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ForeignVon der Leyen: "Strategic dialogue on agriculture"
The EU president praises the primary sector's efforts for sustainability across the old continent
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union will launch a “strategic dialogue on the future of agriculture”. He did so in his last annual State of the Union spe... more
ForeignWheat Ukraine. Bild: "Secret UN proposal to Russia"
The German newspaper reveals four "scandalous" conditions put forward by secretary Guterres
Four concessions, however of considerable size, through which Russia could rejoin the agreement for the free circulation of Ukrainian grain from the Black Sea ports. This is what the German newspaper Bild... more
ForeignWheat Ukraine /2: Brussels at a crossroads
Commissioner Wojciechowski hopes for the ban to be extended in 5 countries but Kiev opposes it
Meanwhile, the USA, together with Romania and Moldova, are studying an alternative route for cereals, which should pass through the Danube. more
ForeignArgentina: special fund of over 10 million dollars for tobacco
The government invests in a sector considered vital for at least seven provinces
Argentina bets on tobacco. The Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Juan José Bahillo signed the transfers corresponding to the resolutions that allow the distribution of the Special Tobacco... more
ForeignGrain Ukraine. Lavrov-Fidan meeting: a glimmer of hope opens
The Russian Foreign Minister receives his Turkish counterpart and dictates conditions for restoring the agreement
A return to the status quo is possible, if the attached memorandum between Moscow and the UN is applied. more
ForeignSaudi Arabia: more investments in agricultural innovation
Launched a farm-to-fork project in the Tabuk region
Red Sea Global (RSG), owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, has launched a cooperative to boost the agricultural economy in the Tabuk region. The initiative, dubbed Tamala, a farm-to-fork... more
ForeignBelarus. Agriculture Minister: "European producers ready to collaborate"
Minsk hopes for relaxed trade policies, with the purchase of meat and dairy products
European manufacturers are ready to cooperate with Belarus. This was stated by Belarusian Minister of Agriculture and Food Sergei Bartosh to the Ont television channel, according to the Belta website.... more
ForeignWine: France destroys excess production
200 million subsidies for producers heavily penalized by the drop in demand
In France, the wine sector continues to be in serious difficulty. After last April, the government was forced to finance the uprooting of almost 10,000 Bordeaux vines with 38 million euros, the next step... more
ForeignBRICS summit: Xi: "Africa will achieve food self-sufficiency"
The Chinese president promises new investments, especially in training
China will allocate more resources to Africa's industrialization and agricultural production, as well as train thousands of African students in their professional skills. This is what Chinese President... more
ForeignTimmermans says goodbye to Bruxelles. Now he will challenge Dutch farmers
The Vice-President of the Commission resigns to stand as a candidate in the general elections in the Netherlands
The intransigent champion of the European Green Deal, which caused the rift between the Populars and the Socialists, leaves the scene. more
ForeignWill it still be possible to talk about "veg burger"?
The judgment of the European Court of Justice on "meat sounding" is imminent
As has already happened with assisted evolution techniques, Europe could closely follow the line drawn by Italy. Media sources believe that a ruling by the European Court of Justice on the controversial... more
ForeignSaudi Arabia: thanks to the "artificial climate" the desert will flourish
Dutch technologies in support of the food sovereignty of the Middle Eastern country
Climate change is man-made. We are not talking about the non-deliberate changes that ignite the current debate, a consequence of global C02 emissions, but about real "synthetic climates" and artificial... more
ForeignTaiwan: exports to the USA and Japan exceed that of China
Agriculture minister visits Seattle for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting on food
Taiwan's Agriculture Minister Chen Chi-Chung led a delegation to the United States to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting on Food Security in Seattle. Minister Chen... more
ForeignSpain: 37.5 million euro tender for agricultural innovation
The grants are part of the strategic plan for the common agricultural policy
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, through the Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (Fega), has opened the call, in advance for 2023, for aid for the preparation and implementation... more
ForeignUkraine: Odesa port bombed
Russian drones against infrastructure to prevent grain exports. A silo was also damaged
A new attack by Russian drones occurred overnight in the Odesa oblast, on the Black Sea. Local governor Oleg Kiper reported this on Telegram this morning, specifying that "fires broke out in port facilities... more
ForeignRussia: new duties on wine coming?
According to government leaks, they could increase from 12.5% to 20%
The strategy would be to penalize producers from hostile countries and favor allied or neutral countries such as South Africa or Armenia. more
ForeignUkraine /2. Is a "Lithuanian route" opening for wheat?
EU agriculture ministers meet to find a solution to the trade stalemate
While the fate of the Black Sea Grain Initiative seems plunged into the darkest darkness, an attempt to get out of the tunnel comes from the Ministers of Agriculture of the European Union. At the center... more
ForeignUkraine: Zelensky calls again for the free movement of grain
The president calls for the end of export restrictions and receives Romania's solidarity
Once again Volodymyr Zelensky has thundered against the export ban for some Ukrainian agricultural goods in five European Union countries. The Ukrainian president has called for the lifting of a ban he... more
ForeignUkraine wheat: September 15 deadline "unacceptable" for Hungary
Budapest would like to extend the import ban to protect its farmers
The deadline of 15 September imposed on the countries of the European Union bordering Ukraine for the lifting of the ban on the import of cereals from the country at war is "unacceptable to us". So said... more
ForeignUsa: crackdown on unfair agricultural and livestock competition
Agreement between Usda and 31 state prosecutors to monitor prices and protect consumers
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today launched a partnership between USDA and bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in... more
ForeignFishing: Spain releases aid for the EU-Morocco protocol
Funds financed partly by the government, partly by the European fund
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has accelerated procedures so that the fishing fleet affected by the finalization of the fisheries protocol between the European Union and Morocco... more
ForeignRestoring nature: Timmermans launches a desperate appeal to the "prodigal sons" of the EPP
On Wednesday, there's the vote in the EU Parliament and the vice president of the Commission attacks the right
Frans Timmermans finds himself in political difficulty and, having put himself on the defensive, identifies the scapegoat in the European right, starting with the Italian one. Indeed, the draft law on... more
ForeignSynthetic food: Netherlands towards approval
The government has authorized experimental "tastings". The producers of laboratory meat rejoice
Mosa Meat and Meatable, pioneers in the production of synthetic food in the Netherlands, have welcomed the agreement obtained by the government for the green light for "tastings" for experimental purposes... more
ForeignFrance. Cherries: production drop up to 90%
The supply chain disrupted first by bad weather, then by the parasitic fly
For about three weeks in France, cherry production has been threatened by a crisis linked to the consequences of violent climatic episodes, including the attacks of flies that have devastated the crops,... more
ForeignSaudi Arabia: there is no desert that holds, agriculture booming (+38%)
Thanks to integrated water management, the country has achieved high levels of self-sufficiency
Driven by increased investment and measures to promote sustainable development, Saudi Arabia's agricultural gross domestic product grew by more than 38% in 2022 to 100 billion riyals (US$26.6 billion)... more
ForeignAssisted Evolutionary Techniques: it's the D-Day in Brussels
Today the discussion in the European Commission. The Italian Parliament has already approved them
Already approved by the Italian Parliament, the Assisted Evolutionary Techniques (TEA) now aim to break the bank in Brussels as well. The proposal for the commercialization of the botanical varieties obtained... more
ForeignSynthetic meat: the kosher and halal dilemma
The doubt arises from the origin of the cells and the type of slaughtering of the animals
The US government's gradual clearance of lab-grown meat threatens to raise more than one ethical dilemma for religious minorities. Jews, Muslims and even Hindus represent a non-negligible slice of the... more
ForeignBrazil: almost 70 billion euros coming for agriculture
Now Lula's goal is to get lower interest rates for producers
In Brazil, the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva presented the Plano Safra 2023-2024, a program to support medium and large farms. The allocation, which will be accompanied by another fund reserved... more
ForeignChina-New Zealand: pact on trade and agriculture strengthens
The summit in Beijing between Li Qiang and premier Chris Hipkins confirms a stable bond
China and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen mutual cooperation in agriculture, food security, trade facilitation and other fields. This was reported in a joint statement reported today by the Xinhua... more
ForeignUS: $500 million in federal investment for domestic and agricultural biofuels
The Biden-Harris administration is increasingly aiming for energy independence
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that his department plans to invest up to $500 million from President Joe Biden 's Inflation Reduction Act to increase the... more
ForeignCarlsberg /2: disengagement in Russia and strong commitment in Ukraine
The Group presents one of the largest investment projects of 2023
"It is an operation of historic significance", comments the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark in Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen. A new production line at the Kiev plant increases canned beer production capacity by 80 percent more
ForeignUkraine: incalculable damage to agriculture after Kakhovka
In the medium to long term, the destruction of the dam also risks international repercussions
According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture, 600 thousand hectares of agricultural land no longer have access to water for irrigation following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam on 6 June. Before... more
ForeignUkraine: a long time for agricultural revival
According to a study, it will take 20 to 30 years before the return to pre-war production
It could take 20 years or more for Ukraine's agricultural sector to recover from the ravages of Russia's full-scale invasion. This was stated by the report of a research center of the Kiev School of Economics.Famously,... more
ForeignEuropean Parliament urges plan for food security
A non-legislative resolution passed by a large majority calls for more resources for farmers
The European Union must strengthen its food security and the resilience of the agricultural sector, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Russian war against Ukraine and climate change. In a non-legislative... more
ForeignPutin:"Russia deceived, grain deal will collapse"
Moscow continues to complain about the impediment to fertilizer exports
Once again, Russia fears its withdrawal from the Ukrainian wheat deal, and this time it is not Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov but the president himself. In a meeting with war correspondents, Vladimir Putin... more
ForeignFood safety: here is the FAO guide
Toolbox aimed at helping all operators in the sector to comply with international standards
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a comprehensive, practical and accessible toolbox designed to help everyone working in the food sector adhere to international... more
ForeignUkraine: Dam's destruction threatens wheat deal
The alarm of an ambassador from Kiev, while one of the most fertile areas of the country risks ending up under water
The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam was also a disaster at an eco-environmental and agri-food level. Tens of thousands of civilians are threatened by the rising waters of the Dnieper River. At the... more
ForeignPackaging and pesticides: Italy, France and Spain are asking for radical changes
Cooperatives keep the point in the European Parliament: "No to policies that generate additional costs"
A radical change in the approach of the legislative proposals on the reduction of the use of plant protection products and on new packaging standards. This is what the fruit and vegetable cooperatives... more
ForeignEuropean Union maintains its commitment for World Food Programme
Contribution of 11.9 million euros for the supply of aircraft for humanitarian aid
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of €11.9 million from the European Union (EU) through its Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid O... more
ForeignSpain-Portugal: the emergency remains the drought
The agriculture ministers of the two countries are asking the EU for extraordinary measures
Spain and Portugal will jointly ask Brussels to adopt measures to alleviate the effects of drought on European agriculture. Among these, the urgent activation of the crisis reserve fund of the Common Agricultural... more
ForeignTogo: 4.5 million euros from the EU and WFP for school canteens
The intervention of the UN body is also aimed at stimulating local agricultural production
The European Union (EU) has provided EUR 4.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme for the provision of nutritious meals to 17,400 primary school children in northern Togo using locally produced... more
ForeignSwine fever: infections decreasing in 2022
The disease has been notified in 8 EU countries in pigs and 11 in wild boar /Annex
The number of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in pigs and cases reported in wild boar in the European Union (EU) fell considerably in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a new report... more
ForeignUSA: 11 billion dollars for electrification of agriculture
The investment is aimed at reducing energy costs and combating climate change
The Biden-Harris administration announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring reliable and affordable clean energy... more
ForeignUkrainian wheat: Moscow cautious, but contacts continue
In Kiev, serious consideration is being given to the possibility of not renewing the agreement
With two days left until the latest agreement on the Black Sea Initiative expires, the parties involved seem increasingly hesitant and skeptical about a possible renewal. "In general, contacts continue.... more
ForeignFao: crackdown on illegal fishing
In Bali, the meeting of the parties to the agreement on port state measures
Step up efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by expanding vessel inspections, exchanging global information, and enhancing capacity building states. This is what the parties... more
ForeignWheat Ukraine: Moldova in favor of restrictions, then it reconsiders
Kiev had threatened a similar and specular blockade of imports from Chisinau
On blocking imports of Ukrainian wheat, Moldova takes a step back. On 6 May, Moldovan Agriculture Minister Vladimir Bolea announced that his government was evaluating restrictive measures similar to those... more
ForeignGrain. Zelensky: "The anti-Ukraine protectionism" of some countries is cruel
European Parliament against tariffs while von der Leyen announces new package of anti-Russian sanctions
The Brussels-Kiev union is getting stronger, which will end up isolating the "dissident" countries of Eastern Europe. The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has announced the eleventh... more
ForeignPesticides: Timmermans responds to EPP and goes straight
"Pesticides to be replaced with new technologies", reiterates the vice president of the European Commission
The rift between European Populars and Socialists on pesticide issues looks set to become a chasm. The former have expressed their opposition to the halving of the use of pesticides, promoted by the European... more
ForeignEU Commissioner praises the Italian agricultural model: "A model for Europe"
Perr Wojciechowski, our system of cooperatives and small businesses should be "promoted in Europe" /Video
Four cornerstones to safeguard: security, stability, sustainability and solidarity. These were identified by Janusz Wojciechowski , the European Commissioner for Agriculture, during his introductory report... more
ForeignPesticides: "unfeasible" halving according to the EPP
Clash in Brussels on the reform of the regulation on pesticides
In Brussels, the discussion on pesticides is becoming increasingly polarised. The draft reform of the regulation put forward by the European Commission, now sees the opposition of the European People's... more