Nigeria: Farmers killed in suspected Boko Haram attack
A government official in the northeastern state of Borno said at least 40 farmers were killed in a weekend attack. He called on the military to "track and deal decisively" with the…
Taliban poppy ban leaves Afghan farmers angry, jobless
The ban on growing opium poppy has had devastating consequences for Afghanistan's rural population. The Taliban have yet to offer alternatives, and calls for international aid are growing louder.…
Greece’s water shortages spare tourists, leave farmers dry
Drought and the influx of tourists have led to severe water shortages on the Greek island of Naxos. Most locals work in agriculture. While the island uses desalination plants to provide water…
Boko Haram militants terrorize farmers in Nigeria
Boko Haram militants have been terrorizing farmers in northeastern Nigeria, stealing crops and kidnapping agricultural workers for ransom. As DW's Christine Mhundwa reports from Borno State, the violence is exacerbating food shortages…
Poland: Farmers angry at Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed enlargement back on top of Europe's agenda. But taking in new members would strain the bloc's budget.…
We should incentivise farmers, not force them: EU Agriculture Commissioner Wojciechowski
For months, Europe has been rocked by protests as farmers decry high costs and low prices, in addition to what they call unfair competition from Ukraine, and the constraints of environmental regulations.…
India-Pakistan border shelling: Farmers in the crossfire
As elections near, India's nationalist BJP is trying to wrestle votes away from the opposition in Indian-administrated Kashmir. But standard campaign tactics might not be enough to win over Muslim voters in…
Affordable financial services for smallholders farmers
Dr. Debisi Araba is a public policy and strategy specialist and is currently the Managing Director at the AGRF. He spoke with GuardianTV on affordable financial services for smallholder farmers.…
India’s Modi lashes out at protesting farmers
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed farmers protesting his government's agriculture reforms. This week's demonstrations turned violent after farmers broke into the historic Red Fort and clashed with police.…
Kenyan farmers struggle as locusts ravage crops again
As another wave of locusts looms over East Africa, farmers are struggling to come to grips with the destruction of yet another harvest.…
Lagos to shut Third Mainland Bridge for three days (Jan 30 – Feb. 1), SA’s military ends hijab ban
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday.…