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Water

How soil health could be Europe’s best drought defence

Regenerative farming could save enough wheat during drought to produce 130 million baguettes, according to a new French study.

Ecotech

Why Swedish football fans are being asked to ‘pee for the planet’

Could pee hold the answer to Europe’s fertiliser crisis? Swedish football fans are taking to the toilets to find out.

Europe News

EU keeps carbon border tax unchanged despite fertiliser price crisis

Fertiliser producers argue that the EU's carbon pricing rules at the border protect the European industry from cheaper imports produced under weaker environmental rules. But farmers fear they are indirectly paying the bill through higher fertiliser costs.

Europe News

EU’s fertiliser rescue plan aims to prevent another farm uprising

With fertiliser prices soaring due to the volatility of global markets, the European Commission is attempting to calm struggling farmers ahead of key political talks on the European Union's agricultural budget for the next seven years.

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Europe in Motion

How is Europe's food system coping with climate change and conflicts?

While global food anchors lead the way, even the most resilient nations are looking vulnerable as the world races to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050.

Qatar

Qatar intercepts missiles as evacuations announced, stocks steady

Missile interceptions and precautionary evacuations in Doha highlight rising regional tensions as Qatar activates emergency preparedness plans and reassures residents about supply chains.

Health news

What to know about the baby formula scandal sweeping Europe

Global dairy giants maintain baby formula recall amid cereulide contamination scandal as France investigates two infant deaths.

Earth News

Meet the scientist determined to save the wine industry from mildew

France’s wine crisis is being rocked by a surge of powdery and downy mildew, but a plant-based fungicide could save the day.

Health news

Global dairy firms recall baby formula over toxic contamination fears

Nestlé, Danone, and Lactalis were forced to recall infant formula batches worldwide amid concerns of toxic cereulide contamination.

Europe News

EU executive touts increase of biofuels uptake for aviation, maritime

Exclusive: The EU wants to increase the uptake of biofuels for the aviation and maritime sectors to cut pollution from heavy transport. Ukraine could play a key role.

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‘Billionaires eat first’: Thanksgiving signs highlight impact of SNAP funding delays

Snap benefits are back after the US government shutdown, bringing relief to low-income households. However, new work requirements will affect many adults next month.

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US food aid cuts leave pantries bracing for growing demand

As the US government ends its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), food pantries in New York prepare for a surge in need as families and seniors struggle to afford groceries.

Climate

Global food prices surge as heat, drought and rain disrupt crops

The study highlights how climate-driven food price spikes can aggravate public health risks and social unrest.

Earth News

6 key EU food imports exposed to biodiversity loss and climate change

Climate finance is not a form of altruism, the researchers argue. Rather, it is essential to Europe’s food security.

Climate

Climate change is ‘killing’ the world’s favourite fruit, growers warn

Research shows how we can keep enjoying the fruit for generations to come, by cutting emissions, buying Fairtrade, and increasing diversity.

Europe News

EU agrees to restore soils to health, but no binding targets

The state of Europe’s soil is often overlooked in the battle against climate change and ecosystem destruction, and in efforts to limit flooding and ensure food security. The EU has agreed to restore its heavily degraded land by 2050, but environmentalists are worried by the lack of binding targets.