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Brandenburg's New Agriculture Minister Faces Early Crisis

Brandenburg's new Agriculture Minister, Hanka Mittelstädt, is navigating a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, criticism from environmental groups over her industry ties, and conflicts over wolf management, peat bog restoration, and water resources.

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Japan Aims for Eightfold Increase in Rice Exports by 2030

Japan plans to increase rice exports eightfold to 350,000 tons by 2030 to address domestic shortages and boost agricultural exports to 5 trillion yen, while increasing food-related spending by tourists to 4.5 trillion yen.

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Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Secure US Agriculture Supply Chains from China

Reps. Ashley Hinson and Sen. Pete Ricketts introduced the Securing American Agriculture Act, a bipartisan bill requiring the USDA to assess agricultural supply chain vulnerabilities, reduce reliance on China, and strengthen domestic production to mitigate national security risks.

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Record Russian SME Procurement: 9.6 Trillion Rubles in 2024

In 2024, Russian state companies' purchases from SMEs reached a record 9.6 trillion rubles (a 20% increase), driven by a new 25% quota and government support programs, boosting innovation and import substitution across various sectors including IT and agriculture.

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Dutch Poultry Farm Starts Bird Flu Vaccine Pilot

A pilot program for a bird flu vaccine starts today at a Dutch poultry farm, producing eggs only for the Netherlands due to trade restrictions, marking a shift from culling to vaccination, supported by the Minister of Agriculture and the poultry sector.

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İmamoğlu Criticizes Turkish Government's Handling of Syria Conflict and Economic Crisis

CHP's presidential candidate, Ekrem İmamoğlu, during his campaign tour in Adana, Turkey, criticized the government's handling of the Syrian conflict and Turkey's economic crisis, emphasizing the need for lasting peace in Syria and systemic change in Turkey. He highlighted the plight of farmers, part...

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Wholesale Egg Prices Drop 15%, but Volatility Remains

Wholesale egg prices fell 15% in the first week of March to \$6.85 a dozen due to reduced demand and a two-week respite from significant avian flu outbreaks; however, prices are expected to rise again due to upcoming holidays (Easter and Passover) and the spring bird migration.

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Planthopper Threatens Lower Saxony's Potato and Sugar Beet Crops

The planthopper-transmitted bacteria threaten potato and sugar beet crops in Lower Saxony, prompting the CDU to request emergency insecticide approval, while the state government acknowledges the significant economic risk and suggests long-term solutions via new breeding methods.

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UK Government Halts Post-Brexit Farming Payment Scheme

The UK government unexpectedly halted its post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) program, leaving 224 farmers without funding and causing widespread anger among agricultural groups due to the lack of a replacement plan and slow application processes.

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Dutch Council of State Rejects Plan to Legalize Farmers Exceeding Nitrogen Limits

The Netherlands' Council of State (RvS) rejected Agriculture Minister Wiersma's plan to legalize roughly 2000 farmers exceeding nitrogen emission limits, citing insufficient measures to reduce emissions and an inadequate definition of legalization; a March 1st deadline passed without resolution, lea...

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Trump's Trade War Costs Exceed Nuclear Weapons Budget

The Trump administration's trade policies led to significant financial losses for U.S. farmers due to China's retaliatory tariffs, resulting in approximately $30 billion in government aid, exceeding the budget for U.S. nuclear weapons.

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Fruit Fly Resurgence in Victoria Due to Funding Cuts

Reduced funding for a Victorian fruit fly management program has caused a 90% increase in Queensland fruit fly numbers in 2024, impacting growers like Bari Sulejman who lost 70% of his plum crop and spent tens of thousands on pest control; experts warn of a potential 600% increase if the program end...

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