reducing export taxes, although they emphasized the need for more predictable policies.

Mar 2 • 04:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Message to the countryside: Milei promised to continue lowering withholdings as long as fiscal balance allows and spoke about a regime for seeds

President Javier Milei assured that the government will responsibly lower agricultural withholdings depending on the fiscal surplus and introduced a new regime for seed innovation.

Mar 2 • 02:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Maybe the problem for pig producers is that the debate has become too fact-based

An article discusses the frustration of a pig farmer regarding the political discourse surrounding the livestock industry in Denmark, emphasizing a disconnect from reality and the reliance on factual debate.

Mar 2 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"The Gaucho of the AFA": the agricultural power of the leader who paid millions for a great champion and appeared in the photo with the gendarme Gallo

Fernando Isla Casares, the AFA secretary known as "El Gaucho," blends agricultural leadership with his football administration, highlighting his significant role in both sectors.

Mar 2 • 00:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister visited the ground zero of ‘Fusarium’: the situation is under control

The Ecuadorian government is actively monitoring and controlling the spread of Fusarium R4T in El Oro, using drones and maintaining strict phytosanitary protocols.

Mar 2 • 00:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows the moment when water flows again in a river in Piauí after 8 months of drought

A video captures the return of water to the Boa Vista River in Piauí after an eight-month drought, bringing relief to local communities and agriculture.

Mar 1 • 23:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cattle tick reduces milk production and worries producers in the Midwest of MG

Cattle tick infestations are significantly impacting milk production and causing financial distress for farmers in the Midwest region of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Mar 1 • 17:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Agricultural Show: A Drop in Attendance for the 2026 Edition

The latest edition of the Salon international de l’agriculture has witnessed a significant decline in attendance amid challenges such as the absence of cattle due to disease and ongoing agricultural crises.

Mar 1 • 16:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Agricultural Show: Attendance Falls by 27.9% This Year Due to Absence of Cattle

The Salon International de l'Agriculture saw a 27.9% decrease in attendance this year, with 437,402 visitors, attributed to the absence of cattle.

Mar 1 • 16:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

17-Year-Old from the Farm Celebrates First Week in Medical School at Federal University

Fernando Abreu Miranda, a 17-year-old student, celebrates his first week at the Federal University of Tocantins after overcoming various challenges while working in agriculture.

Mar 1 • 14:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The hidden treasure in the ancient commune of Casas Viejas

The article discusses the untapped agricultural and economic potential of the former Casas Viejas commune near Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Mar 1 • 12:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

This is not a myth: strawberry bushes are laden with sweet and large berries - 30 kg from the patch

Strawberry growers share secrets of achieving high yields by choosing the right varieties and ensuring optimal growing conditions.

Mar 1 • 11:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Hidden Gene: A New Discovery That May Prevent the Extinction of Bananas

A new genetic discovery could help prevent the extinction of the globally dominant Cavendish banana variety, which is threatened by a disease called Fusarium wilt.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fig Planting Attracts Producers from the Southwest of SP

Producers in Itapetininga, SP, face challenges due to early rains affecting fig harvesting strategies this season.

Mar 1 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Producers Harvest Tomato Crop

Tomato producers in Tabatinga and Pirajuí, São Paulo, are optimistic about a more vigorous harvest despite the challenges posed by intense heat.

Mar 1 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heat May Compromise Lettuce Production in Many Regions

Climate change is increasingly impacting lettuce production in Brazil, particularly in São Paulo, where rising temperatures pose significant challenges for farmers.

Mar 1 • 10:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Like a medical appointment: changes to truck access to the ports of Gran Rosario and mandatory time slots established

The government of Santa Fe will implement a mandatory time-slot system for trucks entering the ports of Gran Rosario to improve logistics during peak harvest times.

Mar 1 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Illegal Slaughter: Under the Cover of Darkness, the Meat Thieves Strike

Illegal cattle slaughters have been occurring on the pastures of the Wunderle family in Biblis-Nordheim, leaving them feeling vulnerable and the perpetrators unapprehended.

Mar 1 • 09:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Research with biochar boosts watermelon cultivation in an indigenous community in Roraima

Biochar use is helping the Mauixi indigenous community in Brazil enhance watermelon cultivation, overcoming soil challenges and generating income.

Mar 1 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Australia kills thousands of wild donkeys, but later discovers they can save the desert, create water, restore soil, and protect farms

Australia's approach to wild donkeys has shifted, recognizing their potential benefits in restoring arid land.

Mar 1 • 08:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain produced by the Amazon is worth more than R$ 100 billion per year

A study highlights the economic value of rainfall produced by the Amazon rainforest, estimating its worth at over R$ 100 billion annually for Brazil's economy.

Mar 1 • 08:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The first international competition for Frankovka grapes has given the old variety its own celebration

The first international competition celebrating the Frankovka grape variety has taken place, highlighting the importance of this traditional Czech wine.

Mar 1 • 08:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cooperatives, the 'key' in the agri-food sector

The article discusses the significance of cooperatives in Greece's agri-food sector, highlighting their role in enhancing competitiveness and ensuring livelihood for farmers.

Mar 1 • 05:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government postpones recognizing historic irrigation systems as Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Spanish government has postponed the recognition of historic irrigation systems as Intangible Cultural Heritage due to substantial objections received during the process.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Portrait of Castilla y León: An Autonomous Community Seeking the Formula to Stop Emptying Out

Castilla y León, an autonomous community in Spain, faces challenges of depopulation amid modern agricultural advancements and an upcoming election.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Farmers dug ditches to contain wild boars and protect crops that can be destroyed in a single night

Farmers in Brazil are digging ditches to keep wild boars away from their crops, which can be devastated overnight due to the animals' feeding habits and destructive behaviors.

Mar 1 • 00:17 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Agricultural Show: focus on the agricultural sector in Sainte-Juliette-sur-Viaur, in Aveyron

The 2026 edition of the International Agricultural Show in Paris highlights the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in the small commune of Sainte-Juliette-sur-Viaur in southwestern France.

Feb 28 • 23:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Milei travels in his triumphalist bubble

Javier Milei celebrates positive economic indicators while downplaying significant areas of concern in Argentina's economic landscape.

Feb 28 • 23:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia Earns $288.48 Million From Horticulture Exports in Seven Months, Amid Sector Bottlenecks

Ethiopia reports significant earnings from horticulture exports in the first seven months of the fiscal year, facing challenges in infrastructure and logistics.

Feb 28 • 21:37 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘The cows beat the shit out of the robots the first day’: the tech revolution designed to improve dairy farming

Dairy farmers in Australia are adopting robotic milking systems to transform their operations and improve efficiency in milk production.

Feb 28 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains in Piauí destroy crops, break roads, and interrupt classes; see the damage

Heavy rains in southern Piauí have caused significant damage to crops, roads, and educational institutions.

Feb 28 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The most Montuvian parish of Guayas

Vernaza, a parish known for its Montuvian traditions and agricultural activities, recently celebrated its anniversary of parish status.

Feb 28 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Economic rebound, uneven and with low employment

The Argentine government celebrated a 4.4% growth in economic activity in 2025 compared to 2024; however, this growth is largely driven by agriculture, with significant declines in manufacturing and retail sectors.

Feb 28 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Egypt becomes the 2nd largest destination for exports from MT driven by corn, cotton, and beef

Egypt has emerged as the second largest destination for exports of commodities from Mato Grosso in 2025, driven by increases in the import of corn, cotton, and beef.

Feb 28 • 11:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Renting 73,000 hectares: a company advances in a disruptive system to cultivate third-party fields

A new agricultural model in Argentina aims to improve soil management by extending lease agreements and conducting continuous soil monitoring.

Feb 28 • 09:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Favorable Data, the Rescue of the Agriculture Sector, and a World that Needs Food

Argentina's economy is projected to grow by 4.4% in 2025, driven primarily by a record wheat harvest, according to INDEC data.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Each grain with its context, in a market with better prospects

The article discusses the varying commercial realities faced by producers of wheat, corn, sunflower, and soybeans in Argentina, suggesting improved decision-making conditions compared to previous months.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TalTech's Best Developments Promise New Levels of Security, Energy Conservation, and Portable Soil Laboratory

TalTech has awarded its best development works, highlighting innovative solutions for enhancing defense capabilities as well as efficiency in agriculture and energy sectors.

Feb 28 • 08:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Voices from the livestock sector: how to take advantage of the good moment for long-term growth

The Argentine livestock sector is experiencing one of its most favorable periods in recent years, driven by historically high prices for both beef cattle and calves.

Feb 28 • 08:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Blueberry is at the forefront of Peruvian fruit and vegetable production

Blueberries are considered a superfruit in the global market, with Peru being the leading producer in the Southern Hemisphere.

Feb 28 • 08:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A corn in the tank... of the tractor

John Deere unveiled a high-power tractor prototype that runs on E98 ethanol at the Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, emphasizing the potential for field-generated fuel.

Feb 28 • 08:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

South Africa starts mass vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

South Africa is implementing a mass vaccination program for cattle to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that is disrupting livestock supplies and exports.

Feb 28 • 07:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

A tomato variety with popcorn aroma has been created

Chinese scientists have developed a new tomato variety that has a popcorn-like aroma using gene editing technology to address the loss of flavor during the transport and storage of vegetables and fruits.

Feb 28 • 06:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The fields of Murcia seek to attract tourists with the flowers of their crops

The Murcia region is promoting its agricultural flower bloom as a tourist attraction to enhance local heritage and culture.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A youth was writhing on the road... Agriculture Minister Shivraj personally took him to the hospital in his car

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and current Union Agriculture Minister, took a young man injured on the road to the hospital himself, drawing praise from the public for his actions.

Feb 28 • 04:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you know? Fair in RS promotes tasting of grapes and showcases almost 200 varieties of the fruit

A grape fair in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, is showcasing nearly 200 varieties of grapes and offering free guided tastings until March 8.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Almond industry cracks $1.3 billion mark as Chinese demand rises

Australia's almond industry has reached a record valuation of $1.3 billion, driven by a significant surge in demand from China.

Feb 28 • 02:34 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Farmers urged to prioritise safety after four deaths in two months

WorkSafe Victoria has initiated a campaign urging farmers to focus on safety following the recent deaths of four workers in the agricultural sector.

Feb 27 • 23:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso Emphasizes Her Rural Agenda to Contain Vox in the Electoral Stronghold of the Sierra and the Western Arc of Madrid

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, is intensifying her rural agenda to connect with voters in the region's western and northern areas amidst competition with Vox.

Feb 27 • 23:01 UTC

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