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Climate

France eases strict cheesemaking rules as heat and drought hit farmers

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Health news

Flesh-eating fly detected in US cattle, decades after being eradicated

A parasitic fly whose larvae feasts on living flesh has been confirmed in cattle in south Texas, years after it was deemed eradicated in the country.

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Viral ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice and sent to zoo

Bangladesh's national zoo has taken custody of a rare albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump", sparing the animal from sacrifice during Eid al-Adha celebrations.

Cyprus

Foot-and-mouth disease: Anxiety and emergency measures in Cyprus

A full mobilisation has been ordered by the Cypriot authorities for Larnaca Province.

Earth News

‘Scandalous’: EU slammed for spending billions on meat subsidies

The EU is being urged to introduce a Plant-Based Action Plan to promote sustainable diets and help farmers transition away from meat and dairy.

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Climate

Serbian farmers struggle as drought dries up water supplies

With no rainfall since May, farmers on Suva Planina are relying on water tanks to keep their cattle and horses alive.

Earth News

Landmark ruling says Spanish pig farm pollution breaches human rights

The community looks forward to its reservoir becoming ‘a place of life again’, where residents can walk, swim and drink without fear.

Morocco

Drought-hit Morocco urges people not to buy sheep for Eid al-Adha

With the nation's herd reduced by drought and prices rising due to inflation, King Mohammed VI has asked the public to refrain from slaughtering sheep.

Europe News

First foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany for 35 years

As a precaution animal transportation has been banned in Brandenburg state after the disease was detected in a buffalo herd just outside Berlin.

World News

Spanish farmers lash out: 'They will end European agriculture'

The Spanish government has defended the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur on agriculture and livestock, unlike other countries such as France or Germany. This has provoked the anger of Spanish farmers, who are not ruling out protest action.

Nutrition

Animal or plant? EU countries at odds over protein strategy

A renewed call by EU agriculture ministers to boost local protein production has sparked a divide over the direction of a forthcoming policy initiative.

Europe News

Farmers in Romania forced to sell livestock due to ongoing drought

Temperatures in Romania hit over 40C in August, with the country experiencing several heat waves this summer.

Earth News

Why did the UK's King Charles give royal status to a goat?

As he bestowed the honour, the British King petted the small creature and offered a compliment on the shade of its pale blonde coat.

Europe News

How is the behind-the-scenes horse trading in the EU Parliament going?

MEPs will gather for the first time in Strasbourg after the European election occurred in early June. They will elect the next president of EU Commission.

Europe News

South Korea settles beef over meat imports, slowly

South Korea is gradually removing decades-long trade restrictions on European beef, but restrictions remain in place in several EU countries.

World News

Low turnout at farmers demonstration ahead of EU vote

Copa-Cogeca, the EU's main farmers' organisation, dissociated itself from the event and claimed that none of its members took part.

Europe News

First ruling farmer protesters to shake bloc’s agriculture policy

A farmers’ protest movement has entered a European government for the first time in the Netherlands. What will be its impact on EU policies?