Countries neighboring Estonia are working on legislation regulating the sale and consumption of alcohol. Lithuania and Finland are set to lift some alcohol sale restrictions, while Latvia has rejected a proposal to raise the legal drinking age. The Latvian Saeima supported several legislative amendments during their second reading that would help reduce alcohol consumption, but…
As a result of a Russian missile attack on Kharkiv on May 4, a meat-processing plant was destroyed. The video showing the aftermath of the attack was posted on Facebook Myasnyi LLC CEO Oleksandr Skoryk, who was also a representative of the Kharkiv Regional Council. Also, a video of the destruction and fire was published…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) has announced a new success of Moldovan wine at the International Competition “Concurso Internacional de Vinos Bacchus 2024”, held in Spain. The impressive results are clear proof of the quality and excellence of Wine of Moldova, summarises MAIA. The Republic of Moldova is among the top 20…
Polish orchard and vineyard owners have been lighting bonfires in an effort to keep their crops warm amid a recent cold snap that followed unseasonably warm weather. That earlier warm period – when temperatures in parts of Poland rose to above 25 degrees C (77 F) – had prompted plants to bloom early, now leaving…
The price of retail lamb in Bulgaria has surged by 8.4% on an annual basis, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, with data sourced from SAPI indicating an average price of BGN 25.27 per kilogram as of April 10. Meanwhile, the purchase price of lambs based on live weight stands…
The full-scale invasion of russia has had a significant impact on food security and the operations of Ukraine’s agricultural sector. In particular, the logistics chains of agricultural exports to global markets have been affected. Therefore, it is necessary to create a threat-resistant agricultural supply system to ensure food security for Ukraine and the world. Taras…
Manol Todorov, a leading figure in the Strandzha honey industry, has expressed optimism about the 2024 harvest for mann honey. Todorov, instrumental in establishing the Strandzhanski manov med Protected Designation of Origin in 2019 and founding the local honey producers’ association, conveyed concerns about selling their honey. According to him, despite favorable harvest expectations, challenges…