The income gap between the biggest and smallest farms in Europe has doubled in the past 15 years, leading to a collapse in small farms alongside soaring profits for larger farms.
Figures from the European Commission suggest that while farmers enjoyed record profits due to rising food prices from the Ukraine war, small farms' razor-thin margins forced many out of business.
The new proposals to support struggling farmers and reduce pollution are highlighted in the context of political shifts in Europe, where populist governments are undermining environmental rules.
Thomas Waitz emphasizes the deep resonance of these findings within struggling communities, stating that frustration among farming families has led to protests against the dominance of large agribusiness.
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