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.
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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52% Bias Score
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...
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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24% Bias Score
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...
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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36% Bias Score
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...
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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...
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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36% Bias Score
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...
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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32% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score