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EU drops plan to halve pesticide use after farmer protests
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she will withdraw a plan to halve the use of pesticides because it became a “symbol...
Farmers in Europe step up protests against rising costs, green rules
French and Belgian farmers set up dozens of blockades on highways and on access roads to a major container port on Wednesday to press...
France wants EU law changes ‘this week’ to quell farmers’ protest
France wants a decision this week to change European Union environmental regulations regarding agricultural surfaces which have to remain fallow under new biodiversity rules,...
Ukrainian grain transits through Romania with export licences
Ukrainian grain has successfully transited through Romania since the country introduced export licences under its grain export plan to help protect farmers last autumn,...
Protests in Romania rage on despite the government adopting brokered measures
The Romanian government adopted measures on Thursday, transposing into law the solutions reached in negotiations with protesting transporters and farmers during the week, although...
Romanian government reaches agreement with farmers following a week of protests
An agreement was reached between Romania's Agriculture Ministry and representatives of major agricultural organizations on Monday, with the former addressing several demands by farmers...
Truck drivers, farmers protest in Romania, block border with Ukraine
Romanian truck drivers and farmers on Sunday slowed traffic around several cities, including the capital Bucharest, voicing a string of grievances from high tax...
Polish farmers resume blockade of border crossing with Ukraine
Polish farmers restarted a blockade of a Poland-Ukraine border crossing on Thursday, accusing the new Polish government of failing to guarantee it will meet...
Global 2024 staple food supplies to be strained by dry weather, export curbs
High food prices in recent years have prompted farmers worldwide to plant more cereals and oilseeds, but consumers are set to face tighter supplies...