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UK imports tonnes of sewage sludge despite toxicity concerns

A permit for 15 shipments was issued in February by the UK's Environment Agency, according to documents obtained by Greenpeace’s Unearthed investigative unit and seen by Euronews.

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World's biggest rooftop greenhouse opens in Montreal

The facility spans 15,000 square metres or about the size of three football fields.

France

French producers come to an agreement to save champagne

After an unsuccessful meeting last month, vineyards and champagne houses agreed to limit 2020's yield in order to curb COVID-19 crisis' damage to the industry.

Earth News

Cara Delevingne on how to solve the food crisis with Vandana Shiva

The pair explore the connections between food, climate and health in a live interview to be streamed online.

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Europe News

Explainer: What is the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy?

The EU has long been criticised for the generous subsidies it gives to its farmers. How is the money doled out, and how might the scheme be about to change?

My Europe Series

Invisible workers: Underpaid, exploited and at risk on Europe’s farms

In partnership with Lighthouse Reports

Euronews sheds a light on the harsh reality seasonal and migrant workers face across Europe to bring food to our plates.

Finland

Locals muck in for Finland's summer strawberry harvest

Migrants normally make up the bulk of fruit pickers in Finland, but in this pandemic year, farmers are instead turning to locals for help.

France

Migrants exploited harvesting grapes in Champagne region, court hears

Six people and three companies have gone on trial in France, accused of exploiting migrants to harvest grapes for major winemakers in the Champagne region in 2018.

World News

Crop-killing locust swarms spotted across three continents

East Africa, South Asia, and now South America: three continents are suffering plagues of locusts. The swarms of insects have been devastating food supplies.

Climate Now

The future for farmers in a warmer world

In partnership with Copernicus

In this episode, Climate Now looks at how farmers are adapting to climate change and our warming planet,

Italy

Italian farmers pay for workers' flights

Farmers in Italy have been paying for seasonal workers to return from abroad to harvest crops or risk bankruptcy

My Europe Series

Find out why Poland's pig farmers are concerned about their livelihoods

African Swine Fever, ASF, is a disease transmitted from wild boar to farmed pigs. There's no risk to us, ASF can't infect humans, but it does cause huge economic problems and Poland is currently on the front line. Find out in Unreported Europe what is being done to stop the spread of the disease.

Earth News

First man-made meat is grown in outer space

After proving their concept by blasting it out of the atmosphere, this tech startup is now going carbon neutral.

My Europe Series

French farm producers suffer during the COVID-19 restrictions

Unreported Europe takes a look at three producers and how they tackle the challenges of selling their produce whilst the local markets remain closed together with a lack of season workers who normally fill the fields by now.

Germany

UK food firm charters plane to fly in Romanians to help with harvest

Coronavirus lockdowns mean food producers are struggling to find the staff to harvest fruit and vegetables.

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How can new technology improve animal welfare and farming efficiency?

In partnership with The European Commission

Precision Farming - or Smart Farming - is aimed at better targeting of resources to the individual animal or crop to avoid waste and improve results and welfare. The sector is set to double by 2025.

Earth News

Europeans eat twice as much meat as the global average

A report from Greenpeace suggests we need to cut down dramatically to meet emissions targets.

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What will be the new face of European agriculture in the coming years?

Partner content presented by Copernicus

As Europe’s climate gets warmer and seasons are shifting, agriculture needs to adapt: climate data might be part of the answer.

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Macron defends EU agricultural policy at Paris showcase

French President Emmanuel Macron spent the day shaking hands with farmers and tasting regional specialities

Spain

Why are Spanish farmers protesting against low prices?

Trade unions demand political action to guarantee retail prices for fruit and vegetables that are liveable for farmers.