Focus on Agriculture
Danish farmers concerned carbon tax will lead to lower production
Denmark could become the first country in the world to levy an emissions tax on farming in bid to reach 2030 target.
EXCLUSIVE: White House set to back tougher climate model for ethanol, sources say
(Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration is poised to announce an adjustment to its scientific modeling for ethanol that will show the corn-based...
B.C. cherry growers ‘reeling’ after January cold snap that damaged buds
The president of the group representing British Columbia cherry growers says this season will be the most challenging in their lifetimes after a...
Explainer-How climate change affects Europe’s farmers
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Farmers protesting across Europe have taken aim at EU environmental rules, which they say are adding to...
Spain’s paella rice could ‘disappear’, say farmers angry at EU rules
By Charlie Devereux, Corina Pons MADRID (Reuters) -A Spanish rice variety traditionally used to make paella is under threat from a fungus after...
Warm winter, droughts destroying crops in Italy, farming lobby warns
ROME (Reuters) – Unusually mild weather and droughts in Italy are destroying crops and threatening livelihoods this winter, Italy’s main farming lobby Coldiretti...
As Europe’s farmers find common cause in grievances, governments race to offer concessions
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s annual Agrotica trade fair traditionally gives farmers a chance see the latest equipment and agricultural innovations. This year,...
B.C.’s dramatic temperature swings put stress on bees and cattle
VANCOUVER — Recent wild temperature swings in British Columbia have raised concerns about the impact on some local animals’ health, and potentially their...
Alberta government opens water-sharing talks with large users amid worsening drought
EDMONTON — Lance Colby saw what was coming. The Alberta government said Wednesday it would open talks on water-sharing between large users as...
Farmers anxious as carbon price carve-out bill faces uncertain future
OTTAWA — Canadian farmers may have to wait months to find out if they’ll owe thousands of dollars for carbon pricing this year,...
