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From sand to spuds: How Algeria galvanised its agricultural sector

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From sand to spuds: How Algeria galvanised its agricultural sector

Culture Series

Meet the Swiss couple giving their cattle a better life, and death

Georg and Claudia Blunier have been living their dream of sustainable farming in the Swiss mountains for 8 years now.

Green News

Why are thousands of Dutch people against important emissions targets?

"We are food producers, not pollution producers," say farmers.

Netherlands

Dutch farmers angry over measures to reduce nitrogen emissions

The Netherlands government unveiled mandate reductions of up to 70% of nitrogen oxides in many places and 95% in other areas to protect nature.

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United Kingdom

Crops go to waste as UK farmers struggle to find workers

Workers from eastern parts of Europe who were picking crops pre-Brexit have not returned and farmers are having to look for replacements further afield to places like the Far East.

Europe News

Trouble over lack of food to increase, says World Food Program analyst

As the war in Ukraine continues, the rise in prices of food may be impacted by extreme climate or export bans.

Europe News

Watch: What has the Common Agricultural Policy brought to the EU?

The Common Agricultural Policy was launched in 1962 with an objective of feeding Europeans after World War II.

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Traditional bullfighting in Pakistan

Traditional bullfighting was held in Rawalpindi, Pakistan with the participation of over 100 farmers.

World

"We are facing a great famine” PM of Slovakia said about blocked seaports on the Black Sea

The Prime Minister of Slovakia and Chancellor of Austria discuss what needs to be done to solve several huge challenges concerning the release of grain from Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea.

Nature

Regenesis: George Monbiot busts damaging farming myths in his new book

Farming is the greatest cause of environmental destruction, but we have the tools to regenerate, writes Monbiot, in his blistering new book.

Qatar 365

Qatar’s innovative farms: from vertical solutions to honey production

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Farming in a desert climate can be hugely challenging but Qatar has been aiming to revolutionise solutions to growing crops in its dry environment. Qatar 365 reports.

Climate

One-third of the world’s corn could be at risk from climate change

What will be missing from our supermarkets when the US Midwest is too hot for corn?

Culture Series

Meet the pig farmer putting animal welfare and sustainability first

Meet the Dutch pig farmer putting animal welfare and sustainability first

Ukraine

Russia offers to lift port blockade in exchange for sanctions relief

Ukraine's inability to export agricultural produce is contributing to the rising global food prices.

Green News

Shocking rise in toxic pesticides on European fruit, says study

Is the fruit and veg you’re buying laced with cancer causing chemicals?

Green News

Genetically modified tomatoes contain more vitamin D, say scientists

Low vitamin D levels affect roughly 1 billion people. Could this be the solution?

Moldova

Moldovan winemakers look to EU after sales to Russia, Ukraine decline

Moldova is Europe's 11th largest wine-producing country, with 3.8% of its territory consisting of vineyards.

Europe News

Belgian farmers struggle as drought and rising costs hit

An unusually dry spring has meant crop yields are so far much lower this year.

Cyprus

Cyprus farmers spill milk in protest over halloumi cheese protection

Goat and sheep herders are angry the cheese's protected status isn't being implemented fast enough.

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Extinction Rebellion activists target Monsanto offices in Buenos Aires

Extinction Rebellion activists protest in front of Monsanto's headquarters in Buenos Aires, against the use of agrochemicals in Argentina's crops.