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A record-breaking 500,000 people have signed up to Veganuary this year

There’s been a surge of interest in plant-based diets, with the UK ranked the top country for veganism worldwide.

08/01/2021

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COVID-19: Danish farmers protest government's mink slaughter policy

About 500 tractors adorned with Danish flags and protest signs demanding the government to resign pass through Copenhagen in a demonstration against the government's decision to cull more than 15 million mink to halt the spread of a coronavirus variant.

21/11/2020

Europe News

What's the beef? Veggie burger ban rejected by MEPs

MEPs have voted to allow the use of words such as “steak”, “sausage”, and “burger” for plant-based products, rejecting farming industry advocates pleas to limit terms to meat-based foods.

20/10/2020

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Tensions rise in South Africa over farm killing

A tense standoff between white farmers and black activists gripped the South African town of Senekal on Friday.

16/10/2020

Green News

Honeybees can be trained like sniffer dogs to help boost crops

Researchers have found bees can be conditioned to pollinate specific plants through scent-based memory techniques.

21/09/2020

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South African bikers protest against attacks on farmers

Thousands of bikers from all over South Africa gathered around Pretoria to deliver roses and crosses attached with letters to stop farm murders and racism.

29/08/2020

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Angry spanish farmers invade Valencia

Hundreds of tractors brought the coastal city of Valencia to a halt, with tractors also blocking many roads in the southern Andalusia region

14/02/2020

Germany

Farmers fail in bid to sue German government over climate change

A lawsuit filed against the German government for its alleged failure to meet climate change targets has been dismissed, say authorities.

31/10/2019

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Farmers protest near EU parliament for more sustainable agriculture

Hundreds of farmers joined forces on Tuesday (October 22) at a protest in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg to call for a fairer and more sustainable agriculture.

22/10/2019

Europe News

Dutch farmers protest 'unfair climate goals'

The thousands of farmers gathering here say government measures to meet their climate change targets are unfairly hitting them. And not other industries like aerospace - the nearby Schiphol airport up for a massive expansion.

16/10/2019

Netherlands

Dutch farmers demanding respect cause 'busiest rush hour ever'

Dutch farmers taking part in a protest that involves driving their tractors to The Hague resulted in the "busiest rush hour ever" in the Netherlands.

01/10/2019

Living

This farm-to-table restaurant has been fully booked since its launch

We learn why The Pig’s commitment to sourcing ingredients within 25 miles of the property is making this a very popular UK restaurant choice.

01/09/2019

France

Watch: Farmers create natural straw intend to break plastic's back

Just a half acre provides 1 million drinking straws that are biodegradable, reusable, resist the cold and heat, as well as being dishwasher-friendly.

07/08/2019

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Thai farmers celebrate sowing with buffalo race

Farmers in Eastern Thailand celebrated the start of the sowing season on Saturday by racing the buffaloes whose usual duty is to plough fields.

13/07/2019

World News

Euroviews. There are lessons to be learned to ensure technology is a force for good for Africa’s farmers ǀ View

Across a continent where 80% of food is produced by smallholder farmers, digital technologies and innovations are a game changer in transforming African agriculture.

21/06/2019

World

UK suffers from shortage of seasonal fruit pickers this summer

There's been a considerable drop in the number of seasonal workers from Europe choosing to work on British farms due to increased competition from countries such as Germany and the Netherlands.

12/06/2019

Living

Ciociaria: “Little England" in wild Italy

Environmental-friendly farms and luxury resorts are popping up in one of the most unspoiled corners of the Italian countryside

16/03/2019

Italy

Crying over spilled milk? Italian farmers protest low dairy prices

Shepherds say they'd rather tip away their milk than sell it for nothing.

08/02/2019

Europe News

EU 'offers to provide aid' to Irish farmers in case of no-deal Brexit

Following concerns brought up by Irish farmers, the EU has offered to provide financial support in the case of a no-deal Brexit.

04/02/2019

United Kingdom

No-deal Brexit will hit UK farmers

Britain's farming minister says UK farmers will face higher costs and disruption under and no-deal Brexit and smaller businesses would be hit hardest

03/01/2019