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Bayer to buy Monsanto in latest agrochemicals consolidation
A huge merger has been announced in the agriculture world as German drugs and crop chemicals company Bayer has won over US seeds firm Monsanto.A huge merger has been announced in the agriculture world as German drugs and crop chemicals company Bayer has won over US seeds firm Monsanto.
Bayer raises bid price for Monsanto
Bayer's quest to become the world's largest producer of seeds and pesticides has led it to raise the price it is willing to pay for US firm Monsanto to more than $65 billion.Bayer's quest to become the world's largest producer of seeds and pesticides has led it to raise the price it is willing to pay for US firm Monsanto to more than $65 billion.
Lettuce and livestock perform arabesques down on the farm
There is moonlight in Vermont and there is classical ballet down on the farm in Vermont.There is moonlight in Vermont and there is classical ballet down on the farm in Vermont.
French wine production plunges after bad weather
Winemakers in France have been hit by drought, hail and spring frost that’s seen production plunge by at least ten percent.Winemakers in France have been hit by drought, hail and spring frost that’s seen production plunge by at least ten percent.
Belarussian president offers carrots to a famous visitor
Hollywood actor Steven Seagal visited Belarus and was given a tour of president Alexander Lukashenko’s farm.Hollywood actor Steven Seagal visited Belarus and was given a tour of president Alexander Lukashenko’s farm.
Low milk prices plague French dairy industry
French food giant Lactalis said it would renegotiate milk prices with French farmers after 400 of them protested outside the company’s headquarters in Laval this…French food giant Lactalis said it would renegotiate milk prices with French farmers after 400 of them protested outside the company’s headquarters in Laval this…
ChemChina Syngenta takeover moves closer with US government approval
ChemChina's takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta has moved a step closer with approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the USChemChina's takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta has moved a step closer with approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US
Animal cruelty: is violence inherent to abattoirs?
Shocking hidden camera videos have reignited the debate on animal cruelty. We talk to a farmer, abattoir workers and a sociologist about the killing of animals for food.Shocking hidden camera videos have reignited the debate on animal cruelty. We talk to a farmer, abattoir workers and a sociologist about the killing of animals for food.
Antibiotic resistance - is the meat we eat fuelling a ticking health bomb?
It’s hardly talked about, but antibiotic resistance could be the next big global health problem.It’s hardly talked about, but antibiotic resistance could be the next big global health problem.
Growing food in space: A tale of rats, algae and tomatoes
Is it possible to produce food to eat and air to breathe while in space?Is it possible to produce food to eat and air to breathe while in space?
The European battle over the herbicide known as glyphosate
Currently in Europe, manufacturers of glyphosate have asked to have their European Internal Market licence renewed. But many are opposed to this herbicide and are attempting to block their way.Currently in Europe, manufacturers of glyphosate have asked to have their European Internal Market licence renewed. But many are opposed to this herbicide and are attempting to block their way.
The army of feathered farmers
A vineyard in Stellenbosch, South Africa is using an army of 1,000 Indian Runner ducks to help control snails and pests that are attacking…A vineyard in Stellenbosch, South Africa is using an army of 1,000 Indian Runner ducks to help control snails and pests that are attacking…
What is Monsanto?
Monsanto is no stranger to the headlines.Monsanto is no stranger to the headlines.
Growing for growth: Senegal bets big on agriculture
Senegal has a climate to die for when it comes to growing food, and with enough water and the right investments could become an African ricebasket. The government is doing its best to ensure Senegal fSenegal has a climate to die for when it comes to growing food, and with enough water and the right investments could become an African ricebasket. The government is doing its best to ensure Senegal f
Big farmer is watching! Surveillance technology monitors animal wellbeing
Humans have long been under CCTV surveillance, but now chickens and pigs are being watched too – by big farmer technology!Humans have long been under CCTV surveillance, but now chickens and pigs are being watched too – by big farmer technology!
Takeaway: hi-tech smart farms
Watch out, chickens! Big farmer is watching you! But it is for a good cause – to increase your wellbeing. Researchers have set up cameras, sensorsWatch out, chickens! Big farmer is watching you! But it is for a good cause – to increase your wellbeing. Researchers have set up cameras, sensors
Rome protesters march against planned EU-US free trade deal
Protesters took to the streets of Rome on Saturday to say ‘No’ to TTIP, the sweeping free trade deal being negotiated between the European Union andProtesters took to the streets of Rome on Saturday to say ‘No’ to TTIP, the sweeping free trade deal being negotiated between the European Union and
Russians offered free land in the country's Far East
President Putin has approved a law giving Russians free land in the country’s far east. It’s one of a number of moves aimed at boosting thePresident Putin has approved a law giving Russians free land in the country’s far east. It’s one of a number of moves aimed at boosting the
Wine war: French ambassador summoned over Spanish truck attacks
Spain’s Foreign Ministry has summoned France’s ambassador after French farmers hijacked Spanish trucks at the border and drained their cargo of wineSpain’s Foreign Ministry has summoned France’s ambassador after French farmers hijacked Spanish trucks at the border and drained their cargo of wine
Russian farmers furious about alleged illegal land grabs
All signs pointed to the European Union’s sanctions on Russia being a positive move for the country’s small domestic farmers. But two years onAll signs pointed to the European Union’s sanctions on Russia being a positive move for the country’s small domestic farmers. But two years on
Belgian farmers protest
Belgian farmers demonstrated in Brussels demanding price regulation for milk and pork, during a meeting of European agriculture ministers in theBelgian farmers demonstrated in Brussels demanding price regulation for milk and pork, during a meeting of European agriculture ministers in the
Doomsday Vault ensures a failsafe backup for the world's seeds
What would we do for food in the event of a global disaster, such as climate change or nuclear war? Well that’s where the Svalbard Global Seed VaultWhat would we do for food in the event of a global disaster, such as climate change or nuclear war? Well that’s where the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Tohoku rises from the tsunami with an agricultural revolution
In this first episode of “Focus” Special Japan we discover how the Tsunami-struck region of Tohoku has begun to recover, five years after theIn this first episode of “Focus” Special Japan we discover how the Tsunami-struck region of Tohoku has begun to recover, five years after the
4th annual Africa Development Forum: what is the focus?
Transforming agriculture from a subsistence activity into a driver of development and growthTransforming agriculture from a subsistence activity into a driver of development and growth
From peelings to pork - animal feed reimagined
In this week’s Futuris we look at an ambitious research project appears to have set out to prove the old adage that ‘you are what you eat’ byIn this week’s Futuris we look at an ambitious research project appears to have set out to prove the old adage that ‘you are what you eat’ by
Takeaway: from peelings to pork
Cute, aren´t they? Every day, these piglets eat a special menu… … a mix of cereals, soy and olive waste. Researchers want to understand ifCute, aren´t they? Every day, these piglets eat a special menu… … a mix of cereals, soy and olive waste. Researchers want to understand if
French President heckled by angry farmers
Riot police called in and several arrests have been made after tempers flared at the prestigious Agriculture Fair in Paris.Riot police called in and several arrests have been made after tempers flared at the prestigious Agriculture Fair in Paris.
Greek farmers camp outside parliament to protest tax reforms
Thousands of Greek farmers protested against controversial pension reform plans on Saturday (February 13). Many spent Friday night camped out inThousands of Greek farmers protested against controversial pension reform plans on Saturday (February 13). Many spent Friday night camped out in
Greek farmers' pension protests bring violence to Athens
A day of violent farmers’ protests in Greece blazed on into the night as police fought demonstrators in the capital for the first time over pensionA day of violent farmers’ protests in Greece blazed on into the night as police fought demonstrators in the capital for the first time over pension
Greek farmers protesting pension reform plans clash with riot police
Violent clashes erupted in Greece as protesting farmers attempted to occupy the agriculture ministry in Athens on Friday (February 12). Riot policeViolent clashes erupted in Greece as protesting farmers attempted to occupy the agriculture ministry in Athens on Friday (February 12). Riot police