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.…
After a meeting with his Latvian and Estonian counterparts, Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Marius Skuodis said that the Baltic States supported the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian grain in the EU sanctions package. The Baltic States would support the inclusion of grain imports from Russia and Belarus in the EU sanctions package, Skuodis…
The Moldova Fruct Association, with the support of Switzerland and the Helvetas organization, through the OPTIM Project, on January 15-18 organized a study visit to Poland, focused on technologies and innovations in the fruit growing sector, both within the 14th issue of the TSW exhibition in the Kielce city and on the spot. The visit’s…
Under the USAID Agricultural and Rural Development (AGRO) program, Ukrainian enterprises that provide services for processing and storage of agricultural products will receive up to UAH 270 million in co-financing for the development of grain storage capacities, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food reports. “The USAID Agricultural and Rural Development (AGRO) program will support…
The Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry (MAIA) informed that a group made up of 15 Moldovan farmers had sent the first consignment of peanuts to Italy. The farmers, guided by specialists of the Euroalun (Euro-peanut) organization, managed to observe the requirements of the buyer and to deliver about 23 tons of peanuts. “This is the…
Ukraine remains committed to its international obligations and continues to ensure the uninterrupted supply of food products to the most vulnerable countries despite Russia’s withdrawal from the grain deal and attacks on Ukraine’s port infrastructure, the Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security reports. “Ukraine remains one of the world’s largest producers and leading exporters…