In love with avocados in Mallorca
Joan remains focused on growing his avocados and introducing Mallorca to a new kind of farming.
Joan Alzina Riutort, founder of Aguacates Son Sabater
Joan Alzina Riutort, founder of Aguacates Son Sabater.
Government blocks the plan for a giant chicken farm in Mallorca
A decree outlaws poultry farms on the scale that had been planned for Sineu.
Mallorca's "political obsession" that can cause flooding disaster
A form of 'greenphobia' has resulted in persistent errors with the management of torrents.
Free house and 20,000 - 22,000 € gross per year to look after a farm in Mallorca
All expenses included (water, electricity, internet, etc.) are covered.
Farm land in Mallorca
Part of the problem is generational; sons and daughters not interested in farming activity.
Mallorca's farming challenge - All the agricultural land that is non-productive
This is land that is either inactive or has been abandoned.
"Exceptional" permission for rabbit hunting in Mallorca
This is because of damage to crops in four municipalities.
Lack of rain a huge concern for Mallorca's farmers
There wasn't nearly as much rain as usual in October or November.
Field of grain in Mallorca.
Worries about grain drying out.
Fears of bad harvests in Mallorca because of a dry and hot April
Mallorca isn't experiencing the serious drought that is affecting parts of the mainland.
Duck's off for Christmas in Mallorca, and so is turkey
There is no slaughterhouse for turkeys and ducks in Mallorca.
Bales at a farm in Mallorca
Drought in 2021 led to a reduced cereal harvest.
Hay being imported because of high price in Mallorca
The price of hay in Mallorca has trebled.
A farm in Campos, Mallorca
Supplies of animal feed could suffer.
Disruption to Ukraine cereals another blow to Mallorca's farmers
Drought, rising costs and now war - all factors affecting Mallorca's farmers.
Tourism sector at the heart of Mallorca's circular economy
A project that transforms food waste into an ecological compound for cultivation purposes.
Drought concerns in Mallorca's fields
Dry conditions in the south of the island.
Farming drought likely to be declared in parts of Mallorca
Farmers in Campos first warned about the situation.
Food
Farmers complain they're being ripped off
Farmers are calling for Government action over the price of oranges and lemons.
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