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Women farmers 'essential' for future, says French agriculture minister
An increasing number of women in France are entering the agricultural world, dominated by men for so long. EURACTIV France takes a closer look at the role of women farmers in the country.
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Topics: Forestry, Economics, Research, Ag Europe, Climate Change,
'Our forests are sick,' Germany's agriculture minister says
The German agriculture minister presented on Wednesday (24 February) a worrying annual report on the condition of German forests, which again highlights the dramatic effects of climate change on the ecosystem.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Ag Europe, Government / Policies, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
Renewables overtook fossil fuels as EU’s main power source in 2020
Renewables generated 38% of the EU’s electricity in 2020, overtaking coal and gas to become the main source of electricity for the first time ever in Europe, according to fresh data released on Monday (25 January).
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Topics: Precision AG , Economics, Research, Ag Europe, World Population,
Solar's unique opportunity to lead the re-industrialisation of Europe
Planning for large scale, high volume solar PV manufacturing here in Europe may seem like a tall task, but it is becoming more and more apparent that the scale of the climate crisis dwarfs even the most ambitious of plans, writes Stefan Degener.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Sustainability, Ag Europe, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,
How American agriculture can work with the EU on food sustainability
We must build more resilient, sustainable global food systems that can feed an increasingly hungry world, or there will be dire consequences, warn Kip Tom and Ronald J. Gidwitz.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Europe, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
2021: The year of the CAP
2019 is likely to be the year in which the much awaited reform of the main EU's massive farming subsidies programme, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), will see the light.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Government / Policies,
Working with EU on food sustainability requires redefining US agricultural governance
The Biden administration must begin a food diplomacy revolution, starting with food system transformation at home and learning from other countries, writes Sophia Murphy.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Europe, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,
How American agriculture can work with the EU on food sustainability
We must build more resilient, sustainable global food systems that can feed an increasingly hungry world, or there will be dire consequences, warn Kip Tom and Ronald J. Gidwitz.
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Topics: Water, Sustainability, Research, Environment, Ag Europe, World Population,
Study: Micropollutants have 'significant potential impact' on water ecosystems, human health
A study carried out by the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRAE) into micropollutants at the exit of wastewater treatment plants has concluded, once again, that despite a lack of comprehensive data, their impact on the environment remains undeniable. EURACTIV France reports.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Sustainability, Research, World Population, Education,
Feed additives 'key tool' in achieving farming sustainability goals, say stakeholders
Feed additives hold enormous potential for reducing the environmental impact of the farming sector, but are not getting the attention they deserve according to farming sector and feed industry stakeholders, who are calling for more focus on the role of feed additives in contributing to sustainability goals.
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