Food security, consumer groups protest Kenya's GMO decision
Food security, consumer rights and biodiversity groups are protesting Kenya’s reversal of a ban on…
Welfare group reports severe breaches on Romanian fur farms
SIGHISOARA, Romania — In a dingy basement, chinchillas bred to provide the fashion industry…
Denmark to allow 'significantly reduced' mink production
Denmark’s government says a temporary ban on mink breeding will expire Jan. 1, allowing mink…
US announces $40 million agricultural aid to Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The United States on Saturday announced $40 million in aid to buy…
Silver lining: Northeast drought benefits some businesses
BOSTON — There is a silver lining to the drought affecting the northeastern U.S. that…
California pig welfare rule delays frustrate small farmers
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ohio hog farmer Joe Brandt changed his operation a few years ago to give…
European drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops
LUX, France — Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish cover…
Virginia regulators OK Dominion's planned offshore wind farm
RICHMOND, Va. — State regulators on Friday approved an application from Dominion Energy…
Hot, dry summer: Dutch government declares water shortage
As the Dutch capital baked in the heat, municipal workers sprayed water on bridges over the…