Sweden lacking leadership on market issues for EU agri-food producers
While Sweden launched its six-month EU Council Presidency in January with strong rhetoric on agri-food policy, ensuing action has left…
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Kazakhstan to breed Aberdeen Angus herds
Herds of Scotland’s famous Aberdeen Angus bulls could soon be grazing in Kazakhstan. Aberdeen’s Lord Provost Barney Crockett has agreed…
EU exporters brace for fresh Trump tariffs
Donald Trump says he plans to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on selected European agricultural and industrial items imports, leaving olive…
Poland hunts rotten meat from ‘sick’ cattle abattoir
Poland’s police say they are investigating an abattoir suspected of illegally trafficking sick cattle after a hidden video was aired….
Work starts on Danish ‘boarder’ fence
Denmark has started building a 70km-long fence along the German border, in what it says is a move to protect…
EU axes Asean rice subsidies
Cambodia and Myanmar have criticised the European Commission, the European Union’s executive branch, for resuming rice tariffs of up to…
Swiss voters reject ethical food proposals
The Swiss voters have overwhelmingly voted against two proposals on ethical and sustainable food. The proposals aimed to boost Switzerland’s…
Report warns of post-Brexit toxic imports
The row over chlorinated chicken has been seen as a warning that post-Brexit, imported food could threaten animal welfare standards….
Turkish deepens crisis over US visit
Turkey has rejected a resolution by the House of Representatives in Washington that condemned violence by Turkish bodyguards against protesters…