The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-11-02
Winterage: The rural Irish custom to protect farmers' animals
A few sprinkles of holy water and a short prayer. That's how this lesser-known autumn custom in southwestern Ireland begins. Every year at the end of October, cattle and some enthusiastic onlookers... Read more
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2022-10-27
How the extraction of horse blood is sparking controversy in Iceland
The practice of extracting mares' blood has been around since the late 1970s, but not many Icelandic knew about the practice until now Read more
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2022-10-27
How the extraction of horse blood is sparking controversy in Iceland
The practice of extracting mares' blood has been around since the late 1970s, but not many Icelandic knew about the practice until now Read more
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2022-10-27
Spanish cider sparkles thanks to 500 varieties of apples
In the Asturias region, producers combine innovation and tradition to make different types of cider such as sparkling, natural, organic or even ice cider. Read more
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2022-10-26
‘Our food systems are broken’: Can COP27 help fix agriculture?
For the first time at the UN climate conference, a food pavilion will help put agroecology and other solutions on the agenda. Read more
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2022-10-23
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. Read more
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2022-10-19
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. Read more
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2022-10-14
Vladimir Putin proposes 'gas hub' plan to Turkey's Erdogan
The Turkish president said his government would quickly start working on plans for the project — despite facing criticism from fellow NATO members over his relations with Russia. Read more
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2022-10-14
From bananas to papayas: The story of Spain’s subtropical fruit
When you think of sun-kissed subtropical fruit, you might picture bananas growing in South America or mangoes being harvested in India, but did you know that one European country is also producing... Read more
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2022-10-13
Amid other crises, we must not forget global hunger
After decades of global hunger reduction, progress has nearly come to a halt. Reflecting on other global challenges, Harrison Mwilima hopes that those who are facing food shortages are not forgotten. Read more
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2022-10-13
Pakistan city remains underwater 42 days after devastating floods
A city in southern Pakistan is still suffering from flooding after torrential rainfall 42 days ago. Read more
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2022-10-13
Arctic doomsday vault helps countries prepare for the unknown
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault hits 1.2 million seed deposits as countries brace for climate and war-induced food insecurity. Read more
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