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Malta became the first EU country to ban Glyphosate

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Malta is one more step in its fight for our planet. The Mediterranean island is the first country of the European Union to ban glyphosate, a carcinogenic herbicide. Read more

Organic agriculture is more profitable for farmers

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Photo: Peter Lüthi, Biovision

Swiss Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) in Kenya has undertaken a 10-year research showing that organic agriculture produces similar yields like the traditional methods but is more profitable. (Article published on the website of FiBL, June 30, 2016)

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Norway is the first country to commit to zero deforestation

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Pine forest in Norway

This is good news for forest conservation: Norway is becoming the first country to officially choose the path of zero deforestation. This is one of the main causes of pollution and climate change.
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Grow your salads indoor with an hydroponic kit

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With people who are, more and more, living in apartments, there is a lack of space outside the houses for gardening. Indoor gardening is then gaining momentum and growing.

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Goat farming to slow global warming

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Rearing goats to slow global warming! This is not a crazy idea of a scientist but a very concrete action in Durfort Lacapelette in France. (Article extracted from ladepeche.fr, June 02, 2016)

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Farmers in France turn to Agroecology

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Agroecology is making its merry way in France. This is a promising form of agriculture and it is gradually progressing. According to a survey, 79% of farmers apply this concept in 2015 against 50% in 2014. Read more

Barnraiser helped finding cash online for Herdfunding

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The internet is helping to raise money for farms as an alternative to taking loan from banks. Read more

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