In Our “Did You Know” Series We Share Interesting Facts About Plant Science And Agriculture.
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Crops can also catch a cold
As Europeans brace for the flu season, farmers across the continent are dealing with another version of seasonal sniffles. Amongst their patients are maize, grapes, potatoes and many more
June 17th is the world day to combat desertification and drought. This issue affects not only arid regions, but also parts of Europe. In this endeavour, even the smallest effort can make a difference: Some farmers are revisiting an age-old material (wool) to tackle today’s challenges like drought.
When we think about barriers to trade, tariffs or quotas usually come to mind. Yet, in the 18th century shipping living plants around the world was a challenging and “salty” affair.
The apple was chosen as a symbol of the Polish presidency of the EU Council. Poland is the largest apples producer in Europe and 4th largest in the world.