#farmer-protests

[ follow ]
#agriculture

Labour hopes new deal for farmers' can reset relationship with industry

The government is restructuring its relationship with farmers through a new deal focused on profitability and sustainability.

Farmers face 600m hit as second-worst harvest on record intensifies pressure

Farmers in Britain are facing significant financial losses due to a severely reduced wheat harvest attributed to poor weather and climate change.

Inside France: Farmer drama, French sex lives and Riviera snacks

Revived farmer protests in France reflect deeper grievances beyond EU treaties, emphasizing the struggles of small producers amidst an ongoing sense of theatre.

Rural MPs urge government to reassure farmers over new tax rates

Government needs to reassure farmers amid tax changes to prevent backlash and protect family farms.

Symbol of polarisation': EU scraps plans to halve use of pesticides

The European Commission is abandoning plans to reduce pesticide use in agriculture due to farmer protests and demands for higher prices and eased regulations.
Farmers across Europe have been protesting against falling product prices, rising costs, cheap imports, and excessive regulations.

Labour hopes new deal for farmers' can reset relationship with industry

The government is restructuring its relationship with farmers through a new deal focused on profitability and sustainability.

Farmers face 600m hit as second-worst harvest on record intensifies pressure

Farmers in Britain are facing significant financial losses due to a severely reduced wheat harvest attributed to poor weather and climate change.

Inside France: Farmer drama, French sex lives and Riviera snacks

Revived farmer protests in France reflect deeper grievances beyond EU treaties, emphasizing the struggles of small producers amidst an ongoing sense of theatre.

Rural MPs urge government to reassure farmers over new tax rates

Government needs to reassure farmers amid tax changes to prevent backlash and protect family farms.

Symbol of polarisation': EU scraps plans to halve use of pesticides

The European Commission is abandoning plans to reduce pesticide use in agriculture due to farmer protests and demands for higher prices and eased regulations.
Farmers across Europe have been protesting against falling product prices, rising costs, cheap imports, and excessive regulations.
moreagriculture
from www.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

PODCAST: French sex lives explained, Notre Dame's unholy row and is Le Pen facing the end?

Resurgent farmer protests threaten food supply in Toulouse, reflecting agricultural tensions in France.
Marine Le Pen's potential election ban could reshape France's political landscape.
Notre-Dame's reopening sparks debate on secularism and pricing between church and state.
New survey reveals nuanced views of sexuality among the French, countering stereotypes.
#india

As India Prepares for Elections, Government Silences Critics on X with Executive Order

India issues demands to X (formerly Twitter) to remove critical accounts and posts, concerning ahead of general elections.
X complies with Indian government's orders to withhold accounts and posts in India, but disagrees, advocating for freedom of expression.

Farming the Revolution review low-key look at Indian farmers' street-camp protests

The documentary explores the 2020-21 farmer protests in India, focusing on community solidarity and the challenges faced by demonstrators.
It highlights grassroots organizing, logistics of sustaining a protest, and the critical role of women in the movement.

As India Prepares for Elections, Government Silences Critics on X with Executive Order

India issues demands to X (formerly Twitter) to remove critical accounts and posts, concerning ahead of general elections.
X complies with Indian government's orders to withhold accounts and posts in India, but disagrees, advocating for freedom of expression.

Farming the Revolution review low-key look at Indian farmers' street-camp protests

The documentary explores the 2020-21 farmer protests in India, focusing on community solidarity and the challenges faced by demonstrators.
It highlights grassroots organizing, logistics of sustaining a protest, and the critical role of women in the movement.
moreindia

EU summit: Agriculture, economy in focus on second day DW 03/21/2024

EU leaders addressing farmer protests and supporting Ukraine
EU considering tariff hikes on Russian and Belarusian produce

As the rumble of tractor protests grows, the EU offers more environmental concessions to farmers

EU proposes weakening climate measures for farmers
Small farmers exempt from some controls under new rules

Talks between Polish farmers and government reach dead end

The meeting between Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and farmers to end protests against Ukrainian agricultural imports failed to reach an agreement.
Protesting farmers in Poland are demanding rejection of the EU's Green Deal and the sealing of the country's eastern borders against excessive imports of Ukrainian agricultural products.

European Parliament passes landmark nature restoration law DW 02/27/2024

EU lawmakers approved nature restoration law despite farmer protests
New law sets ambitious targets for restoring land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems by 2050
#subsidies

Why are farmers across Europe protesting? DW 02/26/2024

European farmers protest agricultural policies, demanding less regulation and more exceptions.
Specific issues affecting farmers in different EU countries include subsidies reduction, import concerns, and environmental regulations.

Why are farmers across Europe protesting? DW 02/26/2024

Farmers across EU protesting against agricultural policies with varied reasons
Calls for less stringent environmental regulations and better competition conditions

Why are farmers across Europe protesting? DW 02/26/2024

European farmers protest agricultural policies, demanding less regulation and more exceptions.
Specific issues affecting farmers in different EU countries include subsidies reduction, import concerns, and environmental regulations.

Why are farmers across Europe protesting? DW 02/26/2024

Farmers across EU protesting against agricultural policies with varied reasons
Calls for less stringent environmental regulations and better competition conditions
moresubsidies

They're drowning us in regulations': how Europe's furious farmers took on Brussels and won

Farmers across Europe are protesting against regulations and bureaucracy that they believe are drowning them in their industry.
The farmers are seeking support and action from their respective governments to address their grievances.

Europe's farmers are struggling, but some sympathetic consumers have difficulty affording their food

French farmers are struggling due to multiple factors including inflation, high interest rates, and volatile energy prices.
Imported food is often cheaper than French-grown food, making it difficult for some consumers to afford local produce.

Traffic-blocking farmers now closing in on EU capital in a protest seeking better market conditions

Farmers in Belgium, France, and Italy are blocking traffic arteries and disrupting trade at major ports to demand better prices and less bureaucracy.
The European Commission has announced plans to shield farmers from cheap exports and allow the use of fallow land, but the plans still need approval.

Belgian port blockaded as farmer protests spread across Europe

Protests by farmers in Belgium have caused a blockade of the port of Zeebrugge, leading to gridlock on surrounding roads.
The farmers are protesting against low food prices and the impact of EU environmental policies.
[ Load more ]