Kostas Tsiaras, the Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food, emphasized the importance of greenhouse cultivation for the future of agriculture during a recent event. He highlighted the government’s initiative to support greenhouse farming through a €600 million program, aimed…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Uruguay to finalize a significant trade agreement between the EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc, which has been contentious, particularly in France. Despite strong opposition from French farmers and criticism from…
The Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (Epirus-Islands Branch) and the Panhellenic Veterinary Association (Epirus Branch) will host a conference on the challenges of sheep and goat farming and recent developments concerning companion animals. The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 8,…
The Directorate of Agricultural Economy in Larissa, Greece, has announced a pre-publication call for the program ‘Intervention P3-73-2.9’, focusing on investments to modernize and construct accessible greenhouses and plant production shelters. The aim is to enhance market orientation and competitiveness…
The Independent United Initiative in the Eastern Macedonia – Thrace regional council has questioned the region’s Governor, Christodoulos Topidis, regarding the inadequate management of the ongoing sheep pox outbreak. With 43,000 sheep already culled, significant concerns have arisen about crisis…
Morocco has significantly ramped up avocado production in response to rising demand in Europe, with exports increasing from 40,000 tons in 2023 to a projected 90,000 tons this season. Despite the fruit’s popularity, the cultivation process is facing challenges due…
A recent analysis reveals that glyphosate, a contested herbicide, remains prevalent among Dutch farmers, with 90% utilization in arable farming. This chemical is applied alarmingly close to elementary schools and nature reserves, raising concerns over exposure risks, especially for children….
Markus Ritter has been re-elected for another four years as President of the Swiss Farmers’ Association, a role he has held since November 2012. The delegates confirmed his position in Bern, alongside vice presidents Anne Challendes and Alois Huber. Discussions…
Following the recent Budget announcement, UK farmers are raising concerns over new inheritance tax rules affecting agricultural assets. From April 2026, inherited assets over £1 million will incur a 20% tax. Estimates suggest that while around 70,000 farms could eventually…
In the Netherlands, negotiations for an agricultural agreement collapsed last June when the Farmers’ Organization (LTO) left talks, dissatisfied with the demands and lacking concrete commitments. The previous government proposed a budget of 13 billion euros to reduce livestock numbers…
Annie Genevard, the French Minister of Agriculture, discussed the country’s efforts to form a veto minority against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement during a segment on France Bleu Besançon. She highlighted the need for diplomatic collaboration with other EU nations to…
A seminar focused on the reconstruction of Greece’s Thessaly region’s agricultural sector will take place in Larissa on November 29. The event, initiated by SYRIZA MP Vasilis Kokkalis, will feature former Agriculture Ministers across the political spectrum, including Alexandros Kontos,…
