Topic: Central Europe

Polish president vetoes bill allowing GMO seeds

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's President Bronislaw Komorowski on Wednesday vetoed a new legislation that would allow some genetically modified seeds in the country, saying it ran against European Union rules.Poland currently forbids any GMO cultivation or sales on its soil and must ...

European biodairy boom continues

The article reports on the increase in turnover of the organic dairy product sector in Germany and Austria in 2008. World News - Europe Europe In Brief Shropshire organic dairy farmer Sam Taylor (below) has been appointed vice- chairman of the UK's ...

Organic food hits Eastern Europe

When communism crumbled two decades ago, Eastern Europeans were only too delighted to discover the fast-food chains that symbolized the West. "The general trend is that more and more organic products are being sold in former Soviet-bloc countries," said Amarjit Sahota, head ...

10 Ways to Visit Europe and Save Money

There is no question that a holiday in Europe can be expensive. Transportation, accommodation, food and souvenirs add up each day. However, there are a number of ways that you can save money yet still have a wonderful and memorable experience. 1. ...

20 fantastic farm stays

Beechenhill Farm, Peak DistrictAn organic dairy and sheep farm with wonderful views over Manifold Valley in the Peak District National Park, Beechenhill is a delightful place. Sherbourne Farm, SuffolkMost of farmer Tony Suckling's 400 acres in Boxford are devoted to wheat and ...