Now playing Next world news Euroviews. The EU nature restoration law would improve food security — full stop Like all food companies, Danone and Nestlé are heavily reliant on nature and its well-being to procure our agricultural raw materials. When nature suffers, our supply chain is strained, Facundo Etchebehere and Bart Vandewaetere write. 11/07/2023
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Now playing Next Nature How can wolves and humans coexist in Europe after decades apart? Wolves have made an impressive comeback in Europe in recent decades, but their presence has angered some farmers and led to a hostile backlash. 19/05/2023
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Now playing Next Climate French farmer gives tearful interview as drought threatens crops A giant reservoir in Sainte-Soline has become a flashpoint in France’s debate over water resources. 12/04/2023
Now playing Next Climate Could climate change increase harvest-wrecking spring frosts? Spring frosts can destroy an entire harvest. Does climate change make them more likely? 11/04/2023
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Now playing Next Climate This Mediterranean country is cutting off overnight water supplies Water is being cut for seven hours every night in response to the worst drought on record. 03/04/2023
Now playing Next Lithuania Milk and manure: Why are Lithuanian farmers so hacked off? Lithuanian young farmers say they're giving up hope for the future of traditional livelihoods in the Baltic nation. 23/03/2023
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Now playing Next Green News What fruit and vegetables are being rationed in UK supermarkets? "Everyone wants to avoid rationing," the farmers' union have said. So why are supermarkets doing it? 22/02/2023
Now playing Next Climate Farmers warn dry winter threatens crops in northern Italy Italy’s farmers suffered through record-breaking droughts last summer. Winter has brought little relief. 20/02/2023
Now playing Next Green News Climate change is ‘freezing’ almond blossoms in Spain Spain is amongst the world's biggest exporters of almonds, so a bad harvest can have serious economic implications. 14/02/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 'What drives me is the unjustness': Idris Elba's food security fight British actor Idris Elba has returned to World Economic Forum in a very different role. 17/01/2023