The Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables, has once again proven it reduces by 30% the risk of heart attacks.
The consumption and production of goods and services is currently unsustainable in Europe, with ‘decoupling’ of environmental pressures from economic growth insufficient to date.
Three EU schemes known as PDO (protected designation of origin), PGI (protected geographical indication) and TSG (traditional speciality guaranteed) promote and protect names of quality agricultural products and foodstuffs.
University of Illinois Extension agronomist Emerson Nafziger notes last year’s drought was another reminder that no two droughts are the same. He spoke at the Corn and Soybean Classic.
Known to the world for their sublime beaches and unique architecture, the Cycladic islands now aspire to acquaint visitors with one of their lesser known gifts: the 40 different types of cheese that they produce.
The potential of agricultural production as a means to the economic recovery of Greece and Europe was examined during an Economist Agricultural Business Summit that took place in Thessaloniki, on February 7.
