Spain's Tourism Boom: Why Your September Getaway Is No Longer a Secret

For years, many tourists have been leaving their holidays in Spain for the last days of summer. Why? Prices are usually lower and most people have already left, leaving the attractions almost uncrowded. That's exactly what a September getaway to...

Spain develops AI app to detect citrus diseases early

Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) have developed a mobile application for the early detection of diseases and pests in orange trees. The digital tool enables growers to identify infections before they spread to other...

Abigail Spain, CJ Sterrett Crowned A-State Homecoming Queen and King 

10/28/2025 JONESBORO – Arkansas State University wrapped up Homecoming festivities on Saturday night with the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen. The celebration was topped off with a Red Wolves win against Georgia Southern. Abigail Spain, a...

Rescue Cork fishing industry from 'devastating' quota cut, councillors demand

Cork County Councillors have demanded government intervention following the announcement of a proposed 70% cut to Ireland's mackerel fishing quota. At a meeting of Cork County Council today, Independent Ireland Cllr Danny Collins warned that the...

Father and son reveal plans to bring world’s fastest growing sport to farm near Lancaster

A father and son duo have drawn up plans to provide space on their land for a sport rapidly on the rise in the UK. Ian Armour and his son Alfie have submitted plans to the city council for three padel courts to be built on land at their farm, Box...

62 people set to be prosecuted after hundreds of animals are poisoned or illegally hunted in rural Spain

THE Guardia Civil’s annual ‘Atrax’ campaign to combat the illegal killing of animals in mainly rural Spain has led to 62 people being either arrested or investigated following over 500 inspections. 665 animals were found to have been poisoned or...

Nomadix Coffee now open in Lebanon Farmers Market

A new coffee stand inspired by travel and family recently opened up in the Lebanon Farmers Market. Business and travel partners Aisha Aldubayan and Paul Weitzel recently opened Nomadix Coffee, a space that represents their travels and love for...

Kicking back in Catalonia: a new eco-retreat in Spain with yoga, ebikes and volcano hikes

It’s 10pm, and I’m chatting with new friends after dinner at a guesthouse in wilds of Catalonia. The candlelight flickers off stout terracotta jugs of wine and on to the faces of Thomas, a management consultant from New York, and Viktoras and...

Antiguan Officials Participate in EU-Funded Study Tour on Rural Development in Spain

Antigua and Barbuda Delegation Visits Spain for Sustainable Agriculture Exchange Members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), including government representatives from Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the...

Spanish expert: Azerbaijan at the innovation boost: How to build an ecosystem that works - INTERVIEW

Baku, October 27, Tamilla Mammadova, AZERTAC In today's world, innovation has become an integral part of economic growth and sustainable development. For developing countries, it paves the way for technological advancement, economic...

SPANISH TOURISM HITS THE BRAKES

Spain has long basked in the envy of Europe with its sun-drenched beaches and bustling cities, and tourism has helped drive its economy, playing a major role. However, as summer's buzz fades, a more serious reality dawns: Spanish tourism industry...

Redbirds to take agribusiness global again: Help students compete on the world stage

After two years of exceptional performance in the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) Student Case Competition, Illinois State University students in the Department of Agriculture and international business program...

Persimmon harvest in Spain down by more than 20% compared to forecast

The first third of the persimmon season in Spain is almost complete, and so far, production is down by more than 20% compared to the first harvest forecasts, which pointed to around 340,000 tons. "With the first part of the season already over, we...

The Agrivoltaic Movement Pivots To Green Hydrogen

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The global agrivoltaic industry launched just a few years ago, with the aim of enabling crops and livestock to share the space with rural solar power plants. Also called...

“Stay on track” on zero-emissions vehicles, say France and Spain. Newsletter

Published on 27/10/2025 - 11:00 GMT+1 Key diary dates Thursday 30 October – Friday 31 October : G7 energy and environment ministerial meeting in Toronto, Canada. Monday 27 October – Tuesday 28 October : Agriculture and Fisheries Council, and...

Royal Family turns farm day into something unexpected

Princess Leonor joined her parents and sister for a day celebrating rural spirit, the future queen of Spain wasn’t afraid to try something new, in a moment that highlighted her growing connection with the people.

Chile moves to prohibit octopus farming

Chilean Lower House Representative Marisela Santibáñez has introduced a new bill that aims to ban the practice of octopus farming in the country. The bill, penned by Santibáñez and seven other parliamentarians with support from local NGO Fundación...

The Lancashire village using Spanish road signs to fight off horde of lorry drivers

Brandon McCloud, who lives in the house closest to the signs Frustrated villagers in a Lancashire farming community have installed Spanish road signs in an effort to warn off lost lorry drivers. The official-looking blue warnings were spotted in...

"Dutch greenhouse vegetable season nearing its end"

Philip van Geest, Van Geest International: Now that we have reached week 44, the Dutch greenhouse vegetable season is rapidly coming to an end. Many retail contracts for Dutch greenhouse vegetables conclude between weeks 40 and 44, after which the...

Heritage agriculture as a solution

In the 18th century, a series of volcanic eruptions turned the fertile fields of Lanzarote, the easternmost of Spain's Canary Islands, into a desert of black ash. Instead of abandoning the land, farmers adapted. They carved hollows in the volcanic...