EU Approves €1B Polish Scheme to Aid Farmers
In response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis, the European Commission has granted approval for a Polish aid scheme worth approximately €1 billion (PLN 4.7 billion) to support the liquidity of […]
Deals
Economy
Finance
Government
Economy
Investments
Stock Market
Green Bonds: A Saviour To Planet’s Faith?
The call for sustainable solutions has never been louder in the face of global climate change and environmental degradation. Green Bonds – financial instruments designed to fund environmentally beneficial projects […]
Economy
USDA
Agriculture Outlook: Changes in U.S. and Global Production Across Key Commodities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its crop outlook for the 2023/24 season, revealing a mix of projected increases and decreases across a range of critical commodities. The report […]
Economy
European Commission Proposes €100 Million Support Measure for Farmers
The European Commission presented a proposal today for a €100 million support measure to aid farmers producing cereals and oilseeds in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. This follows the […]
Economy
EU Agricultural Trade Value Surges to €424.7 Billion in 2022
The value of trade in agricultural products between the European Union (EU) and the rest of the world reached €424.7 billion in 2022, an increase of €77.5 billion compared to […]
Economy
Finance
Projects
Togo and EU Launch €70M Sustainable Development Initiatives
The European Union has pledged €70 million for two Team Europe Initiatives (TEIs) in Togo. The first initiative, “Sustainable Agribusiness for Togo,” focuses on enhancing food security and preserving natural […]
Economy
Livestock
New Zealand Bans Livestock Export, Prioritizing Animal Welfare
New Zealand has officially banned the export of live animals overseas to protect animal welfare during long journeys to countries such as China. The bill was passed last year and […]
Economy
USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission to Netherlands and Scandinavia
The first-ever regional agribusiness trade mission to the Netherlands was inaugurated in Amsterdam by Alexis M. Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs of the United States Department […]
Economy
Environment
France Groundwater Levels Are 75% Below Monthly Average
In March, there was a significant amount of rainfall in some areas of the country, particularly in the western regions, after several weeks without effective rain. However, these rains had […]
AgTech
Economy
Empowering Women in Ag Could Contribute $1 Tn To Economy
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently updated its 2011 study on the role of women in agrifood systems. The findings reveal that women still occupy a “marginal” […]