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Widespread agriculture protests in Europe highlight tough conditions
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says plan to halve pesticide use had become ‘symbol of polarisation’
Reference to a 30% cut in nitrogen and methane gases by 2040 removed from proposed road map
European politicians have to balance demands of farmers with the need for climate action
UK development minister says 3mn people face acute food shortage because of drought and civil war
The performance of companies that specialise in milk and meat alternatives should act as something of an appetite suppressant
Tractors rolled into Brussels on Thursday to block major roads and squares close to summit gathering
Scientists in Africa and elsewhere are seizing the opportunity to transform agriculture
Fish sold by major retailers in Europe is harming food security in west Africa
French President Emmanuel Macron pushes for more EU concessions on agriculture and trade
Report estimates one-third rise in commodity prices by 2050 would be compensated by health and nature savings
British consumers risk higher prices after January 31 roll-out of checks on all EU products of plant and animal origin
Unions plan to blockade Paris as new prime minister pledges to ‘put agriculture above all else’
Row over hormone-treated beef leads to a stand-off that will hit British cheese producers and carmakers
Commission president to hold talks in bid to end escalating demonstrations against EU green policies
Also in this newsletter: Why Ursula von der Leyen is getting down and dirty with farmers
Food deserts blight some of America’s poorest communities. We meet the campaigners fighting back. Plus: Italy’s wine woes; women in agri-business; low-meat Denmark; VCs bet on regenerative farming; improving Africa’s crops; to plough or not to plough?
Policy carrots have kept livestock farmers sweet so far — but sticks may yet be needed
Improved varieties of crops such as teff and cassava could alleviate hunger on the continent
The claimed benefits for minimising soil disturbance come with significant downsides
A growing focus on technology and sustainability is helping change the sector’s gender profile
Tech investors see opportunities in the shift to eco-friendlier farming
Big food companies are touting regenerative agriculture as a way to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but in practice there are significant hurdles
Union leader promises to continue demonstrations ‘for as long as necessary’ in first crisis for PM Gabriel Attal
Bloc’s top trade official says Brussels will look to control influx of farm products in places where they risk depressing prices
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