HISTORICAL FACTS: 24 | History Defined

Beef and lamb get 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, study finds

Report says common agricultural policy provides ‘unfair’ levels of support to unhealthy, meat-heavy diets

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Funding offered to help establish up to four new flour mills in Ireland

Brexit emphasised the importance of Ireland’s need to diversify its market, as 80% of flour is imported from the UK, ministers said.

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Britain facing shortage of strawberries after storms wipe out crops

Sourcing the much-loved fruit is more challenging during winter months as extreme weather in Morocco and Spain blocks UK consumers from getting their berry fix

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Angry Greek farmers converge on parliament with tractors in overnight protest rally

Greek farmers have driven dozens of tractors to parliament in central Athens for an overnight rally to protest what they say is government inaction that threatens their livelihoods

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Indian unions and farmers stage a nationwide strike over interim trade deal with US

A broad coalition of unions and farmers in India has held a one-day national strike against an interim trade deal with the United States

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Why France's agriculture law may not help the farmers it claims to defend

France’s parliament on Wednesday debates a petition against the Duplomb agriculture law, which would reauthorise the use of a pesticide banned in 2018. The issue has become a flashpoint between farming unions, scientists and environmental groups – with concerns for biodiversity and human health.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 11

Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet with his EU counterpart for crunch talks on a free trade pact, as a handful of sticking points holds up an agreement.

AAP · Feb 11

Don’t wait for spring: 7 winter-hardy vegetables you can plant in February

7 winter-proof vegetables you can plant in February

Tom’s Guide · Feb 10

Banana crop skinned as weakening storm heads south

Farmers in an isolated agricultural hub say they're devastated after a tropical cyclone flattened a significant proportion of a state's banana crop.

AAP · Feb 10

“We are ready”: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says U.S., Texas ready to fight parasitic fly

The New World Screworm fly poses a billion-dollar threat to the state’s economy.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 9