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Record French Poultry Consumption Fuels Import Reliance, Worsening Trade Deficit

In 2024, France saw record poultry consumption (31.6 kg per capita), driven by chicken's popularity, but this led to a 41% import reliance, worsening the trade deficit to \-€1.251 billion despite increased domestic production.

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Degraded European Soil: A Call for Agroecology

Sixty percent of European soil is degraded, leading to water pollution and biodiversity loss; the article explores the historical relationship between humanity and land use, proposing agroecology as a necessary solution.

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EU Shifts Farm Policy Focus from Environment to Farmer Livelihoods

The EU Commission unveiled a revised agricultural policy on February 19th, prioritizing regulatory simplification and farmer income over stringent environmental goals, abandoning the controversial "Farm to Fork" strategy's ambitious reduction targets in response to farmer criticism.

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French Senate Approves Controversial Agricultural Bill

The French Senate approved a new agricultural orientation bill on February 20th, 2024, despite criticism from environmental groups who say it weakens environmental protections; the bill designates agriculture as a major general interest and includes measures to simplify regulations and support farme...

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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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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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Third Victorian Bird Flu Outbreak Exacerbates Australia's Egg Shortage

A third Victorian poultry farm has been hit by a highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza strain, leading to the culling of around 500,000 chickens and extending Australia's egg shortage for at least six months, according to industry experts.

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EU Shifts Agricultural Policy, Prioritizing Farmer Income Over Strict Environmental Goals

The European Commission presented a new agricultural policy on Wednesday, abandoning the 'Farm to Fork' strategy due to criticism from farmers, prioritizing regulatory simplification and farmer income over stringent environmental targets.

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French Senate Passes Agricultural Bill, Sparking Environmental Concerns

The French Senate passed a new agricultural bill, declaring agriculture a major public interest, streamlining project approvals but weakening environmental protections by potentially allowing EU-approved pesticides without viable alternatives and reducing penalties for unintentional environmental da...

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US Aid Cuts Create \$156 Million Funding Gap in Ghana

US aid cuts leave Ghana with a \$156 million funding shortfall, threatening healthcare and agriculture; 150,000 people reliant on US-funded antiretroviral drugs face shortages, and food insecurity looms due to fertilizer and seed scarcity.

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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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Israel-Hamas War Cripples Agriculture; Volunteers Help, but Government Action is Urgent

The Israel-Hamas war severely damaged Israeli agriculture, causing crop losses, price surges, and labor shortages; however, 95,000 volunteers helped salvage crops, while the crisis highlights the urgent need for government intervention.

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