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Smart Regions
The project trying to bring back traditional cereal crops to Europe
In partnership with the European Commission
The ‘Re-cereal' initiative not only seeks to boost biodiversity by reintroducing traditional crops, but it is also a scientific project. Institutions as well as public and private entities are involved in the project to optimise cultivation methods, producing robust crops and gluten-free foods.
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Smart Regions
The tech tool that precisely measures vitamins in fruit and veg
In partnership with The European Commission
Measuring the number of vitamins in fruit and vegetables in real-time in the field will soon be a reality thanks to a cheap easy-to-use biosensor. Smart Regions meets the scientists behind the tech.
Euronews Witness
Feeling the heat: the cost of Italy's worst drought in decades
A lack of rain linked to climate change has led to Italy's worst drought in 70 years. Euronews' Julian Gomez visited three of north Italy's most badly affected regions to see for himself both the economic and environmental cost.
Climate Now
Can we grow crops that aren't affected by the changing climate?
In partnership with Copernicus
Will it be possible to feed the planet in a warmer world? The production of key crops like cereals can be hit hard by heatwaves and droughts. Climate Now meets the scientists attempting to uncover and harness the secrets of the most resistant plants.
World
Wine and Rum: Angolan producers thrive domestically and eye up the global market
In partnership with Governo de Angola
With a soil and climate that allow two harvests a year, Angola’s Velho do Bero vineyard in Namibe Province is an example of how growers are meeting demand on the domestic market. In Benguela Province, Caxaramba rum uses mainly locally sourced materials to grow, harvest and distil.