The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-04
Drought-hit Mediterranean countries to invest in water-saving tech
Solar power, smart irrigation and weather-resistant crops are among the proposals to protect farmers and food security. Read more
2024-09-04
Von der Leyen urged to overhaul CAP in reform of EU food policy
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has been urged to open a new chapter in EU food policy and overhaul the current CAP system in the process following recommendations of a reflection group. Read more
2024-09-03
Indian women are becoming drone pilots
In rural India, women are being trained as drone pilots for the farming sector. But they also spray chemical pesticides. Could this technology be used in a better, less environmentally damaging way? Read more
food security india
2024-09-02
Europe's Green Deal: More money needed for carbon transition
For the EU to reach its climate goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2045, the 27-nation bloc will need to invest billions every year. But even that may be insufficient. Read more
business europe
2024-09-01
Greek islands: Fighting water shortages with desalination
Drought has led to water shortages on many Greek islands. Naxos uses desalination plants to ensure that tourists have water. For farmers, however, desalination is not a solution. Many are giving up. Read more
climate greece
2024-08-29
Norway: Home to the world's biggest salmon farm
Salmon is the world’s most popular fish – but overfishing has diminished their numbers in the oceans. Experts in Norway are making an effort to make fish farms more sustainable. But is it possible to... Read more
business norway
2024-08-29
Solar panels and crops could meet 68% of central Europe’s power demand
Combining farming with green energy production could also increase food security and generate additional income for farmers, according to a new study. Read more
2024-08-26
Supermarkets in Spain are inflating olive oil prices, farmers claim
Spanish olive oil producers say big supermarkets are making huge profits at the expense of consumers by making a 59% margin over the initial price. Read more
2024-08-22
Can GM crops promise food security?
A new "gene revolution" is being heralded as a cure-all for a growing global appetite as food systems are decimated by extreme weather. Read more
food security
2024-08-21
Will a heat wave in Eastern Europe upset global food supply?
In Eastern Europe, heat and water scarcity are causing crop failures and disrupting agricultural supply chains. Is another food crisis imminent? Read more
business europe
2024-08-21
Spain's olive oil farmers band together to take on thieves
Spain is the world's largest olive oil producer, and prices have risen due to drought causing smaller harvests. The product's increased value has attracted thieves. Farmers are having to protect... Read more
business europe
2024-08-16
Droughts caused by severe heat in Hungary lead to major crops damage
According to the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture, the areas damaged by drought are growing by several tens of thousands of hectares every week. Read more