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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.
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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.
The Road To Green
Growing smarter: How farmers can help fix Europe’s broken water cycle
In partnership with The European Commission
Every year, 30% of the EU faces water shortages, while fewer than 40% of watercourses are in good or very good ecological condition. Agriculture is both a victim of and a contributor to the EU’s broken water cycle — which the Union has pledged to repair.
The Road To Green
Water-efficient farming: 5 tips to save a drop (and how the EU can help)
In partnership with The European Commission
In southern EU countries such as Greece, Spain and Italy, most freshwater goes to agriculture — and droughts are becoming increasingly common. Here are five concrete ways to make irrigation smarter, and how Europe is supporting this transition.
Smart Regions
Climate change is making oat cultivation viable in Northern Europe
In partnership with the European Commission
Climate change is making oat cultivation viable in the Northern Periphery and Arctic. Researchers from Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway and Sweden are testing 400 oat varieties to see which ones are best suited to the current Arctic climate and to promote their production in Northern Europe.
EU Decoded
Will the EU-Mercosur partnership get off the ground?
The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement foresees creation of the world's largest free trade zone. It took 25 years to reach an agreement that is now on the table for ratification. However, the process the European Commission has put in place is being challenged by several sectors.
Europeans' Stories
Drought and doubts: can Europe help its thirsty Member States?
Certain regions in Greece face their fourth consecutive drought year. Lack of water is affecting consumers and several economy sectors, especially the agriculture. Are national authorities and the European Union doing enough to help? We travelled to the north of the country to try to find out.