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Bluetongue disease is affecting sheep in the Balearic Islands

Bluetongue outbreak in Mallorca: At least 22 animals are killed after insect-borne disease sweeps through farms

THE regional agricultural department in Spain’s Balearic Islands has detected the presence of bluetongue, with a total of 22 sheep left dead in five different

5 Sep, 2024 @ 09:34

Balearic Islands·Lead

Drought will cost Spain’s Andalucia €4.5 BILLION this year: The Junta’s stark warning as it asks the EU for more support.

THE ongoing lack of rainfall in Spain’s Andalusia is having a serious effect on the southern region’s economy, and is likely to cost as much

4 Feb, 2024 @ 09:56

Andalucia·Lead

BUY LOCAL: Agricultural union in Spain’s Valencia urges consumers to support regional and national producers

To set the balance right, the Valencian co-op makes a simple suggestion: buy Valencian and Spanish produce, if possible directly from farmers at markets or

3 May, 2021 @ 13:30

Alicante·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Environment·Food & Drink·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Spain’s government steps in to discuss protecting field workers from COVID-19 outbreaks

FEARS of COVID-19 outbreaks amongst seasonal agricultural workers has led to a meeting between government ministers and regional leaders in Spain. The Minister of Health,

25 Jul, 2020 @ 14:14

Lead

Recent rainfall gives farmers in Spain’s Andalucia welcome relief as water restrictions lifted

FARMERS in Axarquia have been given welcome relief after recent heavy rainfall in the area has allowed current irrigation restrictions to be lifted. Limits on

23 Apr, 2020 @ 12:57

Environment·Lead