The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

Populists are taking advantage of agrarian protests sparked by genuine crises – and it all feels horribly familiar, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

A senior public servant and former meat industry leader has departed abruptly after a 10-year stint, drawing questions about the future of his department.

The many reasons to love the grain — beyond just how delicious it is

Growing GM crops like mustard in India will reduce foreign dependency, make edible oil cheaper, and benefit national interest.

The current rate of global warming is threatening the production of organic products and the livelihoods of female farmers in vulnerable communities.

Member of the National Institution for Transforming India (Niti Aayog) Ramesh Chand has been helping governments at the Centre and States to draft policies on agriculture, food production, distribution and climatic resilience. A former professor with the Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Mr. Chand stands for reforms in agriculture systems.

Congress MP accuses BJP of breaking promises to farmers, reducing agriculture budget, and favoring big corporate houses.

A new Labour Code may affect job security in the crisis-ridden tea plantations across India, specifically Assam, a London-based policy research group has warned. The changes include increasing the cash portion of the tea plantation workers’ compensation to 85% compared to the current levels of 60-65% with the rest being…

Estimated 30,000 protesters bring city centre to a standstill as they call on government to reverse decision

Thousands of angry farmers descended on Berlin with their tractors and loudly booed a government minister on Monday, rounding off a week of nationwide protests against plans to cut tax breaks for agriculture.

Farmers join a rally in the German capital demanding a rethink of the government’s plan to end fuel tax break.