Now playing Next Health Series 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. 30/03/2021
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Now playing Next Eco-Innovation This Internet of Things startup is ‘solving important global problems' Internet of Thing startup Hiber BV is tackling environmental issues by cutting down on waste. 30/03/2021
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Now playing Next Health Series What does "organic" really mean when we talk about organic food? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Europeans are buying more and more organic food products. But do we even know what food manufacturers actually mean by "organic"? 25/03/2021
Now playing Next Health Series 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. 16/03/2021
Now playing Next Health Series ‘Farm to Fork’, a new Euronews’ series on how to make Europe’s food chain sustainable IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION 'Farm to Fork' is a new Euronews’ mini-series focused on Europe’s green transformation of its food production, distribution and consumption systems. 16/03/2021
Now playing Next Nature Ultraviolet ‘dancing lights’ are enhancing plant growth in fields Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde is merging art and tech to help crops grow faster and more sustainably. 09/03/2021
Now playing Next Business Series 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. 17/02/2021
Now playing Next India India: Farmers block roads as thousands protest over agriculture laws The latest protests came a day after India's agriculture minister defended the laws in parliament, dampening hopes of a settlement. 06/02/2021
Now playing Next Green News What are Indian farmers protesting and how is Rihanna involved? A backlash against ‘sensationalist’ celebrity tweets emerges, as farmers continue to strike on the streets of India. 03/02/2021
Now playing Next no comment India's military parade interrupted by protesting farmers Authorities had agreed to allow tens of thousands of farmers to stage a tractor rally as long as they waited for the military parade to end. 26/01/2021
Now playing Next Conscious Travel Why are agricultural escapes so popular among urban dwellers? COVID-19 has left urbanites weary and craving connection with the earth. 'Cultivications' are the next big thing. 22/01/2021
Now playing Next Conscious Travel Four wholesome ‘live off the land’ retreats to try around the world 'Cultivacations' where you can blend agriculture with luxury stays is set to be the next big travel trend. 20/01/2021
Now playing Next Living The future of wine: What can Israel’s desert vineyards teach Europe? Overcoming harsh growing conditions, desert winemakers have some lessons for Europe's warming wineries. 18/01/2021
Now playing Next France At least 200,000 ducks culled in France amid bird flu outbreak Producers of foie gras in France are calling for state compensation as hundreds of thousands of ducks are culled to contain an outbreak of bird flu. 06/01/2021
Now playing Next Greece Greek olive harvest hit as pandemic leads to labour shortage Olive producers in Greece say the harvest will fall by up to a fifth this year because the pandemic is preventing the arrival of seasonal workers 20/12/2020
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