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US Denies Mexico's Water Request, Citing Treaty Violations
The United States denied Mexico's request for emergency water to Tijuana for the first time, due to Mexico's consistent failure to meet its water delivery obligations under the 1944 water treaty, impacting U.S. agriculture and prompting a $280 million aid package for Texas farmers.
US Denies Mexico's Water Request, Citing Treaty Violations
The United States denied Mexico's request for emergency water to Tijuana for the first time, due to Mexico's consistent failure to meet its water delivery obligations under the 1944 water treaty, impacting U.S. agriculture and prompting a $280 million aid package for Texas farmers.
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52% Bias Score
Undocumented Indigenous Farmworkers Face Hardship in California
Arcenio López, director of MICOP, discusses the struggles of indigenous Mexican farmworkers in California, highlighting their precarious legal status, language barriers, and the impact of stricter immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
Undocumented Indigenous Farmworkers Face Hardship in California
Arcenio López, director of MICOP, discusses the struggles of indigenous Mexican farmworkers in California, highlighting their precarious legal status, language barriers, and the impact of stricter immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
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28% Bias Score
Lower Saxony Asparagus Harvest Begins Despite Reduced Cultivation Area
Lower Saxony's asparagus harvest is starting this weekend with heated asparagus, followed by field asparagus in two weeks, despite an 8 percent decrease in cultivation area from 2023 to 2024, resulting in a 0.6 percent lower harvest. The price increase is expected to be moderate.
Lower Saxony Asparagus Harvest Begins Despite Reduced Cultivation Area
Lower Saxony's asparagus harvest is starting this weekend with heated asparagus, followed by field asparagus in two weeks, despite an 8 percent decrease in cultivation area from 2023 to 2024, resulting in a 0.6 percent lower harvest. The price increase is expected to be moderate.
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32% Bias Score
EU Imposes Tariffs on Russian Farm Imports to Boost Food Security
The EU approved tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products, including fertilizers (25% of EU imports), to reduce reliance and enhance food security, despite concerns from farmers about price increases and reduced competitiveness.
EU Imposes Tariffs on Russian Farm Imports to Boost Food Security
The EU approved tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products, including fertilizers (25% of EU imports), to reduce reliance and enhance food security, despite concerns from farmers about price increases and reduced competitiveness.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands to Raise Nitrogen Emission Threshold: Council of State Review Pending
Dutch Agriculture Minister Wiersma proposed raising the nitrogen emission threshold from 0.005 to 1 mol/ha/year to reduce permit needs for farmers and businesses; the proposal, already publicized, awaits review by the Council of State, which will provide preliminary advice before formal legal review...
Netherlands to Raise Nitrogen Emission Threshold: Council of State Review Pending
Dutch Agriculture Minister Wiersma proposed raising the nitrogen emission threshold from 0.005 to 1 mol/ha/year to reduce permit needs for farmers and businesses; the proposal, already publicized, awaits review by the Council of State, which will provide preliminary advice before formal legal review...
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48% Bias Score
Italian Farmers Protest Cultivated Meat Ban, Challenging EFSA
In Italy, despite a government ban, Coldiretti's protest against cultivated meat—with a planned March 19th demonstration in Parma—challenges the EFSA's approach, advocating for its reclassification as a pharmaceutical due to health concerns, prompting the EFSA to close its Parma office.
Italian Farmers Protest Cultivated Meat Ban, Challenging EFSA
In Italy, despite a government ban, Coldiretti's protest against cultivated meat—with a planned March 19th demonstration in Parma—challenges the EFSA's approach, advocating for its reclassification as a pharmaceutical due to health concerns, prompting the EFSA to close its Parma office.
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52% Bias Score
US Denies Mexico Colorado River Water Amidst Treaty Dispute
The Trump administration denied Mexico's request for Colorado River water due to Mexico's failure to meet its obligations under a 1944 water treaty, causing a $993 million annual economic loss in Texas agriculture and escalating tensions between the two countries.
US Denies Mexico Colorado River Water Amidst Treaty Dispute
The Trump administration denied Mexico's request for Colorado River water due to Mexico's failure to meet its obligations under a 1944 water treaty, causing a $993 million annual economic loss in Texas agriculture and escalating tensions between the two countries.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs and USDA Cuts Threaten US Farmers
President Trump's tariffs disrupt U.S. agricultural exports, especially to China, while potential USDA budget cuts threaten vital farmer support programs like the billion-dollar initiative for local produce procurement for food banks and school lunches.
Trump Tariffs and USDA Cuts Threaten US Farmers
President Trump's tariffs disrupt U.S. agricultural exports, especially to China, while potential USDA budget cuts threaten vital farmer support programs like the billion-dollar initiative for local produce procurement for food banks and school lunches.
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40% Bias Score
Madrid Cuts Inheritance Tax to Boost Farming Generational Change
The Madrid regional government recently enacted a 50% tax break on inheritances between close relatives, aiming to facilitate generational transitions in farming by reducing the significant financial burden associated with transferring land ownership within families.
Madrid Cuts Inheritance Tax to Boost Farming Generational Change
The Madrid regional government recently enacted a 50% tax break on inheritances between close relatives, aiming to facilitate generational transitions in farming by reducing the significant financial burden associated with transferring land ownership within families.
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40% Bias Score
EU Imposes Tariffs on Russian Agri-Products to Reduce Dependence, Raising Farmer Concerns
The EU imposed additional tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products, including fertilizers, to reduce dependence and strengthen food security, but this move worries farmers due to increased costs and reliance on Russian fertilizers comprising 25 percent of EU imports.
EU Imposes Tariffs on Russian Agri-Products to Reduce Dependence, Raising Farmer Concerns
The EU imposed additional tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products, including fertilizers, to reduce dependence and strengthen food security, but this move worries farmers due to increased costs and reliance on Russian fertilizers comprising 25 percent of EU imports.
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36% Bias Score
German Farmers Voluntarily Protect Drinking Water
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern farmers are voluntarily implementing 17 measures, including land use changes and targeted drainage, across 6,000 hectares to protect drinking water in category II protection zones, financially supported by the state and in cooperation with water suppliers, shifting from solely...
German Farmers Voluntarily Protect Drinking Water
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern farmers are voluntarily implementing 17 measures, including land use changes and targeted drainage, across 6,000 hectares to protect drinking water in category II protection zones, financially supported by the state and in cooperation with water suppliers, shifting from solely...
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36% Bias Score
Georgia Law Could Significantly Impact Glyphosate Lawsuits Against Bayer
Georgia is considering legislation that could significantly reduce the success of lawsuits against Bayer concerning its glyphosate product, impacting approximately 181,000 pending lawsuits; Bayer is pursuing similar legislation in other states.
Georgia Law Could Significantly Impact Glyphosate Lawsuits Against Bayer
Georgia is considering legislation that could significantly reduce the success of lawsuits against Bayer concerning its glyphosate product, impacting approximately 181,000 pending lawsuits; Bayer is pursuing similar legislation in other states.
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56% Bias Score
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