"Mallorca has been putting all its eggs into one basket for too long"
Over 60% of Mallorcans believe that further tourism growth would not benefit their standard of living.
Mallorca's farming challenge - All the agricultural land that is non-productive
This is land that is either inactive or has been abandoned.
Agricultural and ecological day in Porreres
Agricultural and ecological day in Porreres.
Getting ready for the 2024 Agriculture and Ecological Day in Porreres
One more year, Porreres is getting ready to host the Agriculture and Ecological Day, an event that, for the past eight years, chooses a specific agricultural theme to open up constructive debate. This time, the focus of the day is on a vital resource for life: water.
Lack of rain a huge concern for Mallorca's farmers
There wasn't nearly as much rain as usual in October or November.
Shortage of melons in Mallorca
Melons are available but they are much more expensive than usual.
Rather than diversifying, Mallorca's tourism dependence is intensifying
"It is necessary to contain tourism and the real-estate sector."
Heavy rain leaves Porreres fearing for its apricots
The Porreres Apricot Fair is this coming Saturday.
Formentor - More than just the hotel; there's a 1,250-hectare estate
Once the hotel reopens, there will be guided tours of the estate.
Melons in Menorca
The minimum wage rise will most affect farming business with little mechanised activity.
Minimum wage rise will mean higher food prices in Mallorca
For some agricultural companies, labour is fifty per cent of total production cost.
Farmers and environmentalists demanding a halt to solar parks
The government insists that agricultural production will not decrease as a result of photovoltaic parks.
Saving Mallorca from a crisis "hitting us like never before"
'Mallorca Strategy 2030' defines the Mallorca of the future, addressing the challenges of overpopulation, climate change and economic and resource overexploitation.
Irrigation tank in Formentera
Greater reuse of treated water is one project.
Agriculture sector seeking nine million euros of tourist tax revenue
Decisions on tourist tax spending will be made in a few weeks' time.
First Chinese person to grow Asian fruit and vegetables in Mallorca
"The watermelon and Chinese melon are very good and actually taste sweeter than they do in China.."
Shortage of supplies affecting Mallorca's wine industry
The wine industry faces a specific supply problem - a lack of bottles.
Half of the islands' almond trees have disappeared over the past ten years
EU Next Generation funds are to be used to increase the number of trees.
Mallorcan lamb & piglet farmers priced out of the market
"Farmers have been in crisis for a long time and this situation will cause even more to remove animals and close their farms.."
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