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Scientists Show How to Turn Lunar Soil Fertile for Agriculture
Date: November 9, 2023
Scientists show how to turn lunar soil fertile for agriculture By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – If humankind is ever to establish long-term bases on the moon, there will be a need for a regular source of food. It is not practical, however, to think you can plant corn or wheat in plain lunar soil...
Bayer to Introduce Its Direct-Seeded Rice System in the Philippines
Date: October 16, 2023
Bayer to introduce its direct-seeded rice system in the Philippines MANILA (Reuters) – Bayer AG said on Monday it plans to bring its direct-seeded rice programme to the Philippines in 2024, offering farmers an alternative cultivation method touted to be more climate-friendly. Bayer launched the system in India this year and says it can help...
As Deadly Greek Rainstorm Ebbs, a Trail of Devastation Emerges
Date: September 8, 2023
As deadly Greek rainstorm ebbs, a trail of devastation emerges By Angeliki Koutantou and Louisa Gouliamaki KARDITSA, Greece (Reuters) -Hundreds of people were stranded without food or water for a third day in Greece after a devastating rainstorm killed at least six people and caused billions of euros of damage. Storm Daniel, which meteorologists said...
South African Citrus Growers Say EU Pest Rules Putting Squeeze on Exports
Date: June 28, 2023
South African citrus growers say EU pest rules putting squeeze on exports (Reuters) – New European Union pest control rules will cut South Africa’s orange exports to Europe by 20% this year, threatening thousands of jobs, the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) has said. The new measures imposed by the EU last June require enhanced cold...
Analysis-Europe Hits Resistance in Race to Finalise Green Laws
Date: May 25, 2023
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Increased political resistance to new EU laws to protect the environment has left the European Commission fighting to keep intact its vision for Europe’s green transition. Ahead of elections in the European Parliament in June next year, the European Union is racing to finish legislation that includes two landmark nature bills –...
Southern Europe Braces for Climate Change-Fuelled Summer of Drought
Date: May 17, 2023
Southern Europe braces for climate change-fuelled summer of drought By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Southern Europe is bracing for a summer of ferocious drought, with some regions already suffering water shortages and farmers expecting their worst yields in decades. As climate change makes the region hotter and drier, years of consecutive drought have depleted groundwater...