Author: John Peterson
EU ministers clash over Hungary’s stance on vegetarian and insect-based food preferences
Ministers from Spain and Germany criticized Hungary’s position on “novel foods” at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in Brussels. The Hungarian presidency advocated for protecting Europe’s culinary traditions from
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The Rise of Community Refrigerators – Agriculture
Community refrigerators have been around for quite some time. Known by various names such as “free community fridge” or “community pantry,” their purpose is straightforward: to help reduce food waste
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MEP Pascal Canfin advocates for collaborative approach between EPP and farmers to support nature
In a recent interview with Euractiv, Pascal Canfin, the outgoing chair of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee, urged lawmakers from the centre-right European People’s Party to adopt a more ecological
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Support for Pistachio Farmers in Gaziantep: Boosting Local Agriculture
“We are supporting pistachio producers by reducing costs and increasing profit margins. We ensure that our farmers’ pistachios receive the value they deserve. By working closely with our farmers on
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Agricultural Ministers’ Key Priorities for the Next Term
Agriculture has been a hot topic in the Council debate, with calls for exempting it from net-zero climate plans and stronger support for farmers. The discussion, based on a note
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National Campaign Launched by Government for Potatoes – Bloomberg HT
Due to planning issues in the agricultural sector, many products have suffered losses this season. Producers of numerous vegetables and fruits, such as paste tomatoes, melons, watermelons, beans, peppers, and
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Renew’s Valerie Hayer and other prominent figures to serve on next Parliament’s agriculture committee
Liberal leader Valerie Hayer and socialist chief Iratxe Garcia Perez are set to join the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee (AGRI) for the new term, according to draft lists seen by
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Keban Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that Keban Dam, which began operations in 1974, has generated a total of 283 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, contributing approximately 744 billion lira
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Economists Warn of Tough Road Ahead for Farm Prices as EU Launches Agrifood Observatory
The EU Agri-Food Chain Observatory, established to enhance transparency in prices and value distribution in the agri-food supply chain, convened its inaugural meeting on Wednesday. The initiative brings together 48
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Von der Leyen pledges fair income for farmers in her second term as Commission president
Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament on Thursday, promising to ensure a fair income for European farmers in response to the protests that swept across the EU earlier
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