Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Ukraine’s Agricultural Sector Shrinks by 21% but Remains Vital for Economic Survival

The Central Europe Institute reports that in less than three years, the sown area in Ukraine has decreased by over 21 percent, from 28.6 million hectares in 2021 to...

Regenerative Agriculture Key to Feeding 10 Billion and Ensuring Global Food Security

Ensuring world food security requires significant changes in the agricultural system, says the think...

Polish food producers fear losing EU markets. All because of the agreement with South American countries

Polish farmers fear the loss of markets for agricultural and food products in EU...

European farmers against EU-Mercosur agreement. They fear an influx of cheap food from South America

European farmers are opposing the agreement between the EU and Mercosur countries in its...

Poles Still Waste 5 Million Tons of Food Annually Despite Growing Awareness

According to a report called "Do Not Waste Food 2024", 45 percent of Poles...

Poland’s Plant-Based Food Market Exceeds PLN 1 Billion

The value of the plant-based food market in Poland has already exceeded PLN 1 billion. Plant-based dairy substitutes make up more than half of...

The Ministry of Agriculture wants to regulate agricultural leases. Lessees to gain access to EU subsidies

The Agricultural Ministry is working on amendments to the agricultural lease law. The new regulations aim to streamline leasing agreements, which are often made...

The global food system may collapse within a few decades. Innovations and more sustainable production methods are needed

The hidden costs associated with the negative impact of the global food system on the environment and public health amount to approximately 15 billion...

Climate Change Threatens Coffee Production: Droughts Worsen Farmers’ Struggles

More than 12.5 million households worldwide, mostly small farms under 5 hectares, cultivate coffee. Although coffee prices in global markets have been rising for...

Decline in Indebted Farmers Recorded, but Experts Warn of an Incomplete Picture

At the end of June this year, entries concerning 1.5 thousand unreliable debtors from the categories of farming, animal breeding and hunting, including the...

Poland Faces Agricultural Drought in 13 Provinces, with Crop Losses Reaching 20 Percent

In Poland, 13 provinces are struggling with agricultural drought, which has already caused significant losses in crops. It is estimated that in some regions...

Poland Leading the Way in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Agriculture

In 2015, member states of the United Nations adopted an ambitious program to achieve 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Agriculture plays a...

Polish Cherry Growers Struggle Against Low-Quality Imports During Peak Season, Call for Unified Action

The import of low-quality cherries during the Polish season is posing a significant challenge for local cherry producers. It's in essence, negating the appeal...

Polish Farmers Face Workforce Shortages and Rising Costs

Farmers and agricultural producers are complaining about a shortage of workers. Alongside rising production costs, this is one of the biggest threats to their...

Polish Pepper Farmers Face Profitability Crisis

The season for Polish peppers recently began, with its peak falling in early August when the local vegetable is abundant. At the same time...

UN Report Reveals Alarming Increase in Global Hunger and Malnutrition, Affecting 733 Million People in 2023

In 2023, an estimated 733 million people were starving, while over 2.3 billion grappled with moderate to severe food insecurity, sometimes skipping meals for...

Climate Change Accelerates Cherry Bloom and Harvest in Poland

Climate change is affecting farming and fruit harvests. This year, cherry trees bloomed several weeks earlier than usual. The warm and sunny weather in...

Insects on the Plate? What Europeans Think About Alternative Protein Sources

How Many Young Poles are “Food Innovators” Who Will Eagerly Try Chickpea Pâté? Why Do Parisians Like Seaweed and Tofu Salad? Will Italians Be...

First Increase in Agricultural Machinery Industry Sentiment Index in Over Three Years

The index (numerical value) representing sentiments in the agricultural machinery and equipment industry increased by just 0.45 percentage points. As noted in the biannual...

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