Several key Polish and European politicians have called on Poland’s EU agriculture commissioner to resign from his position after a wave of farmers’ protests launched across Europe against EU climate policies. The commissioner, Janusz Wojciechowski, has rejected calls for his resignation, saying that he “does not see any negligence” on his part. Among Polish farmers,…
As tensions simmer in Bulgaria’s agricultural sector, a divide emerges among farmers following the signing of an agreement with authorities. While some have opted for dialogue, others are staging roadblocks across the country, signaling ongoing discontent. The recently brokered agreement outlines the categorization of farms into three tiers based on size and proposes an annual…
A number of 17 producers and exporters of fruits from Moldova presented their apples, plums, sweet cherries and apricots at the specialized exhibition, Fruit Logistica 2024, staged in Berlin, Germany, on February 7-9. Attending the event, Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea stressed the commitment and support of the government for the agricultural sector and for…
About 20 Ukrainian companies producing fresh fruit, berries, nuts, mushrooms, as well as environmentally friendly packaging, participated in the fresh produce trade show, Fruit Logistica, in Berlin on February 7-9. This year the International Trade Center’s stand “Promoting the entry of small and medium-sized fruit and berry sector enterprises into the key markets and involving…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) announced on February 5 that more and more producers in the country supported the creation of the Association of Vegetable Growers of Moldova. “We start the week with good news, this is because, according to the Moldovan Farmers’ Federation (FARM), over two hundred vegetable growers in the…
Tensions are escalating in Bulgaria’s agricultural sector as the Bulgarian Agrarian Chamber issues a stern warning, declaring that farmers will launch protest actions from February 6 if the anticipated meeting with the executive power does not take place. The meeting is crucial for the acceptance of the demands put forth by agricultural producers, shaping the…
Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi held a regular online meeting with Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain Luis Planas Puchades. The parties discussed the export of Ukrainian agricultural products and food security. In particular, the extension of the duty-free and quota-free trade regime between Ukraine and the EU.…