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Trump's Deportation Threat Jeopardizes American Agriculture

The Trump administration's threat to deport millions of undocumented immigrants poses a significant threat to the already struggling American agricultural industry, which is facing a labor shortage and a 7% decline in farms from 2017-2022.

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UK Farm Inheritance Tax Faces Backlash Amidst Food Security Concerns

The UK government's new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million is facing strong opposition from farmers and major food retailers due to concerns about food security and the tax's potential impact on family farms. The OBR questions the Treasury's revenue projections, while experts suggest the...

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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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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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UK Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Reforms

UK farmers protested inheritance tax reforms on Saturday, using tractors in town centers across the UK, claiming the reforms will decimate the agricultural sector and potentially cause food shortages, while the government cites £5 billion investment in farming and reduced tax rates for farms.

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MSC's Sustainability Goals Under Scrutiny Amidst Overfishing and Climate Change

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a leading certifier of sustainable fisheries, is facing criticism for failing to meet its targets, with only 16% of global wild-caught fish currently certified, despite efforts to improve unsustainable fisheries. Climate change and overfishing exacerbate the pro...

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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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