Farming
All the latest news and insight on farmers, farming and agriculture in Sweden.
How a year on my allotment taught me to appreciate the Swedish seasons
A common complaint from people who moved to Sweden from elsewhere is the climate – sometimes it feels like Sweden is grey for 80 percent of the year. But once I started growing my own produce it taught me to appreciate the climate here, and even look forward to the colder months, The Local's deputy editor Becky Waterton writes.
How to grow your own fruits and vegetables in Sweden
Whether you were a keen gardener or not before you moved to Sweden, growing in the Nordic climate might not be quite what you're used to. The Local spoke to master gardener John Taylor for his tips on growing veg in Sweden.
EU to begin talks with farming leaders after wave of farmers' protests around Europe
The European Commission is due on Thursday to begin "strategic" talks with farmers' federations, agri-business firms, NGOs and experts on ways to assuage the ire on farms in several countries.
Countries block Swedish pork over swine fever outbreak
Several countries have blocked imports of Swedish pork after a recent outbreak of African swine fever in wild boars in the Scandinavian country, industry officials said on Monday.
How the war in Ukraine affects Swedish food production
Global inflation, soaring energy prices and shattered supply chains following the coronavirus pandemic led to an increase in food costs. And now Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is compounding supply and demand pressure. How is this affecting Swedish food production?
Greta Thunberg launches farm campaign: 'We are creating the perfect conditions for diseases to spill over'
Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg launched an appeal on Saturday for a change in food production and consumption in the face of repeated crises threatening the world.
Meat consumption is falling in Sweden, but production is on the rise
People in Sweden are eating less meat than they have done for ten years, according to new figures from the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
How the long, dry summer has affected Sweden's Christmas trees
Christmas trees grown in Sweden are more vividly green after a summer of extreme drought, but there is also a risk of a shortage of the firs and spruces.
Swedish wines achieve record year thanks to summer heat
The extreme and unusual heatwave across Sweden this summer was good news for winemakers in the country.
Drought-hit farmers to get billions in aid from Swedish government
The Swedish government has decided to give 1.2 billion kronor in financial aid to farmers hit by drought in this summer’s heatwave.
Sweden mulls political aid for drought-hit farmers
Sweden’s government is preparing economic relief for farmers hit by this summer’s dry weather.
'Sweden is not a place to come and try your luck'
Rosario, Argentina, is about as disconnected from Sweden as it gets according to Anibal Brunelli, who swapped his home nation for the Scandinavian country four years ago.
Sweden's food would only last a week in an emergency, experts warn
Sweden's food reserves are so low they would only last a week in the case of a national emergency, experts have warned.
Swede punches clown that scared his grandmother
A hapless participant in the so-called killer clown trend made a fatal mistake on Sunday when he opted to scare an 80-year-old who was out for a walk in rural Sweden.
Swedish dairy farmers join protest in Stockholm
Hundreds of Swedish dairy farmers travelled more than 1,000 kilometres – some in their tractors – to stage a protest outside Stockholm's parliament building on Monday.
Swedish strawberry shortage a 'disaster'
Swedish farmers have warned of a strawberry shortage at next week's Midsummer celebrations, describing it as a “disaster” for both Swedish people and for strawberry growers.
Rural Swedes protest ‘fanatical urbanisation’
On Friday, rural residents drove tractors and other vehicles with banners into several Swedish cities to protest what they are calling the injustice they experience in the countryside. They say their concerns are largely ignored by politicians.
'Tougher sanctions will hit Sweden hard': Borg
As Russia strikes back at the EU and US with its own sanctions, Finance Minister Anders Borg worries that the sanctions against Russia are a "blunt instrument" which will damage Swedish businesses.
Dutch tomatoes leave Swedish farms in the red
Stiff competition from cheap imported tomatoes could bury a quarter of Swedish tomato farmers in bankruptcy in what observers are calling one of the worst years ever for the country's domestic tomato production.
Local produce no climate change panacea: study
Consumers worried about climate change should cut down on meat rather than put their efforts into buying local produce, according to a new Swedish study.
Swedes slam 'outdated' farming subsidies
Agricultural subsidies are set to fall under the new EU budget deal, but Swedish critics are mostly concerned about how the money will be spent.
Men hatch Swedish chicks from organic eggs
Two men in northern Sweden who bought organic eggs from their local supermarket have now had four chicks hatch from the batch.
Sweden braces for EU-induced egg boom
A ban on bare cages for egg-laying poultry, which comes into effect in the new year, could mean an egg boom for Sweden if the demand rises quicker than the European poultry farmers have time to adjust.