European farmers are turning to tech and tradition to fight climate change. Here's how

Sep 27, 2023

Farmers in Spain and Italy are turning to ancient and modern techniques to safeguard production of regional favorites like olive oil and Prosecco as climate change forces them to rapidly adapt.

Climate change ... farmers are adopting new measures to keep producing olive oil and Prosecco. Image: Unsplash/Richard Bell

Charlie Devereux

Lead Writer for Iberia, Reuters

Antonella Cinelli

Giornalista Presso, Reuters

Corina Pons

Senior Correspondent, Reuters

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European farmers are turning to tech and tradition to fight climate change. Here's how

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