Franceās A9 motorway to be blockaded this weekend as farmers protest The blockade will be part of a major day of action
Living near vineyards in France linked to higher pesticide levels, study shows Children aged 3-6 are particularly affected
In France, do you know your porcherie from your pigeonnier? These traditional structures have helped small-scale farmers source protein for hundreds of years
magazine Meet the farming family who moved from Devon to France āWe have a mix of French and British customers across the countryā
Map shows communes least, and most, exposed to pesticides in France Environmental groups are calling for users to write to the health ministry to call for less pesticide exposure and more access to organic food
In figures: Parisā celebrated annual agricultural show is underway The Salon de l'Agriculture brings more than 1,000 exhibitors and 4,000 animals to the capital as well as politicians seeking photo opportunities
Farmers threaten to āblock countryā in further mass disruption āIt's time for the agricultural revoltā in November, one union says as it threatens to blockade train freight
When and why are French farmers threatening new national protests Not all unions are in agreement with proposed action
Farmer protests intensify in south-west France Farmers say they are āfed up of empty promisesā and worried how they and future generations will survive
Letters: Donāt forget that climate change hits French farmers too Connexion reader highlights the uphill struggle against drought, flooding and varying temperatures
Plan for giant chicken farm divides residents and farmers in France Critics say the plan is āsocial and ecological nonsenseā but proponents say it will boost French chicken production
āTraumatisedā: Patou dogs attack puppy and owner in car park in Alps āMy dog was on a lead,ā says the man. The farmer who owns the two Patous says the guard dogs may have been overwhelmed by the soaring numbers of visiting tourists
Did you know: Priests bless tractors in France The tradition has its roots in the Rogation days of prayer and fasting in western Christianity - and is gaining in popularity
Stray dogs to be shot after sheep attacks in southern France But animal welfare campaigners say the dogs should be taken to shelters instead
Traditional Roquefort and Camembert are under threat, warn scientists Cheese-lovers told they must learn to appreciate more diversity of tastes, colours and textures, sometimes within the same product to protect the cheesesā future
Court cancels two water āmegabasinā projects in western France The controversial reservoirs were ānot associated with any real water-saving measures,ā it ruled
French man cycles length of France to promote eco-farming He completed 1,400km over 13 days, stopping in remote villages to spread awareness
France recognised as a world-leader for caviar farms The Connexion talks to Laurent Deverlanges at his caviar farm in Dordogne
Go-ahead for controversial āmega reservoirsā in west France Critics of the basins say they will worsen water shortages and that farmers are āhoardingā a scarce resource
CĆ©sars, farming, Six Nations: The week ahead in France This week (February 20-26) also includes a flower themed Carnival, a celebrated agriculture show and the one year anniversary of the Ukraine war
Major farm herbicide to be withdrawn in France to protect groundwater S-metolachlor, typically used in maize, sunflower and soya crops, is to be pulled from sale after studies found āunacceptable levels,ā including in water destined for human consumption
Grubās up: Insect farming for human food is French success story How France has become a global leader in insect protein production and where you might eat it
French rural residents āmust be protected from pesticidesā The Conseil dāEtat has ruled that minimum distances between homes and pesticide-approved agricultural land insufficient
Meet the British couple growing āmicrogreensā for French chefs A property planning hiccup led these UK growers to turn a room in their house into a baby leaf farm
What the flock? Sheep set to walk across Lyon city centre A flock of 24 sheep is beginning its journey across Lyon today, in a walk that will take three nights over three communes and 14 parks, as part of an urban-agricultural event
French farmer on a mission to prove 4G tower is harming his cattle He defied the highest French court to turn the mast off and āthe difference in the cows was remarkableā
Pesticide no-spray zones in France ānot enough to keep us safeā Campaigners say the five to 10 metre buffers should be extended to 100 metres to reduce the risk to health
French farmer grows crops without water, fertiliser or pesticide By burying organic matter underground and turning the earth in winter to trap moisture, he gives his fruit and vegetables the tools to survive
Drought: France faces winter milk shortage, warns farming union head The union leader has called for milk prices to increase to help farmers through a tough period caused by drought and high temperatures
Meet the man behind the French fair trade food revolution The director of top food brand āCāest qui le patron?!ā talks to The Connexionās ThĆ©ophile Larcher about his mission for a fair food industry
Drought alerts now expected for almost all departments in France While climate experts say it is not too late to act for the future and are encouraged by first meetings with new Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne
āA long road aheadā: Parti Animaliste leader on French animal rights HĆ©lĆØne Thouy discusses her presidential campaign and the barriers to improving animal welfare in France
French environment news: tree valuations, wonky veg, pesticides in tea Some towns have put a compensation value on trees in case of damage, misshapen vegetables rejected by supermarkets sold off cheaply and choose your ātisaneā wisely
Shopping local: France's AMAP farm basket scheme explained Each month, we take a selection of reader questions and answer them. One of July's questions is about France's AMAP scheme and whether it is good value.
What is meant by the 'Ć©coresponsable' label on French fruit? An ' Ć©coresponsable' piece of fruit isn't fully organic but more the product of a 'halfway house' between 'eco-friendly' and conventional farming techniques
Much-admired French environmentalist Pierre Rabhi dies age 83 Tributes have begun to pour in for the farmer, writer and environmental campaigner, who died yesterday
French āRoboCropā pilot scheme could be solution for small-scale farms The machine, a concept from NeoFarm offering sustainable agricultural practices, runs on rails in a greenhouse tunnel and can be programmed to complete many repetitive farming tasks
Hay fever hot spots around France as invasive ragweed comes into bloom The plantās flowers start releasing pollen from August onwards with prefectural decrees in place such as one in Deux-SĆØvres asking farmers to be vigilant
France to ban chick culling and piglet castration from 2022 France will be the first country, along with Germany, to outlaw the practices, the minister for agriculture has said, in a move that will save 50million chicks a year
Organic crops in France found to contain herbicide carried in wind Prosulfocarb has been found in organic harvests in different areas of the country, costing farmers thousands in loss of earnings
France ordered to take extra measures against Brittany green algae Campaigners welcomed the court ruling but await further actions from authorities and say not enough has been done to tackle the issue so far
Organic farmers in France stage naked protest against aid cuts Workers post nude photos online to gain attention after proposed change to the EU common agricultural policy
France declares ācalamitĆ© agricoleā after record cold: What is it? The emergency support comes after freezing weather caused significant damage to crops
French technology detects egg embryo sex to save killing male chicks The egg industry kills millions of male chicks a year but the new technology aims to avoid the practice which is to be banned this year
Fresh French food just an online sponsorship away Website offers foodies the chance to fund an animal, a hive, a vine - and have fresh produce delivered to their door
Prized Italian white truffle now to be produced in France The rare tuber - which can sell for up to five times the price of its black equivalent - will now be grown under controlled conditions in France due to a āworld firstā farming innovation
Meet the producers: Three generations of French truffles 'Iāve always lived here, always farmed here, and hope my two daughters will take over' says Christian MĆ©rin of their truffle farm near ValrĆ©as
Price for prize cow at UK auction shocks French farmers Limousin heifer sets new record price as farmers team up to buy pedigree animal
āIdioticā: Brazil hits back at President Macron soya comment Mr Macron said that Brazilian soya was from the ādestroyed forestā of Brazil, but Brazilian leaders have denounced the comment as an āidiotic political gameā
Working horses replace tractors for island preservation work Three horses have been brought back into use on Ile aux Sternes, a nature reserve on three small islands in the Loire by Tom Pellerin, owner of Trait Service 45
France approves three-year use of controversial pesticide The Constitutional council has approved the use of neonicotinoids for three years, even though they are harmful to bees and other animals
Covid-19 confirmed at French mink farm; 1,000 slaughtered A strain of the virus was confirmed at a farm in Eure-et-Loir, with test results for a further two French farms still pending
The British and Irish farmers of France Farmers from the British Isles are attracted to farming in France for a handful of reasons and not just the cost of land
French farmerās long fight against Monsanto draws to close Farmer Paul FranƧois has been locked in a legal battle with the controversial multinational corporation since 2004
French village installs ācountryside soundsā sign The sign, reading āBeware, you are in the countrysideā has been installed in the village square, and references sounds such as cow bells, cockerel crowing, and church bells.
Insecticide harmful to bees temporarily allowed in France Neonicotinoids have been approved for three years to be used in growing sugar beet despite having previously been banned, mainly due to evidence that they are toxic for bees
EU may outlaw cage farming after 1.4m sign new initiative Farming using cages could be banned in the European Union after almost 1.4 million EU citizens signed a new initiative against the practice, with the proposal now set to be examined by the European Commission.
French beet growers fight for neonicotinoid exemption Farmers deliver plans to protect pollinators in bid to get MPs to approve amendment to bee-killing insecticide ban
Mont dāOr cheese on sale in France from tomorrow The season for eating Mont dāOr cheese starts on September 10. We take a look at the history of this French speciality.
500,000 sign petition for French vote on animal cruelty The petition is also supported by over 100 animal welfare organisations and influential French personalities. More signatures and parliamentary support are needed for the issues to go to referendum.
The eco-friendly French family preparing to live 'off-grid' The coronavirus pandemic and confinement has made many people think about the way we live, such as this family who, as the 'world faces collapse', are preparing to live their lives off-grid.
France on heatwave alert and water limits as drought worsens Water restrictions are in place in 72 departments across France and a red heatwave alert is issued for 15 departments, as the drought worsens, meaning many endangered river fish have needed to be moved.
British birds destroying farmland crops in Brittany Jackdaws - small crows that eat corn - have caused ā¬3 million-worth of damage to farmland crops in CĆ“tes-dāArmor and FinistĆØre (Brittany) in the past 10 years, according to a report.
France Covid recovery: Summer jobs paying well, but are rare Companies in France are starting to recruit for summer jobs as the country continues to reopen - with some positions reportedly paying as much as ā¬3,500 gross per month - but offers are still few and far between.
Where to buy the juiciest melons in France this summer Across France, you will see shoppers prodding and sniffing as they search for the perfect juicy melon. Connexion looks at the fruitās history and meets a passionate producer.
France bans word āsteakā on vegetarian products The words "steak", "escalope" and "sausage" ( saucisse ) can no longer be used to describe meat alternatives made from vegetable proteins, according to a new French law.
Pyrenees bear found shot dead in southwest France A wild Pyrenees bear has been found illegally killed in southwest France, prompting the ecology minister to lodge a formal State complaint into the crime.
Farmers can spray pesticides within 5m of rural homes Nature and ecology groups supported by about 100 mayors have lost an urgent legal challenge to laws allowing farmers to spray weedkiller and pesticides close to homes in the French countryside.
Wild boar numbers spike in France due to confinement The wild boar population in the south of France has grown rapidly during confinement due to a lack of hunting and ongoing climate change, sparking increased tensions among the agricultural and hunting communities.
France opens borders to European farm harvest workers France has opened its borders to European agricultural workers, who will now take much-needed picking and harvesting jobs on French farms, even as the borders remain closed or restricted for most other travel.
French NGOs bring court case on confinement pesticides Nine NGOs in France are taking the French government to court for allegedly using Covid-19 as an excuse to allow pesticides to be sprayed on crops too close to housing, in contravention of laws imposed in December.
Help farmers by still eating lamb this holiday Farmers urge householders to still mark religious festivities during confinement even though family gatherings won't be happening
Covid-19: France calls public to help French farmers The French government is calling on people who are ānot working at this timeā to āgo into the fieldsā and help farmers and producers during the Covid-19 crisis.
Pretty greens to adorn Michelin plates Microgreens can be found adorning plates in many top eateries. The Connexion meets a leading producer of these exquisite small leaves ā an Englishman in the Auvergne
