August 19, 2026 | 08:21 GMT +7

In Germany, record heat meets climate action fatigue

In Germany, record heat meets climate action fatigue

(VAN) Climate action does not seem to be a priority for the German government - despite record temperatures, heat-related deaths and drought. Why aren't more people taking to the streets in protest?

In-ovo sexing gains momentum as EU adoption reaches 40%

In-ovo sexing gains momentum as EU adoption reaches 40%

(VAN) The use of in-ovo sexing technology continues to expand rapidly across the egg industry, with an estimated 40% of the EU's commercial layer flock now produced using the technology.

‘Excellent profit’: Meet the Bavarian hop farmer securing his harvest and income with solar 'hats'

‘Excellent profit’: Meet the Bavarian hop farmer securing his harvest and income with solar 'hats'

(VAN) No rain, no hops – no hops, no beer. Climate change, heat and dry farmland are hitting Bavaria’s key crop. Could solar panels save it?

Retired school principal saves tiny zoo from extinction

Retired school principal saves tiny zoo from extinction

(VAN) 'Grandpa Feng's' dedication to caring for animals wins online fame, aids its survival.

CoBank: Fertilizer prices likely elevated through 2028

CoBank: Fertilizer prices likely elevated through 2028

(VAN) Global conflicts and supply chain disruptions will continue to reshape the nutrient market, keeping fertilizer prices above pre-Iran war levels through 2028, according to a report from CoBank.

India buys 1.1 million tonnes of urea from Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria

India buys 1.1 million tonnes of urea from Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria

(VAN) India has sharply increased urea purchases from Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz force New Delhi to diversify fertiliser supplies and push costs higher.

In Xi's footsteps: Achieving harmony with nature

In Xi's footsteps: Achieving harmony with nature

(VAN) President Xi Jinping has always attached great importance to ecological conservation. Following in his footsteps across China, let's explore his vision of harmony between humanity and nature.

Colombian earthquake disrupts vital coffee export route

Colombian earthquake disrupts vital coffee export route

(VAN) Operations paused at port handling most of Colombia’s bean shipments.

Viet Nam has the opportunity to lead a high-quality forest carbon market

(VAN) The ERPA negotiation week with the LEAF Coalition represents another milestone in the country's efforts to build a transparent forest carbon market and move closer to achieving net-zero emissions.

Fruit fusion: how will the market react to Chinese scientists’ lychee-longan creation?

Fruit fusion: how will the market react to Chinese scientists’ lychee-longan creation?

(VAN) Described as tender and crisp, Cuimi delivers about double the yield compared with Shixia longan, say developers.

World off-track on nearly every food system goal, latest assessment reveals

World off-track on nearly every food system goal, latest assessment reveals

(VAN) The 2026 Food Systems Countdown analysis reveals that progress is too slow and insufficient to meet 2030 goals, but 2050 could still be achievable, provided actions are consistent and accelerated.

Cooking robots recreate dishes of master chefs as AI perfects recipes

Cooking robots recreate dishes of master chefs as AI perfects recipes

(VAN) A cooking robot in Changsha, Hunan province, can turn out a plate of chili fried pork in just over two minutes, using artificial intelligence to control everything from heat and timing to seasoning.

Top 10 things you didn’t know about offshore wind energy

Top 10 things you didn’t know about offshore wind energy

(VAN) This map was produced by the National Laboratory of the Rockies using modeled wind resource estimates developed via the Wind Integration National Dataset (WIND) Toolkit and is intended for general educational purposes only.

What can Asia’s businesses expect from El Nino’s impact on food prices?

What can Asia’s businesses expect from El Nino’s impact on food prices?

(VAN) To soften cost pressures, firms should identify commodities exposed to both climate and policy risks early.

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