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Economy
War-driven disruptions push Central Asia to rethink agriculture
Rising geopolitical tensions are disrupting Central Asian agriculture, boosting global food prices, straining supply chains and pressuring exports. Experts stress regional cooperation, diversification, and innovation as key responses.
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Food and Drink
Why the pistachio has become the most sought-after seed in Spain
Spanish pistachio production has substantially grown by 73.6% in the past year, and the results are plain to see in supermarkets. Why has the small seed has gone from being a savoury snack to one of the most disputed ingredients in the food sector?
Food and Drink
Eight out of ten apples in Spain have toxic pesticides in them
A study coordinated by PAN Europe across 13 countries has found that 85% of conventionally grown apples tested contained multiple pesticides at the same time. In Spain, the figure stands at 80%. The combined effects of these substances have not yet been officially assessed.
Smart Regions
Radar imagery helps farmers in cloudy Poland
In partnership with the European Commission
In northern Europe, frequent cloud cover limits the use of traditional satellite images for agriculture. Polish company Wasat uses radar-based satellite data to overcome this challenge, helping farmers use less fertiliser and improve profitability.
France
Hundreds of tractors rumble through Paris in EU-Mercosur deal protest
The demonstrations in the French capital came days before the final signing of the agreement, scheduled for Saturday in Paraguay, which would create a free trade area between the EU and Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.