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Farming tax vital to Denmark's climate target, says government adviser

Farming in Denmark is expected to account for 40 per cent of emissions by 2030 if no new policies are introduced.

Eco-Innovation

Could baby kangaroo poo reduce methane from cows?

Livestock farming is the biggest human-caused source of methane. Scientists have come up with another way to tackle the gas.

Eco-Innovation

Bill Gates backs burp-busting cow feed by Aussie start-up

Methane gas is one of the biggest drivers of global warming. This startup hopes to combat it using seaweed.

Climate

How fire turned a goat herder into a climate migrant in 'empty Spain'

Álvaro had just begun his work as a goat herder when a virulent fire forced him out of a depopulated region that needs people to fight climate change.

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Green News

Could Irish farmers be forced to kill cattle to meet climate targets?

Ireland's agriculture sector accounts for 37.5 per cent of the country's greenhouse gas emissions and faces stringent cuts to meet climate targets.

France

Europe drought: 'Billions' needed to compensate losses in France

France's drought has caused meadows to dry up and significantly dented maize yields -- the principal source of food for farm animals, say agricultural groups.

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Extinction Rebellion activists target Monsanto offices in Buenos Aires

Extinction Rebellion activists protest in front of Monsanto's headquarters in Buenos Aires, against the use of agrochemicals in Argentina's crops.

World News

Euroviews. New EU rules will help farmers prevent costly disease outbreaks | View

New legislation coming into force next Friday will help European livestock farmers stay ahead of the game and help with future outbreaks, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe executive director Nancy De Briyne explains.

Spain

Madrid’s farming sector estimates €6 million loss from Storm Filomena

It's been more than two weeks since Storm Filomena - and the consequences are still visible in Madrid’s countryside.

World News

Euroviews. Vets are on the COVID-19 frontlines. They need greater support to maintain supply chains ǀ View

Despite unprecedented circumstances and protective measures, there are some aspects of life that simply cannot be postponed, isolated at home or “socially distanced” - and one of these is the health of our animals.

Romania

Romania work to rescue more than 14,000 sheep aboard capsized ship

Romanian authorities managed to rescue all 21-person crew and 32 sheep after the vessel capsized on Sunday - but there are still more than 14,000 sheep on board.

World News

Road Trip Europe Day 6: Is Catalonia Spain's biggest problem?

After arriving in Spain, the Road Trip team asks locals about their concerns for the country's future.

Bulgaria

Farmers protest livestock cull in Bulgaria after rinderpest outbreak

Authorities have already slaughtered more than 4,000 animals in order to prevent the further spread of the disease and avert a European Union ban on Bulgarian milk and dairy exports.