Ban of Cage-Farming of Chickens Approved by Czech Senate
The Czech Republic follows neighbouring Austria and Germany in a move towards more humane conditions for the farming of chickens. Agriculture Minister Miroslav Toman had argued that such a ban…
Deputies Ban Cage Breeding of Hens in Czech Republic From 2027
The new law will see the practice phased out by 2027 in the Czech Republic, earlier than a proposed EU-wide ban. Meanwhile, the next generation of Czech farmers are taking…
Farmers Markets on Zelný Trh To Return After Closure Due To Coronavirus
From Monday April 20th, farmers will again be able to sell seedlings and young plants on Zelný Trh. Gardeners wishing to grow their own plants can look forward to a…
South Moravian Smallhold Organic Farmer Wins Environmental Damage Case Against Agrofert
After a year-long legal battle, farmer Libor Kožnar, owner of the Living Farm in Šanov, in the District of Znojmo, has won a court case against Agro Jevišovice, a local…
Brno Joins Cities4FOOD Project Supporting and Promoting Local Food Production
Last week councillors agreed that Brno will join Barcelona, Padua, Ghent, Frankfurt and other European cities in the international Cities4FOOD project, to accelerate social development towards sustainable food use. Photo:…