Farmers

German Fertiliser Demand, Imports Drop As Prices Soar

Germany's farmers are ordering less fertiliser, put off by soaring costs after major suppliers of synthetic plant nutrients have curtailed production.

Europe's Vegetable Farmers Warn Of Shortages As Energy Crisis Bites

Emmanuel Lefebvre produces thousands of tonnes of endives on his farm in northern France annually, but this year he may abandon his crop.

Ukraine Expects A 2022 Grain Crop Of 50-52 Million Tonnes

Ukraine expects a 2022 grain crop of 50-52 million tonnes, unchanged from the previous estimate and down from 86 million tonnes last year.

Glanbia Co-Op And Glanbia Ireland Rebrand As Tirlán

Glanbia Co-op and Glanbia Ireland have announced that they have relaunched as Tirlán.

Spanish Farmers Fear Olive Oil Output Could Plunge A Third

Farmers in southern Spain fear extreme drought and consecutive heatwaves this year could cut olive oil output in the world's largest producer by nearly a t...

North American Farmers Profit As Consumers Pressure Food Business To Go Green

Beer made from rice grown with less water, rye planted in the off-season and the sale of carbon credits to tech firms are just a few of the changes North A...

Farmers Ask EU Parliament To Ban Terms Such As 'Veggie Burger'

Restaurants and shops in the European Union could be barred from marketing products as 'veggie burgers' or 'vegan sausage' if farmers get their way in a de...