John Peterson graduated with a degree in Agricultural Sciences from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. His specialization is in sustainable crop production and soil health management. John is passionate about integrating modern technology with traditional farming methods to enhance productivity while preserving the environment. He currently works as a consultant, helping farmers adopt sustainable practices.

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

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Geographical 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).

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Impact 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

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The 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

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EU 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

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70% 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

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Hot 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

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Loan 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

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Holistic 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

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Agricultural 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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