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Saving food to save the planet: European initiatives take on food waste
In partnership with The European Commission
Around a third of all the food produced for human consumption is thrown away every year. The CO2 emissions created during the production and disposal of this surplus food are damaging the planet. But there are now many European initiatives around to help find solutions for this excess food.
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Technology, agriculture's friend for the sustainable farms of the future
In partnership with The European Commission
Farm of the Future is a project in partnership with the EU Commission's 'Farm to Fork' strategy. It uses the latest technology and innovations to produce sustainable agriculture for a healthier planet.
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Making agriculture sustainable - researchers create the Farm of the Future
In partnership with The European Commission
Wijnand Sukkel works for Farm of the Future in the Netherlands. This project is harnessing technology and innovative production to make farming sustainable. Sukkels knows what is needed to turn agriculture around.
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Volunteers pick fruit in Australian cemetery to combat food insecurity
"When we first started the real focus was on reducing waste, but we quickly realised what a problem food security is in Ballarat, and that's become the main reason for what we do," says co-Founder of Hidden Orchard Ellen Burns.
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Meet the EU farmers using fewer pesticides to make agriculture greener
In partnership with The European Commission
One of the EU's green goals is to reduce the use of harmful pesticides by 50% by 2030. To achieve this goal, educational initiatives and new methods are being taught to new generation of farmers across Europe.
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How one farm in Angola was successfully created during the COVID-19 pandemic
In partnership with Governo de Angola
Business Angola takes a look at how one farm has managed to boom during a health crisis and is already looking to expand its fruit crop exports within just a few months.