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New technology juices up the food industry

Pulse electric field technology could revolutionise the way we process food - saving time, resources and nutrients.

France

France wants farmers, not supermarkets, to set grocery prices

Emmanuel Macron's government is looking at new laws to turn the food market upside down.

World

Insight: Food safety

The Lactalis baby milk recall scandal, the affair over contaminated eggs and the contentious debate over renewing the license of glyphosate, the main ingredient in a widely-used weed killer, have been shaking consumer confidence. How safe is Europe's food?

Economy

EU Parliament to vote on future of ‘electric pulse fishing'

The European Commission has approved as "environmentally friendly" the controversial fishing technique, banned in much of the world, which is both praised and condemned by experts.

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Indonesia

Indonesia: flights resume amid fears of impact on tourist trade

As Mount Agung smoulders, Bali residents fear a negative impact on local industry.

World News

EU glyphosate extension strains German coalition talks

Monday’s decision by EU countries to prolong the weed-killer’s licence for five years has angered its detractors and critics of Germany’s backing for the move.

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EU Commission authorises use of glyphosate for another five years

The European Union has approved the use of weed-killer glyphosate for the next five years after a heated debate over whether it causes cancer.

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EU eyes Africa trade boost

Economy

November ain’t that bad: it’s Beaujolais Nouveau time

Winemakers say 2017 is a "colorful and fruity" vintage.

World News

Up to 60% of workers illegal on EU farms

The European Parliament has been called upon to introduce legislation to fight labour exploitation in the agricultural sector

World News

Europe badly-hit as global wine production set for 'historic low'

Vineyards in Italy, France and Spain have been affected badly by drought and poor weather.

Bulgaria

Farmers warned over the use of antibiotics in healthy animals

The World Health Organisation is urging farmers to stop using antibiotics to boost growth in healthy animals in a bid to curb human resistance to the drugs.

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Sensors that make sense: from farming to water control

In this edition of Futuris, we take you on a European tour to discover how the Internet of Things is changing everything from farming to water quality control.

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Takeaway: Fitness trackers for cows

Why do these cows wear fitness trackers?

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How to avoid putting water in your wine

One of the agricultural products most affected by counterfeiting is wine. So we need new methods for find out what we are really drinking.

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Takeaway: Wine fraud

How do you know the wine you drink is actually the one you think you bought?

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Monsanto's Roundup faces European politics

France

Sheep take to the streets in France as farmers protest wolf protection

Farmers blame wolves for livestock deaths and want more hunting rights

Switzerland

Bad news for bees

Three-quarters of the honey produced around the world contains nerve agent pesticides that can harm bees and pose a potential health hazard to humans.

Living

Fishtanks and coffee are the new soil

Some of the novel growing techniques now being pioneered by London’s urban farmers.