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Italian cooperative aims to revive abandoned land seized from Camorra
Four years ago, the state handed over fields that had been confiscated from the Camorra clan of Casalesi to an Italian social cooperative. Now it's on a mission to restore life to the land.
Poland calls for Ukraine grain embargo extension to protect farmers
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Struggling Ukrainian farmer tells of his battle to stay in business
Russia's decision to exit a grain deal leaves thousands of farmers counting the cost of trying to feed much of the world.
Almost 10,000 chickens died in transit on the UK’s hottest day
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Trees retire and pigs go on maternity leave at this farm in Portugal
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EU agency sees no major reason to block controversial weedkiller
European Food Safety Agency experts concluded there would not be a concern for consumers
Ecosystem damage: Humans 300 times deadlier than sharks
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Which European country exports the most fur?
Support for fur farming in Europe is dwindling, with a citizens' petition gaining enough signatures for a potential law change.
Euroviews. The EPP Group is wrong to spurn the EU's nature restoration law
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European farmers challenge current nature restoration proposal
The European Commission proposed a new nature restoration law last year.
French farmers protest calls to 'sacrifice' cows for carbon savings
Cattle farmers say calls to cut the number of cows would mean more imported meat.
Sow your fields with ‘biochar’ for climate benefits, farmers told
The nature-based carbon sequestration technology is particularly successful at lowering nitrous oxide emissions.
Spanish octopus farm comes under fire from protesters in Madrid
Protestors rallied in Madrid on Sunday against a controversial new farm that will confine 3 million octopuses in pools.
Police search for thieves who stole adorable baby donkey
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Spanish government will spend €2 billion fighting drought
Reservoirs are running worryingly low in the "vegetable garden of Europe".
Coastal region in France restricts water use during 'crisis' drought
The French Pyrenees-Orientales borders Spain's Catalonia autonomous region.
Spain’s water crisis puts one of Europe’s biggest wetlands at risk
Drought is threatening the Donana wetland and scientists say farmers in the region are making the problem worse.