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Agriculture

9 articles

Why is safety gear failing to stop the global poisoning crisis?

A landmark 2026 study reveals that nearly half of the world's 934 million agricultural workers suffer from acute pesticide poisoning every year. While Californi…

Health World Pesticides

Kärt Lepik · Sep 04, 2026 • 14:39

Can new soil data reverse European desertification?

Europe faces a €738 billion financial threat as 70% of its soil degrades, pushing policymakers to treat dirt as critical infrastructure. From the parched olive …

Environment Science European Union

Kärt Lepik · Sep 01, 2026 • 06:14

1,000 volunteers buried underwear to measure soil health

Researchers sent 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear to volunteers to bury across Switzerland, uncovering a massive gap in soil health between gardens and lawns. Th…

Science Environment Soil Health

Kärt Lepik · Aug 31, 2026 • 15:54

Falber Acquires RPK: A Strategic Shift in Baltic Dairy

Estonian dairy giant Agrone, through its parent Falber Investments, has acquired Latvia's RPK and the iconic Kārums brand. This deal marks a significant shift f…

Business Finance Estonia

Elisabeth Saar · Aug 21, 2026 • 16:00

Can a Nine-Fold Budget Jump Shield Farms Before the Next Dry Summer?

As global insurance markets collapse under $42 billion in climate losses, Estonia is betting on a €1 million subsidy to keep farms protected. This deep dive exp…

Business Environment Estonia

Kärt Lepik · Aug 13, 2026 • 09:59

Who Pays When the Black Sea Grain Corridor Finally Breaks?

Following the August 2026 strike on Novorossiysk, the Black Sea grain war has entered a phase of total infrastructure attrition. As Ukrainian wheat exports face…

World Finance Ukraine

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 13, 2026 • 07:30

Will a 20-day harvest shift change how Bordeaux wine tastes?

Bordeaux is combatting rising temperatures and wildfire risks with a 1.2 million EUR annual investment in heat-resistant grape varieties and engineered canopy m…

Environment Business Bordeaux

Kärt Lepik · Jul 31, 2026 • 13:25

Can $202 million save food security from the Super El Niño?

The 2026 Super El Niño is more than a weather event; it is a $202 million race against a 2.0 °C temperature anomaly that threatens the livelihoods of 500 millio…

Environment Science World

Kärt Lepik · Jun 24, 2026 • 09:14

Estonian Bee Health: Why 10% Mortality is a Systemic Win

Estonia's 10% winter bee mortality rate is a biological success story in a region where 30% losses are common. The secret lies in a transition from synthetic ch…

Environment Science Estonia

Kärt Lepik · Jun 04, 2026 • 12:16