EU Beekeepers Protest Against Widespread Honey Fraud
European beekeepers protested in Madrid, Paris, and Lisbon against massive fraudulent honey imports, primarily from China, revealed in a 2024 EU report showing 46% of samples were fake; Spain had a 51% rate, impacting beekeepers' livelihoods and consumer trust.
EU Beekeepers Protest Against Widespread Honey Fraud
European beekeepers protested in Madrid, Paris, and Lisbon against massive fraudulent honey imports, primarily from China, revealed in a 2024 EU report showing 46% of samples were fake; Spain had a 51% rate, impacting beekeepers' livelihoods and consumer trust.
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64% Bias Score
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Deal
The EU proposes a €1 billion reserve, possibly part of the Common Agricultural Policy, to shield farmers from potential negative consequences of the Mercosur trade deal, addressing concerns about market disruptions in sectors like beef and poultry, learning from past issues with the Brexit Adjustmen...
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Deal
The EU proposes a €1 billion reserve, possibly part of the Common Agricultural Policy, to shield farmers from potential negative consequences of the Mercosur trade deal, addressing concerns about market disruptions in sectors like beef and poultry, learning from past issues with the Brexit Adjustmen...
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56% Bias Score
EU Agricultural Prices Fall 2% in 2024
In 2024, EU agricultural prices decreased by 2% compared to 2023, following increases in 2021-2022; cereal prices fell by 15%, egg prices by 8%, and vegetable/horticultural product prices by 2%, while milk prices fell in 16 EU countries; the European Commission introduced measures to ensure fair com...
EU Agricultural Prices Fall 2% in 2024
In 2024, EU agricultural prices decreased by 2% compared to 2023, following increases in 2021-2022; cereal prices fell by 15%, egg prices by 8%, and vegetable/horticultural product prices by 2%, while milk prices fell in 16 EU countries; the European Commission introduced measures to ensure fair com...
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24% 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
EU Strengthens Farmer Negotiating Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' negotiating power, mandating written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and stricter Unfair Trading Practices Directive enforcement to counter power imbalances with large buyers and ensure fairer prices.
EU Strengthens Farmer Negotiating Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' negotiating power, mandating written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and stricter Unfair Trading Practices Directive enforcement to counter power imbalances with large buyers and ensure fairer prices.
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40% Bias Score
EU Launches Consultative Body to Unite Agri-Food Stakeholders
The European Commission launched the European Agricultural and Food Board (EBAF) on January 8, 2025, a consultative body aiming to unite agri-food stakeholders, shape the Agriculture and Food Vision by early 2025, and address past criticisms of similar initiatives by ensuring inclusivity and transpa...
EU Launches Consultative Body to Unite Agri-Food Stakeholders
The European Commission launched the European Agricultural and Food Board (EBAF) on January 8, 2025, a consultative body aiming to unite agri-food stakeholders, shape the Agriculture and Food Vision by early 2025, and address past criticisms of similar initiatives by ensuring inclusivity and transpa...
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24% Bias Score
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Trade Deal
The European Union plans a €1 billion reserve to help farmers if the Mercosur trade deal negatively impacts their markets, following concerns over market disruptions, particularly in beef and poultry, and uncertainty over the fund's availability.
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Trade Deal
The European Union plans a €1 billion reserve to help farmers if the Mercosur trade deal negatively impacts their markets, following concerns over market disruptions, particularly in beef and poultry, and uncertainty over the fund's availability.
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40% Bias Score
High Milk Prices in Saxony Persist Amidst Production Shortfalls and Regulatory Hurdles
Due to lower milk production than consumption, coupled with animal diseases and regulatory hurdles, Saxony's milk and butter prices remain high; farmers are seeking improved conditions and reduced bureaucracy.
High Milk Prices in Saxony Persist Amidst Production Shortfalls and Regulatory Hurdles
Due to lower milk production than consumption, coupled with animal diseases and regulatory hurdles, Saxony's milk and butter prices remain high; farmers are seeking improved conditions and reduced bureaucracy.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Thousands of Spanish farmers and ranchers protested in Madrid on Monday against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing that the agreement will lead to a flood of cheaper imports that do not meet EU quality standards and will negatively impact Spanish agriculture and rural areas.
Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Thousands of Spanish farmers and ranchers protested in Madrid on Monday against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing that the agreement will lead to a flood of cheaper imports that do not meet EU quality standards and will negatively impact Spanish agriculture and rural areas.
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40% Bias Score
"Denmark to Implement World-First Carbon Tax on Livestock Farming in 2030"
"Denmark is set to introduce a world-first carbon tax on livestock farming in 2030, aiming to mitigate the sector's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, which amounts to 11.4% of Europe's total, despite facing strong opposition from farmers who anticipate decreased competitiveness and a potenti...
"Denmark to Implement World-First Carbon Tax on Livestock Farming in 2030"
"Denmark is set to introduce a world-first carbon tax on livestock farming in 2030, aiming to mitigate the sector's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, which amounts to 11.4% of Europe's total, despite facing strong opposition from farmers who anticipate decreased competitiveness and a potenti...
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44% Bias Score
EU Strengthens Farmers' Bargaining Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' bargaining power by mandating written contracts, promoting producer organizations, and improving the application of the Unfair Trading Practices Directive, addressing concerns raised during recent protests.
EU Strengthens Farmers' Bargaining Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' bargaining power by mandating written contracts, promoting producer organizations, and improving the application of the Unfair Trading Practices Directive, addressing concerns raised during recent protests.
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40% Bias Score
Belgian Farmers Block Highway in Protest of Mercosur Trade Deal
Belgian farmers are blocking the A2/E25 highway near the Dutch border to protest the Mercosur trade agreement, causing traffic disruptions and highlighting concerns about unfair competition and administrative burdens.
Belgian Farmers Block Highway in Protest of Mercosur Trade Deal
Belgian farmers are blocking the A2/E25 highway near the Dutch border to protest the Mercosur trade agreement, causing traffic disruptions and highlighting concerns about unfair competition and administrative burdens.
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40% Bias Score