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Maximizing Crop Yield: Testing a Winter Wheat Catch Crop
The recent weather conditions may have posed challenges for combining, but they have been favorable for the establishment of cover and catch crops. The moisture and warmth have created an
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
DetailThe Impact of Winter Cover Crops on Soil Nitrogen Levels
Drilling a winter cover crop mix can significantly boost soil nitrogen supply by up to 35kg N/ha and reduce nitrate leaching by 90% compared to leaving the field with weedy
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.
DetailHow to Successfully Implement Beet and Bale Grazing in a Wet Winter
A Welsh family at Newton Farm in Scethrog, near Brecon, faced a challenge last winter when they implemented bale grazing for their suckler cows to improve soil health and reduce
DetailFinding the Best Seal Deal: Balancing Animal Welfare and Fishing Rights in EU Fisheries
Animal welfare groups are advocating for the protection of seals under EU legislation, while Baltic fishermen are lobbying for support to improve their fish hauls. The EU trade ban on
DetailAgricultural Index: Optimism Grows Despite Concerns
In July, the sentiment of agricultural producers improved across three broad measures. The Purdue University-CME Group Agricultural Economy Barometer Index rose to 113, an increase of 8 points. Similarly, the
DetailEU 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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