Tag: farmers
Remkes speaks of ‘constructive conversation’ with farmers: ‘There is some cold from the air’
After weeks of mounting tensions and highway blockades, mediator Johan Remkes spoke today with several farmers’ organizations in the provincial government of Utrecht. He speaks of a “constructive conversation”, in…
Pesticides: the long fight of farmers to have their diseases recognized
For Marine*, it started in July 2016. At the time, this agricultural worker spent her nights criss-crossing the vineyards of the Hérault farms, spraying a mixture of pesticides intended to…
Consultation between farmers and cabinet starts in Utrecht: ‘We do not doubt the science’
Harberink has a special role, she tells this morning on Radio M Utrecht. Because although she is one of the farmers’ representatives, she has a lot more understanding for the…
Consultation between farmers and cabinet starts: ‘We do not doubt the science’
Harberink has a special role, she tells this morning on Radio M Utrecht. Because although she is one of the farmers’ representatives, she has a lot more understanding for the…
Repeated drought and heat waves: the disaster scenario for farmers
Three episodes in less than three months, and an agriculture that is increasingly suffering. On Wednesday August 3, France was confronted with the hottest day of the third heat wave…
Faced with a record drought, French farmers are trying to adapt
While 96 French departments are on drought alert, farmers are coping with water restrictions to continue irrigating their land. In Séris, in the Loir-Et-Cher department, the area is classified red,…
Drought: in the Hérault, farmers are trying to adapt
Between the vines, a black sheath threads its way. Jean-Claude Maillol points to the rows that line up in front of him, and details the different grape varieties with a…
Here, Ukrainian farmers harvest – in protective vests
But this year’s harvest is like no other. As Russian missiles are regularly fired over the area, the farmers operate their agricultural machinery wearing homemade protective vests. – We have…
Dutch farmers get support from Donald Trump and Marine Le Pen: “We oppose climate fanatics”
Right-wing populists around the world have supported Dutch farmers’ protests. They use them as fuel for their agenda against globalization and climate policy. – We support the Dutch farmers who…
Ukraine celebrates its tank-towing farmers with a stamp
It is one more communication tool for Ukraine against the Russian invasion: stamps, illustrating images of feats of arms or victories since the beginning of the conflict. On the occasion…