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The tiny underrated European island with a 16-mile long beach - not in Spain nor Italy
Daily Express
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July 6, 2025
A European island with an endless golden coastline, a beautiful lighthouse and stunning views is a great holiday destination. As much of Europe sizzles with high temperature warnings of up to 40C, this ideal escape offers more enjoyable beach...
Ireland, Lithuania and Spain: Who will lead the Eurogroup next?
Euronews
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Ireland, Lithuania and Spain are vying for leadership of the Eurogroup on Monday, which chairs the monthly meetings of the 20 eurozone finance ministers and plays a key role in coordinating and influencing the Council’s economic policy decisions....
Spain and Portugal hit record temperatures
The Times
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Temperatures in Spain and Portugal soared to record June highs of 46C as a punishing heat dome covered Europe and high winds helped to fan large wildfires in France and Turkey. An “unprecedented” number of heat alerts were put in place across...
Spain records 46C as Europe grapples with scorching heat; 'no longer a rare event,' warns UN
The New Indian Express
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Portuguese authorities issued a red heat warning Monday for seven of 18 districts as temperatures were forecast to hit 43 degrees Celsius (more than 109F). The first heatwave of the year has gripped Spain since the weekend and no relief is...
Agricultural Biotechnology Market Trends, Analysis, And Forecast 2025-2034 CRISPR And Rnai Drive Innovations, Bioengineered Microbes Enhance Soil Health And Reduce Chemical Inputs
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Global Agricultural Biotechnology Market, valued at USD 60.5 billion in 2025, is set to reach USD 137.8 billion by 2034, growing at a 9.6% CAGR. Driven by the need for high-yield, climate-resilient crops,...
The brutalist beauty of Aragon: Spain’s edgiest escape
The Times
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On the incline of a remote woodland in northeastern Spain a monumental building of concrete and glass hides among thickets. Viewed from below it rises as an imposing, monolithic statement in contemporary brutalism, held up by a chunky plinth that...
PepsiCo launches bold initiative to assist with major issue for farmers: 'The starting point of everything we do'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 5, 2025
According to its website, PepsiCo sources "more than 35 agricultural crops and ingredients" to make its well-loved snacks and beverages. by Yei Ling MaJuly 5, 2025 PepsiCo India is launching specialized soil testing centers to help address some of...
New raspberry varieties emerge after twelve years of research
Fresh Plaza
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July 15, 2025
"The raspberry of the future is here. It is bright red when ripe and the result of new varieties that can withstand parasite attacks and climate change. These varieties can also tolerate high temperatures in polytunnels and produce high yields."...
Leading Norfolk farmer 'shocked and humbled' by twin industry honours
Great Yarmouth Mercury
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Richard Hirst is the 2025 winner of the coveted Timothy Colman Prize, the top annual award made by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA). He also won the Best Farming Champion title at the Norfolk Rural Business Awards, with both...
Liquid assets: July 2025
Restaurant
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Ad Gefrin unveils Tácnbora Limited Edition: Cognac Cask Finish Ad Gefrin, the Anglo-Saxon museum and distillery in Wooler, Northumberland, has released a new small-batch expression of its signature whisky: Tácnbora Limited Edition – Cognac Cask...
Spanish scientists develop color-changing food label
Fresh Plaza
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June 27, 2025
In Elche, Alicante, a suspect steak sparked an idea that led to the development of a smart food label by three Spanish scientists: Pablo Sosa Domínguez, Pilar Granado, and Luis Chimeno. The invention, originating from their company Oscillum, is a...
Europe’s heatwave dries fields and leaves farmers counting c...
Modern Ghana
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Farmers across Europe are facing crop losses and rising costs after a fierce heatwave dried out fields and pushed irrigation to its limits. In France, fieldwork has been banned during the hottest hours to protect workers and cut fire risks. Farm...
Report: US Threatens 17 Percent Tariffs on EU Farm Exports
KUGN - Oregon
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July 4, 2025
The U.S. has threatened 17% tariffs on European Union agricultural exports as a Wednesday deadline loomed, an eleventh-hour move that EU officials have characterized as an escalation of the trade dispute between the parties. Such tariffs would hit...
Extreme heat disrupts farming across southern Europe
Fresh Plaza
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July 3, 2025
In France, fieldwork during peak heat hours is prohibited to shield workers and mitigate fire hazards, with operations ceasing as temperatures exceed 39 °C. Spain and Portugal observe unprecedented June temperatures, with El Granado reaching 46 °C...
Trump threatens 17% tariffs on EU's food and farm produce as regional bloc prepares for a trade war
Firstpost
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July 5, 2025
The EU trade commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič, was given the warning on Thursday during his meeting with US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. read more US President Donald...
Victoria fast-tracks approval of big battery next to two new wind farms
Renew Economy
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July 4, 2025
The Victoria Labor government says it has fast-tracked approval of a new big battery project that will be sited next to two of the state’s most recently commissioned wind farms. The planning approval has been given to Spanish-owned GPG to built...
Heatwave-driven wildfires sweep Türkiye, Greece, and Spain
TRT World
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Ongoing heatwaves have triggered wildfires across Türkiye, Greece, and Spain, causing deaths, mass evacuations, and severe damage to homes and farmland. In Türkiye’s Izmir, 50,000 were evacuated while Crete saw major destruction and in Spain’s...
Abandoned Spanish village near Madrid is now a haven for dark tourists
The Mirror
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July 4, 2025
Located just a short drive from the bustling Madrid, lies the forsaken village of El Alamin, which stands in stark contrast to the busy Spanish capital that boasts a population exceeding three million. El Alamin, translating to "the world" in...
Trump threatens 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe
The Guardian
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July 4, 2025
Donald Trump threatened to impose 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe during talks in Washington this week, it has emerged. Such tariffs would hit everything from Belgian chocolate to Kerrygold butter from Ireland and olive...
“This Should Never Have Happened”: Scientists Horrified as World’s First Octopus Farm Sparks Ethical and Ecological Uproar
Sustainability Times
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July 4, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🐙 Octopus farming proposed by Nueva Pescanova raises ethical concerns due to the intelligence and sentience of these creatures. ⚖️ The killing method involving ice slurry has been criticized as inhumane, sparking global protests and...