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Angry German farmers drive their tractors to Berlin over diesel tax

The government plans to cut tax breaks for diesel used in agriculture, as it tries to plug a 17 billion euro hole in the country’s budget.

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Why are Dutch farmers being paid to close their farms?

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Green News

Europe's farmers are crying out for support with climate change

Climate-driven drought and floods are hurting the livelihoods and mental health of European farmers.

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France

State of emergency declared in parts of France after flooding

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15/11/2023

Climate

Pumpkin crops decimated by extreme weather in the US

Will climate change make Halloween pumpkins a thing of the past? US farmers say there's 'no future' for their trade.

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World News

Disasters cost agriculture €3.6 trillion over 30 years

A UN agency report says the frequency of natural disasters has quadrupled since the 1970s

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The place where lime is escorted by the police

The price of the fruit rose more than 58% in the last year in Mexico.

03/10/2023

Climate

This popular European wine could be wiped out by climate change

Some of Europe’s favourite wines could be wiped out by climate change, experts have warned.

30/08/2023

Climate

This Scandinavian country could be the next big wine producer

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21/08/2023

Climate

‘Winter storms’ in August destroy crops in northern France

‘We've never seen anything like it,’ says a French farmer who has lost half of his harvest due to weather extremes.

14/08/2023

Climate

Fruit, bread, pizza: The European staples at risk from extreme weather

Six out of 10 pears have disappeared from Italian orchards this summer, a farmers association warns.

08/08/2023

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05/08/2023

Climate

Almost 10,000 chickens died in transit on the UK’s hottest day

Heat stress hits livestock too: How can we adapt our food systems for better animal welfare?

04/08/2023

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Food for thought: 6 ways we can cut the CO2 in our meals

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29/07/2023

Climate

Greek islanders worry the heat will hit tourism and wreck harvests

On Saturday, Greece faced its hottest July weekend in 50 years.

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Serbia

Climate change takes its toll on Serbian farmers

Serbian farmers are feeling the effects of climate change on this year's crops as extreme heat follows flooding.

17/07/2023

Green News

Tomatoes now cost more than petrol in India

Extreme heatwaves and flooding have caused price of tomatoes to soar by 400% in India, with crops requiring 'bodyguards'.

12/07/2023