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French potato crop to shrink by 23% after severe weather
France’s main potato crop is expected to fall 23% this year, or by about 2 million metric tons, after exceptionally hot and dry summer weather, the growers’ group UNPT said.…
European Parliament backs new rules to strengthen farmers’ contracts and incomes
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved new rules aimed at strengthening the contractual position of farmers and helping to stabilise their incomes.…
EU Steps Up Support for Ukraine, Warns of Prolonged Energy Strain From Middle East Conflict
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the European Union will press ahead with financial and military support for Ukraine…
Meat Alternatives Split the Market: Veggie Burgers Stay, Lab-Grown Steaks Stall
“Veggie burgers” and “vegan sausages” can remain on European supermarket shelves, EU negotiators agreed Thursday. However, only products made of animal flesh…
Washing fruit doesn’t remove pesticides, study find
A scientific report shows washing fruit doesn't remove pesticide residues. New technology detects pesticides penetrating fruit peel.
Publication of EU proposals for farmers delayed, says commissioner
WARSAW, March 15 (Reuters) - The European Union has delayed publication of proposals for farmers, Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said on Friday,…
Ukraine’s key food exports have fallen by almost half since Russian war
xports of key Ukrainian agricultural commodities have fallen by almost half since the start of the Russian invasion earlier this year compared…
Putin ally warns agriculture supplies could be limited to ‘friends’
April 1 (Reuters) - One of President Vladimir Putin's allies warned on Friday that Russia, a major global wheat exporter, could limit…
Russia plans to ban sunflower seed exports, impose quota on sunoil
March 31 (Reuters) - Russia will ban exports of sunflower seeds from Friday until the end of August and impose an export…
USDA to spend $1 bln to promote climate-friendly agriculture
Feb 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $1 billion in pilot projects that promote farming, ranching and forestry…