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Organic farming in the EU accounts for 15.9 million hectares
The land area used for organic agricultural production in the EU continues to increase. The total area grew from 14.7 million hectares in 2020 to…
Fendt shows first hydrogen tractor at German Hydrogen Summit
Yesterday, the Bavarian state ministry of economy, regional development and energy organised a hydrogen summit. Fendt presented their prototype hydrogen tractor there for the first…
Number of pepper, cucumber and courgette growers declines dramatically in Flanders
The number of pepper, cucumber and courgette growers is falling sharply in Flanders. Compared to 2005, there are 73% fewer sweet pepper growers and the…
UN puts French baguette on list of intangible cultural heritage
The UN is adding the typical French baguette to the UN List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The baguette thus joins other cultural heritage such as…
Commission approves CAP Strategic Plans of the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Yesterday, the European Commission approved the CAP Strategic Plans of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which will start on…
First Women in Ag Awards International on EuroTier
The very first Women in Ag Awards International were presented earlier this month at EuroTier. The Awards are an initiative that aims to celebrate the…
CEMA appoints Jelte Wiersma as new Secretary General
CEMA, the European association representing the manufacturers of agricultural machinery, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jelte Wiersma as new Secretary General. A…
Women in Ag Magazine partner with EuroTier to launch Women in Ag award
Nominations now open; International jury appointed; award ceremony at EuroTier 16 November 2022 Women in Ag Magazine, the only international digital magazine solely dedicated to…
SIMA unveils nominations for SIMA Innovation Awards
At a digital press conference earlier this week, SIMA Paris organisers revealed the nominations for the SIMA Innovation Awards. As many as 35 innovations are…
France: Crisis in potato sector
In France there is a crisis in the potato sector according to UNPT (Union Nationale des Producteurs de Pommes de Terre). Due to the extremely dry…