The Latest Breaking News on Agriculture

French farmers lift Paris blockade after government concessions

French farmers began lifting their blockade of Paris early Wednesday after the government pledged debt relief measures and an emergency farm law, as protests driven by opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal continued elsewhere in the country.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 14

The succulents that look like dolphins and hearts – but can you see it?

Houseplants offer a connection to nature, cleaner air and a touch of beauty

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Hundreds of tractors roll into Paris as farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

French farmers drove over350 tractors into Paris for the second time in a week on Tuesday to protest an EU-Mercosur trade deal which is due to be signed at the weekend. French farmers unions say the deal threatens local agriculture by creating unfair competition with cheaper South American imports.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 13

‘They are going after everything rural’: inheritance tax U-turn does little to dampen farmers’ anger at Labour

At the Oxford farming conference there were signs the government has much to do to win back farmers’ trust

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

‘Tomorrow is not the end’, says Harris over vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

Tanaiste Simon Harris said Ireland had to ‘stand by our word’ on the Mercosur deal.

Evening Standard · Jan 8

French farmers stage protest in Paris to oppose EU-Mercosur trade deal

Tractor protest in city centre comes as Emmanuel Macron confirms he will vote against accord on Friday

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal

Farmers in Greece have escalated nationwide protests by launching a 48-hour blockade of major highways and toll stations

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Angry French farmers defy ban and block Paris streets over Mercosur deal

French farmers defied a government ban on Thursday, blockading roads into Paris and several of the city’s landmarks to protest against the Mercosur trade deal the European Union is expected to sign on Friday with South American nations.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8

French farmers force their way through Paris as tractor protest hits capital

French farmers have denounced the trade deal with the Mercosur nations of Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Smaller farms in England to be prioritised for nature funding, minister to announce

Emma Reynolds is expected to say an application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive will be opened to smaller and new farms first

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7