Tag #Agriculture

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Nordzucker Completes Extended Beet Harvest Amidst Low Sugar Prices

Nordzucker's 2024 beet harvest campaign, lasting 145 days across European sites, yielded high beet volumes but slightly lower-than-average sugar content due to cooler spring weather; low EU sugar prices pose a significant financial challenge.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
repubblica.it
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EU Wine Warning Labels Spark Outrage Among Italian Producers

The European Commission's proposal to mandate health warnings on wine bottles, despite previous parliamentary rejection, has sparked outrage among Italian winemakers, who see it as an attack on their industry and local production methods.

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No Poverty
forbes.com
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US Egg Prices Soar Amidst Avian Influenza-Driven Culling Crisis

The drastic culling of egg-laying hens in the US due to Avian Influenza has caused egg prices to skyrocket; in December 2024 alone, 13.2 million hens were culled, followed by another 23.47 million in the next six weeks, exceeding 6% of the total flock, creating a severe supply shortage.

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Zero Hunger
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Greek Government Offers Assurances, No Concrete Commitments to Farmers

Following a three-hour meeting between Greek government ministers and 21 farmer representatives, the government proposed a committee to study fuel tax refund adjustments and will submit a proposal to the EU for compensation for losses exceeding 30% due to climate change; farmers will decide their ne...

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Zero Hunger
nrc.nl
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Netherlands Proposes Raising Nitrogen Threshold to Resolve Crisis

The Dutch cabinet plans to raise the nitrogen deposition threshold from 0.005 to 1 mol per hectare per year to address the nitrogen crisis, helping farmers and construction projects, though facing legal challenges and environmental concerns.

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Life on Land
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Republican Pushback Against Trump's Spending Cuts Grows

Republican senators and representatives, initially praising President Trump's spending cuts, are now pushing back against the negative impacts on their constituents, particularly in red states heavily reliant on federal funding, creating a potential conflict between supporting Trump and serving thei...

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Zero Hunger
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Ernst Urges Urgent Action on Avian Flu Crisis

Senator Joni Ernst's letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins calls for urgent action on the HPAI outbreak, citing over 136 million birds culled, and proposes solutions including vaccination, indemnity revisions, and auditor training.

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Zero Hunger
lemonde.fr
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Food Sovereignty in France: A Contested Concept

The term "food sovereignty" has gained widespread adoption in France since the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, yet its meaning and objectives remain contested among stakeholders, from agricultural unions and the government to large retailers and the agri-food industry, highlighting the pol...

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Zero Hunger
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Record-High Egg Prices Hit $4.95 Amidst Bird Flu Outbreak

The average price of a dozen Grade A large eggs in the US reached a record high of \$4.95 in January 2025, driven by the HPAI outbreak that killed over 20 million egg-laying hens and state laws mandating more expensive cage-free eggs.

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Zero Hunger
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Widespread Microplastic Contamination Threatens French Agriculture

A recent study reveals that 75% of French soil is contaminated by microplastics, potentially impacting plant growth through direct toxicity and disruption of soil microbial communities; the long-term effects are still under investigation.

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Life on Land
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Russia's Agricultural Exports Surge 50%, Dominating Global Markets

In 2024, Russia's grain exports exceeded the five-year average by 50%, claiming a 17% global market share, with Egypt, Turkey, and Iran accounting for 33% of imports; the government aims for over $50 billion in agricultural exports by 2030, driven by growth in meat, dairy, and processed foods.

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nrc.nl
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Dutch Coalition Deadlocked Over Funding Agricultural Sustainability

The Dutch government faces a funding crisis for agricultural sustainability, with a cut to allocated funds and conflicting priorities within the coalition regarding nuclear energy investment, highlighting disagreements over using the Climate Fund and creating tension among coalition parties.

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Climate Action

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