Author: John Peterson
Romanian Government Proposes Cap on Markup for Local Food Products
Romania Aims to Limit Food Product Markup to 20% Romania’s Ministry of Agriculture is developing an emergency decree to cap the markup on domestic food products at 20%. This initiative
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Celebrating Eid al-Adha: Wishes for Health, Peace, and Happiness
Happy Eid al-Adha! During the holiday days, we strengthen our feelings of unity and togetherness. These special times bring peace to our country and the entire Islamic world. I sincerely
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Experts Warn EU Marine Protected Areas Are Insufficient for Conservation
The European Union’s marine protected areas (MPAs) have been critiqued for offering inadequate protection against detrimental human activities, such as mining and bottom trawling. A recent scientific study published in
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Şemsi Bayraktar’s Message on Soil Day: The Importance of Protecting Our Lands
ANKARA – 16.06.2024 – Şemsi Bayraktar, President of the Turkish Union of Agricultural Chambers (TZOB), made a press statement on the occasion of Soil Festival. Bayraktar stated, “Protecting our soils
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Positive Olive Crop Forecasts Indicate Potential Price Relief for Olive Oil
A significant improvement in olive harvests is anticipated this autumn for major EU producers, potentially alleviating the record-high olive oil prices that surged earlier this year, according to experts. In
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Turkey Leads the World in Apricot Production: 2024 Data and Export Successes
“Turkey Leads the World in Apricot Production” ANKARA – 27.06.2024 – Şemsi Bayraktar, President of the Turkish Union of Agricultural Chambers (TZOB), issued a written statement announcing the start of
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Major Reforms Needed in EU Farm Funding: Insights from Strategic Dialogue
The Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture wrapped up on 4 September after nearly eight months of discussions among 29 influential figures in the agrifood sector. The stakeholders have
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Positive Discrimination for the Agriculture Sector and the Need to Revoke Electricity Price Increases
“Positive discrimination should be applied to the agriculture sector, and the 30% electricity price increase must be revoked” 30-06-2024 08:30 “Positive discrimination should be applied to the agriculture sector, and
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EU Mediterranean Nations Urge Commission to Accelerate Water Strategy Implementation
EU Agriculture Ministers Emphasize Urgent Need for Water Security Policies At a meeting held in Cyprus on September 3rd, agriculture ministers from nine EU member states called for swift action
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Revolutionary Changes Ahead for EU Farm Subsidies: Insights from Stakeholders’ Forum
The results of the recent roundtable on the future of EU agriculture emphasize a transition from traditional land-based subsidies to enhanced support for small-scale farms and incentives for eco-friendly practices.
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