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Fertilizer producers and industry groups warn that the lack of policy clarity risks undermining competitiveness, investment and affordability for farmers until the EU provides clearer guidance on how CBAM will be applied.

Venture financing aims to support global food security through disease-resistant true potato seeds.

Stakeholders say EFSA delays and bureaucracy are undermining agri-food competitiveness.

New tariffs to be phased in through 2028, covering key nitrogen and complex fertilizers.

Approval allows CE-marked inputs as EU pushes sustainable fertilizer alternatives.

Over four years, the project will field-test six robotic systems across Europe, integrating augmented and extended reality technologies to enhance farming operations. The project seeks to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in agriculture, making the sector more attractive to younger workers.

Agricultural reserve funds will aid farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, and Hungary who have been affected by extreme weather events and natural disasters since spring 2024.

Last month, the European Commission proposed tariffs on Russian fertilizer imports. However, some member states are reluctant to support them, as farmers would have to pay more for alternative supplies.

European Commission has banned the use of caffeine as an active ingredient in pesticides, citing significant health risks.

However, the transition faces challenges, including environmental concerns related to nitrogen runoff from manure and pressures from farmers and environmental groups.

It looks like the EU has decided to take the next step in its economic standoff with Russia.

Swiss and Spanish firms gain joint control of Romanian fertilizer player.

New EU regulations stipulate that the weed killer must be phased out entirely by 23 July 2024.

They can’t ignore dependence on Russian gas.

It’s expected to take a comprehensive set of measures.