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An employee of the Lauresham open-air laboratory operates a bed plough on the premises of the Lauresham open-air laboratory.

An employee of the Lauresham open-air la […]

Food and agriculture, Infographic

EU executive defends itself against allegations of farm subsidy abuse

There were several accusations that EU agricultural subsidies end up in the pockets of politicians in power in several countries in Europe. The European Commission defended itself, however, from such allegations.

1 month ago

Climate change, Food and agriculture, Infographic, Photo, Video

Land and climate: problems, solutions inextricably linked

The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change has delivered the most comprehensive scientific overview yet of the links between the land we live off and global warming

4 months ago

Limousin beef cattle pictured in their cowshed in Arras, northern France on December 17, 2015.

Limousin beef cattle pictured in their c […]

Climate change, Food and agriculture, Trade, Infographic, Video

EU, South America trade deal a ‘dark moment’ for farmers

European farmers and environmentalists have denounced a trade deal signed between the EU and South American countries, warning of unfair competition and dire climate consequences

5 months ago

Climate change, Food and agriculture, Trade, Photo, Video

EU, South America bloc reach trade deal after 20 years of talks

The European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur have sealed a trade deal, ending 20 years of talks over one of the world's largest regional commercial accords

5 months ago

Food and agriculture, Video

EU launches billion-euro loan plan for young farmers

The European Union has launched a plan to give up to one billion euros in cheaper loans to young farmers, who are often turned away by banks.

8 months ago

A button with the phrase "Made in Germany". Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa/archive

A button with the phrase "Made in German […]

Brexit

What no Brexit deal means for ‘Made in Germany’

German business is worried about bottlenecks in cross-Channel supply chains in the event of a hard Brexit.

11 months ago

Foto: Oliver Berg/dpa

Budget, Data-Dashboard

Budget of the European Union – Expenditure 2014 – 2017

What does the EU spend its money on every year? An overview of the EU’s expenses from 2014 to 2017.

1 year ago

Food and agriculture, News

EU proposes slimmer post-Brexit agricultural subsidy programme

The European Commission is proposing significant cuts in the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to make up for the imminent departure of Britain as a financial contributor.

1 year ago

British farmers receive around £3 billion (3.37 billion euros, $4.06 billion) a year from the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy. Photo: Ben Stansall / AFP

British farmers receive around £3 billi […]

Brexit, Food and agriculture, Photo

UK to continue farm subsidies for five years after Brexit

What will Brexit mean to farmers once Britain leaves the Common Agricultural Policy in 2019?

2 years ago

Activists stand with banners and placards in front of the European Commission in Brussels on November 9, 2017. Photo: Emmanuel Dunand / AFP

Activists stand with banners and placard […]

Food and agriculture, Infographic

EU renews licence for controversial weedkiller for five years

EU states renew the licence for the controversial weedkiller glyphosate for five years, in a surprise decision to break a long stalemate.