EUโs new agriculture chief seeks more funds for small farmers
Christophe Hansen seeks changes to blocโs multibillion-euro farm subsidy scheme
Small farmers
โWe didnโt realise how hard it isโ: small farmers in Europe struggle to get by
Brutal economic situation has inflicted misery on farmers who struggle to turn a profit and forced some to look for alternative streams of revenueRevealed: billionaires are โultimate beneficiariesโ linked to โฌ3bn of EU farming subsidiesWhen Coen van de…
Revealed: billionaires are โultimate beneficiariesโ linked to โฌ3bn of EU farming subsidies
Thousands of small farms have closed according to analysis of official but opaque data from EU member statesโWe didnโt realise how hard it isโ: small farmers in Europe struggle to get byThe European Union gave generous farming subsidies to the companie…
โReally dangerousโ: Farmers hate results of von der Leyenโs reform dialogue
Lobby group Copa-Cogeca is hardening its position after backlash from angry members.
Germanyโs Scholz wants new EU anti-deforestation law delayed
German media group has been lobbying against the rules.
Deforestation law risks pushing Indonesia toward China
However well-intended, the EU’s directive has particularly rattled producers in the Indo-Pacific region.
A fairer future for farmers is a greener future for Europe
Addressing the inequities in our food system is essential to delivering justice for farmers and securing climate action.
Farm trade rift puts Ukraineโs EU aspirations in limbo
If Ukraine wants to join the EU, it may have to leave its agricultural sector out in the cold.
Farmersโ protests: New Brussels demo begins with bonfire outside EU Parliament
Tractors circle Place du Luxembourg and block roads around the EU capital.
Itโs time to hit Amazon where it really hurts: In its pocket
The least the public should be able to expect is for the worldโs biggest companies to not receive public money without being held to the same standards as a family-run farm.
Only connecting with voters can stop Europeโs populist tide
There’s a growing backlash rooted in overall desperation, compounded by many votersโ perception that their grievances are being shrugged off.
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The EU’s deforestation law was cheered here. Brazilian experts and farmers are skeptical
The new EU law to ban imports of products that drive deforestation has been cheered by people across the continent but on the other side of the Atlantic, fears are growing it will disproportionately impact small farmers and lead to deforestation in les…
Russia killed off the Black Sea grain deal. What happens now?
UN-brokered deal opened lifeline for Ukraine to export tens of millions of tons of grains and oilseeds over the last year.
Agritourism offers brighter prospects for Albaniaโs small farmers
Attracting tourists can increase prosperity in areas unsuited to intensive agriculture
Global hunger shows no sign of reversing
A new report reveals the sweeping impacts of pandemic supply chain disruptions and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Commission reveals next (shaky) step in Green Deal plan
Environment commissioner urges realism as time runs short to agree on food waste, biodiversity and circular economy proposals.