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US removes fictional country Wakanda from list of free trade partners

The US Department for Agriculture said Wakanda, the fictional home of Marvel superhero Black Panther, was removed from the country's list of free trade partners after the error had been spotted.

Ukraine

Protests in Kyiv over allowing the sale of Ukraine's prized farmland

Once known as the breadbasket of Europe, Ukraine is now looking at opening up its fertile farmland to the market. It's helped sow the seeds of discontent among farmers and nationalists.

Spain

How irresponsible agriculture has poisoned Spain's water resources

Spain faces a pressing problem concerning its groundwater reserves that affects the drinking water supply of towns and cities.

Next Series

The magic of mushroom compost

In partnership with The European Commission

Getting rid of mushroom compost has become a major logistic and economic challenge for growers, one that is now the focus of a European research project.

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Europe News

Ireland's farmers' fears over climate plans

With Irish farming also under pressure to reduce carbon emissions, farmers are concerned for how they can cut back while still making a profit.

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Climate-change-resistant agriculture

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As populations grow and climate change takes hold… increased soil erosion and salinisation are putting humanity’s food security at risk… especially in arid regions

World News

Euroviews. The voices of rural people most affected by the climate crisis are not being heard ǀ View

Today, millions of school children are expected to congregate across major cities in the latest round of school climate strikes, fighting for their future. Climate change, however, should not be seen only through the lens of age; it is also about time and space.

Russia

Improving their mooood? Cows get virtual reality to reduce anxiety

The virtual reality headsets simulate a "unique summer field" environment for the cows in a bid to reduce their anxiety and improve their mood. Do you think it will improve the taste of their milk?

France

French farmers in rolling tractor roadblock against 'agri-bashing'

French farmers are protesting against low incomes and government policies they say negatively affect France's agriculture.

Business Series

Angola’s Kwanza Sul: Megafarms and Small Farmers

In partnership with aipex

A province nearly twice the size of Belgium, Angola's Kwanza Sul has undergone major investment in agriculture and infrastructure that's paying off in farms large and small

Living

Forget plant-based meat, air-based meat is coming soon

Air Protein has based its creation on Nasa's attempts to develop food for long space missions.

Living

How to eat with the seasons: A complete guide

Should we be eating fruits and vegetables in season to reduce our carbon footprint and improve our health?

My Europe Series

Pesticides: a threat to public health? France's toxic debate

France plans to introduce buffer zones between crops fields and residential areas, to comply with EU rules. The debate has become toxic in many parts of the country, where tensions run high between residents worried about their health, and farmers concerned about their future.

Europe News

Where's the money? Farming subsidy exposure creates stir in EP

An article in the New York Times has sparked a stir for the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture. According to the report, the European Union's agricultural subsidies are not reaching their intended destination, but rather populist politicians and their business circles.

Smart Regions

Are edible flowers a solution for the struggling floriculture sector?

In partnership with the European Commission

The ANTEA project studies 40 edible flowers in an initiative financed by the EU Cohesion Policy

Europe News

The Brief: CAP controversy

The European Commission had to defend itself and its CAP policies from criticism after the New York Times gave details about how oligarchs in Central Europe use EU funds for their circles.

Germany

Decline of insects in Germany is 'frightening', scientists warn

Insect biomass in the forest the scientists studied decreased by approximately 40% since 2008 and the situation is "even more alarming" in grasslands where it has decreased to only one-third of its former level.

World News

Euroviews. The EU should help spirits tourism and rural communities thrive ǀ View

Not only do small distillers generate local jobs and revenue, they are increasingly a huge draw for tourists looking to experience the unique craft and heritage of Europe’s spirit sector.

Netherlands

Watch: Tractor convoy heads to The Hague as Dutch farmers protest

Farmers say they are unfairly blamed for high nitrogen emissions and are demanding an "independent party" measures farms' emissions.

Living

Can a chocolate bar end poverty? The story of radical equality

'The Other Bar proves a combination of technology and consumer choice can tackle poverty.'