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These foods could soon be in short supply due to the war in Ukraine

The food supply for much of the world relies on the fertile farmlands of the 'breadbasket of Europe'.

Culture Series

'It's not a job, it's a disease': meet Italy's rebel cheesemaker

Just 10 producers continue to make the 'Storico Ribelle' cheese in this traditional way.

Eco-Innovation

This underwater farm in Italy looks like something from a sci-fi film

The subsea greenhouse offers a unique solution to growing food in places where conventional agriculture isn't possible.

Culture news

'No-one will stop us': Ukrainian winemakers stand defiant

Wine growers in Ukraine had a massive setback in 2014 when their greatest wine region, Crimea, was annexed by Russia. They will not be deterred by war, they say.

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Nature

Scientists slam ‘cruel’ plans for world’s first octopus farm in Spain

World's first octopus farm could see up to 1,000 octopuses in a single tank.

Moments

These Canadians do 'snow yoga' every week with alpacas

Brae Ridge Farm and Sanctuary is known for its special love for alpacas. They even invite them to yoga classes.

Eco-Innovation

Drones are planting thousands of sunflowers on this modern farm

The experiment is now in full bloom, drawing in tourists from all over and teaching them about modern, less invasive farming practices.

Living

Is a coffee shortage inevitable as climate change gets worse?

The world's favourite drink could soon be in short supply as climate change threatens cultivation.

World News

Euroviews. New EU rules will help farmers prevent costly disease outbreaks | View

New legislation coming into force next Friday will help European livestock farmers stay ahead of the game and help with future outbreaks, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe executive director Nancy De Briyne explains.

Nature

This BAFTA-winning film about setting cows free will move you to tears

Alex Lockwood's masterpiece on the dark reality of beef farming deserves to be watched.

Food and Drink

A small Brazilian town is gaining global recognition for its cheese

57 Brazilian cheeses won medals at the biennial 'Mondial du Fromage' in Tours, France in September, putting unsung Brazil only second to France as the world's best cheese makers

World News

Euroviews. Sustainable European livestock means a balance of trade-offs |View

The EU's agriculture policies are transforming the continent's livestock sector. But trade-offs must be carefully managed to prevent disaster, writes Didier Delmotte, president of the European Federation for Animal Health and Sanitary Security.

Culture news

Meet Neige the cow: The International Agricultural Fair's latest star

Neige, a four-year-old cow raised on a family farm in Haute-Savoie, discovers newfound celebrity as mascot of the 2022 International Agricultural Fair.

Green News

What is CAP and why is '#VotethisCAPdown' trending?

You might have seen the hashtag on Twitter as environmentalists, campaign groups and Green MEPs question the commitment of the updated policy.

Green News

Investors warn EU not to label intensive farming 'sustainable'

"It is deeply concerning to see a proposal that would count EU agricultural subsidies as green, when we know that many are harmful."

Green News

Irish farmers drive tractors through Dublin to protest climate plans

Irish dairy farmers are asking for more support from the government to implement changes in Climate Action Plan and EU’s Common Agricultural Policy.

Living

Chinese millennials quit their ‘empty’ city jobs to become farmers

Millions of young Chinese people are increasingly uninspired by modern society's long work hours and meagre pay, urban congestion and high living costs, so they have fled to start a new life.

Nature

This toy farm makes the reality of factory farming very clear

The Factory Farm Playset is designed to raise awareness of the inhumane conditions facing animals in factory farms.

Green News

What is land inequality and how does it threaten women?

The issue of ownership and access to land is important for the environment too.

France

France tightens poultry farm measures amid bird flu outbreak in Europe

More than 100 outbreaks of bird flu have been reported in Europe in recent months.