French Farmers Elect Confédération Paysanne in Major Upset
The Confédération Paysanne (CR) won a majority in 14 French departments during the January 15-31 agricultural elections, marking a major upset against the dominant FNSEA-JA alliance; the CR's success reflects widespread farmer discontent with government policies and existing representation, with man...
French Farmers Elect Confédération Paysanne in Major Upset
The Confédération Paysanne (CR) won a majority in 14 French departments during the January 15-31 agricultural elections, marking a major upset against the dominant FNSEA-JA alliance; the CR's success reflects widespread farmer discontent with government policies and existing representation, with man...
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40% Bias Score
Russian Vegetable Prices Surge Amidst Harvest Shortfall
In 2024, potato prices in Russia skyrocketed by 92%, onions by 48.2%, and cabbage by 44.7%, due to a low harvest resulting from unfavorable weather and reduced planting areas caused by low profitability in previous years; however, buckwheat prices dropped by 15% and eggs by 11.16%.
Russian Vegetable Prices Surge Amidst Harvest Shortfall
In 2024, potato prices in Russia skyrocketed by 92%, onions by 48.2%, and cabbage by 44.7%, due to a low harvest resulting from unfavorable weather and reduced planting areas caused by low profitability in previous years; however, buckwheat prices dropped by 15% and eggs by 11.16%.
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48% Bias Score
German Farmers Protest Rising Food Prices, Industry Profits
The "Wir haben es satt!" coalition is organizing a January 18th protest in Berlin against Germany's agricultural policies, citing a 33% food price increase since 2021, impacting farmers' livelihoods and consumer affordability. Around 60 organizations and 10,000 participants are expected.
German Farmers Protest Rising Food Prices, Industry Profits
The "Wir haben es satt!" coalition is organizing a January 18th protest in Berlin against Germany's agricultural policies, citing a 33% food price increase since 2021, impacting farmers' livelihoods and consumer affordability. Around 60 organizations and 10,000 participants are expected.
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40% Bias Score
French Agricultural Elections to Test FNSEA-JA Alliance Dominance
French farmers will elect representatives for agricultural chambers from January 7th to 30th, excluding cyclone-hit Mayotte, with the FNSEA-JA alliance facing challenges to its dominance.
French Agricultural Elections to Test FNSEA-JA Alliance Dominance
French farmers will elect representatives for agricultural chambers from January 7th to 30th, excluding cyclone-hit Mayotte, with the FNSEA-JA alliance facing challenges to its dominance.
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40% Bias Score
UK Farm Inheritance Tax Faces Backlash Amidst Food Security Concerns
The UK government's new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million is facing strong opposition from farmers and major food retailers due to concerns about food security and the tax's potential impact on family farms. The OBR questions the Treasury's revenue projections, while experts suggest the...
UK Farm Inheritance Tax Faces Backlash Amidst Food Security Concerns
The UK government's new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million is facing strong opposition from farmers and major food retailers due to concerns about food security and the tax's potential impact on family farms. The OBR questions the Treasury's revenue projections, while experts suggest the...
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60% Bias Score
French Farmers Demand €450 Million Budget, Set Tuesday Deadline
French farmers' unions, including FNSEA and Coordination Rurale, met with Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Monday to demand a €450 million budget and legislative simplification, setting a Tuesday deadline for concrete proposals, with the next evaluation point being the agricultural show on February...
French Farmers Demand €450 Million Budget, Set Tuesday Deadline
French farmers' unions, including FNSEA and Coordination Rurale, met with Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Monday to demand a €450 million budget and legislative simplification, setting a Tuesday deadline for concrete proposals, with the next evaluation point being the agricultural show on February...
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36% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Boon or Bane for Spanish Olive Oil Producers?
The EU-Mercosur trade deal brings optimism and concern for Spanish olive oil producers, who see market expansion opportunities but fear competition from producers with lower standards; table olive producers strongly oppose the deal due to continued high tariffs.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Boon or Bane for Spanish Olive Oil Producers?
The EU-Mercosur trade deal brings optimism and concern for Spanish olive oil producers, who see market expansion opportunities but fear competition from producers with lower standards; table olive producers strongly oppose the deal due to continued high tariffs.
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32% Bias Score
EU Bolsters Farmers' Bargaining Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU executive proposed measures on Tuesday to strengthen farmers' bargaining power, including mandatory written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and improved enforcement of the Unfair Trading Practices directive, aiming to ensure fair compensation and prevent sales below production costs.
EU Bolsters Farmers' Bargaining Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU executive proposed measures on Tuesday to strengthen farmers' bargaining power, including mandatory written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and improved enforcement of the Unfair Trading Practices directive, aiming to ensure fair compensation and prevent sales below production costs.
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24% Bias Score