Author: John Peterson
EU Court of Justice rules against wolf hunting for economic reasons
The EU Court of Justice ruled that economic reasons alone, such as preventing losses of livestock, are not sufficient to allow hunting of wolves, as EU member states consider reducing
DetailGeographical Indication Registration of Söke Cotton from the European Union
Turkey’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, announced that the Söke cotton has become the 27th product in Turkey to receive geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU).
DetailImpact of mines on Ukraine’s agriculture: A closer look at the heavy toll
In Ukraine, government and international NGOs are struggling to clear mines in a timely manner to meet the needs of farmers who are often forced to do the dangerous work
DetailThe Use of Endangered Animals Could Actually Help Save Them
We are bidding farewell to the bee-eater birds, Mariana fruit bat, Bachman’s warbler, and 21 other species that went extinct in the U.S. in 2023. These species are joining the
DetailEU revises 2027 target for smartphone use in agricultural controls
The digital integration of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was seen as a way to reduce the administrative burden on farmers. However, member states have approved a Commission proposal
Detail70% Subsidized Installation Support for Young Producers!
As part of the Rural Disadvantaged Areas Development Project carried out by our ministry, grant contracts have been signed for establishment support for 10 young producers who received training. We
DetailHot Topics on Euractiv: The Burning Issues You Need to Know
In the pro-EU coalition, there is still some uncertainty and disagreement on certain policy issues despite their vow to stick together against the far-right blocs. Von der Leyen will need
DetailLoan Support of 689 Billion Lira from Banks to the Agricultural Sector in the First Half of 2024
The banking sector has announced the total amount of loans provided to companies operating in the agricultural sector. By the end of June 2024, the loan volume reached 689 billion
DetailHolistic Farm Policies Needed to Support Sustainable Development Goals: EESC’s Peter Schmidt
Governments are shifting their focus away from Sustainable Development Goals, but Peter Schmidt, President of the Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment Sector (NAT) at the European Economic and Social
DetailAgricultural Input Prices Soar by 47%: Here are the Details
Agricultural input price index (Agri-GFE) data indicates that agricultural costs have increased by nearly 50% over the past year. In June, costs rose by approximately 1% on a monthly basis.
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