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France

Farmers storm Paris with tractors to oppose EU-Mercosur deal

French farmers drove about 100 tractors into the French capital, protesting Brussels' trade deal with five South American nations. The protesters bypassed police barriers to reach landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.

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French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris

French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal.

Europe News

Italy, France seek relief on fertilisers from EU's carbon border tax

France and Italy are calling on the European Commission to exempt carbon tariffs on imported fertilisers from the bloc's carbon border tax, which came into force on January 1. They argue that the measure will help preserve European competitiveness for local farmers.

Smart Regions

Making peatlands a green economy in Ireland's Midlands

In partnership with the European Commission

Emissions from dried peat are a major issue in the Irish Midlands. The Peatlands for Prosperity project is pioneering paludiculture, transforming carbon-producing land into a sustainable source of economic opportunity.

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Afghanistan

Afghan farmers suffer major losses after opium poppy ban, report says

UNODC survey found 85% of families in northern provinces unable to replace poppy income. Production fell 32% to 296 tonnes as synthetic drugs surged.

Tech News

Why Christmas tree farms are turning to drones and AI this year

Christmas tree farms around the world are increasingly turning to drones, artificial intelligence (AI), satellite imaging, and laser scanning to manage their fields more efficiently.

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Farmers clash with police near European parliament in Brussels

Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays.

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Farmers from 27 EU countries protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament.

World News

France struggles to contain cattle virus as farmers' protests spread

Strict culling rules ignite nationwide anger as cases of the deadly outbreak of lumpy skin disease, which cannot be passed on to humans, surge in the southwest of the country

Euronews Tech Talks

Thorvald, the crop-protecting robot |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

Euronews Tech Talks sits down with Lars Grimstad, CTO and co-founder of the Norwegian agri-tech company Saga Robotics, to learn how its robots treat plants to reduce the use of chemicals.

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Can robotics revolutionise agriculture? |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

Robotics is being used to address agricultural challenges both on Earth and in space. But what are the potentials and the risks associated with this shift?

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Gene editing: the technology that could revitalize European farming

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Gene editing is unlocking new frontiers for European agriculture.

Global Japan

Japan’s food tech innovations target global food security challenges

In partnership with The Government of Japan

From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers.

Climate

How soil could be the secret weapon to meet climate targets

Despite being one of the largest natural carbon sinks, most nations exclude soil from their climate plans.

Europe News

World falling behind on crucial methane emissions cuts, report warns

Research from a UN agency says the world is set to miss targets agreed four years ago despite readily available technology and clear incentives.

Made in Europe

Growing Resilience: How French biotech helps crops save water worldwide

Across Europe, a new generation of agri-biotech innovators is redefining how we grow food under pressure from climate change.

Belgium

The decline of young farmers: A risk for food security in Europe

The European Commission presented a strategy last month to attract a "generational renewal" in the agriculture sector.

Earth News

Climate change is putting Mexico's Day of the Dead flower at risk

Growers have been battered by heavy rains, drought, floods, and other climate shifts, making it increasingly difficult to keep their crops alive.

Mobility

Are driverless tractors the key to tackling farming’s labour crisis?

At FIRA USA 2025 in California, the future of farming was on full display, with driverless tractors, drones and AI-powered machines navigating fields and tending crops.

Economy

EU inks agriculture deal with Ukraine but political obstacles remain

The EU’s new export agreement with Ukraine comes into effect on Wednesday, even as Hungary, Poland and Slovakia maintain a ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports — a move that underscores the challenges of integrating Ukraine’s vast farming sector into the European Union.