Tag #Food Security

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EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Trade Deal

The EU plans a minimum €1 billion reserve to aid farmers if the Mercosur trade deal harms European agriculture, particularly in beef and poultry, mirroring a similar, but slower, Brexit support system. The money will likely come from the Common Agricultural Policy.

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elmundo.es
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Spain Launches National Food Strategy to Boost Global Competitiveness

Spain's Council of Ministers approved a National Food Strategy to maintain its position as a major food exporter, focusing on sustainable production, rural development, consumer health, and addressing challenges like climate change and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Egypt's Agricultural Exports Reach Record High in 2024

In 2024, Egypt's agricultural exports hit a record 8.6 million tons, a 1.2 million-ton increase from the previous year, due to expanded domestic production and decreased production in competing nations affected by climate change; the EU and Arab nations are the top importers.

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Berlin Protest Highlights Concerns Over German Agricultural Policy

On Saturday, the "Wir haben es satt" protest against industrialized agriculture took place in Berlin without tractors due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Around 9,000 people (organizers) / 3,500 (police) participated, demanding ecological agriculture and fair food policies, emphasizing the upc...

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Global Threat to Blueberries: Rapidly Spreading Fungus Causes Widespread Crop Losses

A powdery mildew fungus, Erysiphe vaccinii, is rapidly spreading globally, threatening blueberry crops with an estimated annual cost of \$47 million to \$530 million; a new database aids in identification and management.

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Climate Change and Cormorants Threaten Baden-Württemberg's Fish Farming Industry

Climate change, fish diseases, and cormorant predation threaten Baden-Württemberg's fish farming, impacting the 6,000-8,000 tons of salmonids produced annually by roughly 100 full-time and 2,000-3,000 part-time/hobby farms, despite the industry's long tradition and regional economic contribution. St...

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Russia's 2024 Harvest Shortfall: Export Restrictions and Domestic Price Pressures

Russia's 2024 agricultural harvest fell 14% short of 2023's record, reaching 125 million tons due to poor weather, sanctions-hampered supply chains, and labor shortages; the government responded with export restrictions to stabilize domestic food prices, but this negatively impacts producers' profit...

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Russia Proposes 100% Retail Markup Cap to Curb Inflation

Russian State Duma Deputy Mikhail Delagyin introduced a bill to cap retail markups at 100% of the producer or import price starting January 1, 2026, aiming to curb inflation driven by retail monopolies while allowing regional and product exceptions.

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UK Extends Child Food Program for One Year

The UK government will extend the £200 million holiday activities and food (HAF) program for another year, following concerns it might be cut due to budget pressures; the program, inspired by Marcus Rashford, provides meals and activities to over a million vulnerable children during school holidays.

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Laureates Urge Urgent Investment in Indigenous Crops to Avert Global Hunger Crisis

Over 150 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates issued an urgent call for increased investment in agricultural research, particularly focusing on climate-resilient indigenous crops, to avert a global hunger crisis by mid-century, citing the insufficient progress in meeting current food needs and the p...

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CAAS Advances Boost China's Grain Output to Record High

In 2023, the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) contributed to a record grain output exceeding 700 million metric tons by introducing 18 new crop varieties, 24 key technologies, and training farmers via 1,000 field classrooms, demonstrating advancements in precision planting, pest contr...

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Climate Change and Predation Threaten Baden-Württemberg's Fish Farming

Climate change, fish diseases, and cormorant predation threaten Baden-Württemberg's fish farming industry, impacting the approximately 100 registered full-time operations and an estimated 2,000–3,000 smaller farms that produce 6,000–8,000 tons of salmonids annually.

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