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Mercosur Agreement: France's resistance is crumbling

17 Jun, 2025 11 mins read

French President Macron shows openness towards the Mercosur agreement, while his Agriculture Minister is working on a blocking minority. Will he now give the EU's trade offensive a boost?

China gives reprieve for EU pork exporters

17 Jun, 2025 6 mins read

The anti-dumping investigation against EU pork will be extended. The reason could be the gentle approach between Beijing and Brussels.

Drought in China's wheat belt halves grain yields.

17 Jun, 2025 8 mins read

In China's Wheat Belt and the breadbasket Henan, record temperatures have recently been recorded. The wheat is prematurely ripening, the combine harvesters are running too early, and the crop losses are severe.

Drought in Australia: Smaller canola harvest in 2025/26?

17 Jun, 2025 5 mins read

The Australian Ministry of Agriculture is lowering its expectations for canola production in 2025/26. Reduced yields and a slightly shrinking cultivation area are decreasing the country's export potential.

Russia's early potatoes find no market

17 Jun, 2025 12 mins read

To supplement last year's meager harvest, too many imported potatoes were likely purchased. The ones who are suffering are the early potato producers in the south of the country. Potato cultivation is expected to increase in 2025.

Russia's wheat exports have significantly decreased.

17 Jun, 2025 8 mins read

Russia's wheat exporters have had a poor season. Experts estimate that around 41 million tons of wheat were exported in 2024/25, a decrease of over 20% compared to the previous year.

Can the EU protect its farmers from Trump's tariffs?

17 Jun, 2025 9 mins read

US President Donald Trump is causing chaos in the world markets with his trade policy. The EU is divided in Brussels on what actions can be taken to protect sensitive economic sectors such as agriculture.

Increase in world market prices for milk continues

17 Jun, 2025 5 mins read

The FAO Dairy Price Index continued its upward trend in May 2025. This is mainly due to increased prices of fatty products such as butter, cheese, and whole milk powder.

Ukraine: Significant decline in grain harvest predicted

17 Jun, 2025 5 mins read

According to the Ukrainian Agricultural Council, the dry winter and delayed sowing could cause a more significant decrease in the country's grain harvest in 2025 compared to the previous year than previously predicted.

In India, there is a threat of shortage of animal feed from 2030.

17 Jun, 2025 8 mins read

According to a study by the US Department of Agriculture, increasing prosperity and a growing population in India will lead to a significant increase in demand for animal feed.

Farmers from Ukraine have to pay EU tariffs again.

16 Jun, 2025 11 mins read

From Thursday onwards, farmers in Ukraine will have to prepare for higher tariffs if they want to sell corn, poultry or honey to the EU. Here is what is in effect now.

Russia has run out of potatoes: Will the crisis force Putin to his knees?

16 Jun, 2025 8 mins read

Russia no longer has any potatoes. The country is heading towards a crisis.