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Eco-Innovation

Why are UK farms going ‘veganic’? Meet the green agriculture pioneers

A British farmer who gave up cows to grow vegan cereal has been recognised by PETA's new Farming Awards.

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Meet the futuristic farmer growing vegetables vertically in Georgia

In partnership with Media City

“Vertical farming can help us grow more vegetables with less space, less water, and zero pesticides,” says Tusya Garibashvili, who co-founded of Space Farms.

Climate

Gone nuts: What new foods can UK grow due to climate change?

England baked in 40C temperatures last summer leaving farmers looking for crops that can survive in a changing climate.

Eco-Innovation

How this Turkish city is transforming its energy supply

The Antalya region accounts for one fifth of Turkish fruit and vegetable exports and is being reinvigorated by solar power.

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Eco-Innovation

Are floating farms the solution to floods and rising sea levels?

A floating farm in the Dutch city of Rotterdam aims to be a climate-adaptive, sustainable alternative to traditional and modern farming.

Eco-Innovation

Hydroponics: Inside the refugee camp growing veg without soil

The new technique may prove to be a "climate change buster" in rural and semi-urban areas in Zimbabwe and beyond. Here's how it works.

Living

How it feels to eat lab-grown chicken after 7 years as a vegetarian

I tried cultivated meat while covering COP27 in Egypt - and left hungry to learn more about how big a climate solution it really is.

Green News

UK food shortages: What is disappearing from supermarket shelves?

Empty shelves and soaring prices are set to impact British consumers this winter.

Green News

Catalonia introduces restrictions on water use as Spain prays for rain

The measures will affect 6.7 million people - 80 per cent of the region's population.

Culture Series

The young Swiss farmers rethinking soil for the future of food

Matthias and Sam are modern-day farmers who love to experiment.

Nature

Farmers in India are fighting climate change using nature

It's estimated that over 40 per cent of the world's land is already degraded.

United Kingdom

UK businesses struggling in new 'post-Brexit' reality

Food production in the UK is slowing down and many farmers say they are finding it difficult to cope. Some businesses are now are even calling for Britain to re-enter the single market.

Culture news

Sheep and goats parade cross Madrid in echo of past practice

Visitors to the Spanish capital were in for a surprise on Sunday as hundreds of sheep and goats were herded through the city to honour a tradition as old as time.

Green News

French farmers cover crops with solar panels to battle energy crisis

In the midst of the energy crisis gripping France, this farmer is using his land in innovative ways to produce electricity.

Eco-Innovation

Taiwan is turning unused metro stations into vertical farms

In order to fulfill a high demand for sustainable, clean and organic food, Taiwan is looking for alternative spaces to grow vegetables.

Culture news

Unbaalievable: Why were sheep herded across London Bridge?

Sheep trotted along London Bridge this weekend, as the Freemen of London practised their ancient right to take the animals into the heart of the UK capital.

Switzerland

Swiss voters reject move to end factory farming

Voters in Switzerland have rejected a referendum motion that would have put an end to factory farming in the country.

France

France keen to increase production after mustard supply shortages

Producers are now being offered €2.000 per tonne of mustard seeds, against €900 last year.

Green News

This German farmer is taking Volkswagen to court over climate change

VW says it has made a massive effort to shift car production to electric vehicles in the coming years.

Nature

I went scything and got bitten by the ‘blading bug’ - here’s why

Move over 'no-mow May' - could September scything be the next best eco trend for improving biodiversity and wellbeing?