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Earth 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.

Earth 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."

Earth 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.

Earth News

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.

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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.

Earth 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.

Ecotech

What is artificial lightning and how is it helping farmers?

A Norwegian company has found a novel way to reduce cow manure emissions: zapping them with artificial plasma rays.

Nature

CBD oil: Wonder drug or widespread scam?

CBD oil derives from hemp, a cousin of marijuana in the Cannabis family. But we look at what it really is and whether it's healthy.

Finland

Finland will begin vaccinating mink against COVID-19

Some good news for mink, at last.

Denmark

Denmark to extend ban on mink farming until 2023

Concerns have been raised about potential mutations of the coronavirus in mink, which could affect the future effectiveness of vaccines.

Ecotech

Are these AI robots going to replace farmers?

Farming with AI-powered robots could be the next big thing in sustainable food production and the idea already has Bill Gates' support.

Nature

The future of sustainable food looks more blue than green

New research shows that food sourced from our lakes and oceans could help tackle climate change and malnutrition.

United Kingdom

Lack of lorry drivers forcing UK farmers to throw litres of milk away

'It's just putting a lot of pressure on every farmer and we haven’t got the money to try and react to it", one of them told Euronews.

Ecotech

This modular vertical farm could sweep away 'urban food deserts'

Securing affordable and healthy food for low-income communities is increasingly challenging, but urban farming could be the solution.

Netherlands

Rotterdam hosts world's first eco-friendly 'floating farm'

It houses 40 cows and doesn't need human personnel to process the milk.

Work

Meet 'Tom', the robot farmer of the future

Amid climate change uncertainties and market pressures to keep food cheap, automation might be the answer to future proofing farming.

Ecotech

This is what farms could look like in the future

This is a 'Farm of the Future'. In the Netherlands, researchers and farmers are using technological innovations to create an agriculture that is both sustainable and competitive. #EUFarm2Fork

South Africa

Success for South African truffle grower after years of trial & error

South Africa's top truffle grower and supplier, the Miros family, created a joint venture to plant truffles with other farmers.

Nature

Pomatoes could be the answer to growing demand for food

These plants can grow tomatoes above ground and potatoes below.