agriculture
Nov. 21, 2025
Longnan Emerges as China’s Fastest-Growing Olive Oil Hub
Longnan, in China’s arid northwest, has become the country’s leading olive oil region, producing more than half of all domestic olives and investing heavily in mills, irrigation and farmer support.
Oct. 15, 2025
Madrid Region Bans Solar Panels on Agricultural Land
Local authorities said the ban is necessary to protect olive and vine cultivation and comes as part of a wider effort to add value to local olive oil production.
Sep. 19, 2025
European Parliament Rejects Proposed Revision of the Common Agricultural Policy
With their vote, MEPs want the European Commission to stick to the current model instead of pooling funds with other sections of the budget, and to reduce red tape for farmers.
Jul. 25, 2025
EU Commission Proposes Budget Cuts and Changes to Agricultural Policy
The European Commission's proposed changes have sparked backlash from farmers.
Jul. 17, 2025
Solar Ban in Italy Pushes Developers Into Olive Oil Production
Italian agri-solar PV projects are thriving despite a ban on utility-scale solar on agricultural land. Companies are finding success in combining renewables with farming.
May. 28, 2025
Bringing Award-Winning Spanish Olive Oils to Ireland
Sarah Merrigan of Sarah & Olive is on a mission to showcase the finest extra virgin olive oils from Spain, promoting sustainability and quality.
Feb. 18, 2025 World
Feb. 11, 2025 Business
Policy Makers, Advocacy Groups Discuss Future of European Food
Jan. 21, 2025 World
Experts Detail Sustainable Agriculture Practices for Hotter, Drier World
Dec. 10, 2024 News Briefs
Dec. 10, 2024 World
Sep. 27, 2024
E.U. President Appoints New Agriculture Commissioner
Christophe Hansen, a Luxemburger from a family farm, has been named the new Commissioner for Agriculture and Food of the European Union.
Jun. 25, 2024
Green Deal Under Threat After E.U. Elections
While climate change is expected to be relegated in the E.U.’s priorities after the European elections, farmers are unlikely to see changes in their work in the near future.
Jun. 12, 2024
Proposal Would Ban Solar Panel Installation on Italy's Farmlands
Exemptions for agri-voltaic systems would still allow research and development of projects in olive groves to continue.
May. 27, 2024
Improved Water Efficiency Paramount to Future of California Farmers, Officials Say
Growers will need to save more water and use less as the state will likely become drier in the long term.
Apr. 10, 2024
Farmers Protest European Agricultural Policies in Madrid
The protestors demand exceptions for European environmental regulations that they argue make their products less competitive on the global market.
Apr. 1, 2024
Belgian Farmer Sues Energy Company Over Climate Damages
Hugues Falys wants energy giant TotalEnergies to take part of the blame for the dry and warm weather that has impacted his livestock and farming business.
Mar. 21, 2024
New Law in Italy Incentivizes Young People to Become Farmers
The legislation includes favorable tax rates for young people starting businesses, along with grants to buy land and equipment.
Mar. 1, 2023
AI Tools May Not Transform Agriculture, but Will Help Farmers, Experts Predict
ChatGPT lacks reasoning abilities and cannot predict the future, but it may prove useful for farmers in other ways.
Feb. 16, 2023
Report: Climate, Environmental Degradation Threaten European Food Security
While there is no immediate food security threat in Europe, the report found that many different factors affect food production and could upset food availability.
Feb. 6, 2023
Small Farms in Spain Exempted from Ban on Burning Agricultural Waste
Spanish government officials announced exceptions to the burning bans found in national regulations and the E.U.’s Common Agricultural Policy.
Jan. 30, 2023
Andalusian Farmland Will Be Monitored from Space
A nanosatellite will provide local farmers with data about agriculture's effect on the regional environment.
Nov. 30, 2022
New Tool Measures Soil-Atmosphere Interactions to Optimize Farming Practices
Mapping soil heat transmission may help determine optimal land management practices and appropriate crops to plant as the climate changes.
Nov. 22, 2022
Multinational Food Producers Call for Swift Change in Agricultural Practices
Some of the world’s largest food producers and agribusinesses said a shift to regenerative farming is necessary to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Nov. 17, 2022
Temperatures Rising Faster in Europe than Anywhere Else, Report Finds
The increase in annual average temperature poses an increasing theat to agriculture, health and the economy across the continent, a new report concludes.
Nov. 14, 2022
E.U. Announces Measures to Ensure Fertilizer Supply, Lower Costs
The Commission's plans include excluding fertilizer producers from natural gas rationing, financial aid for farmers and the liberalization of international fertilizer trade.