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Farmers leave Paris but tensions rise in Toulouse over EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers from FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs unions left Paris after protesting rising costs. Tractors entered Toulouse, defying a local ban, under police watch.

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.

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French farmers circle Paris with tractors over EU-Mercosur deal

French farmers drove tractors around Paris’ Arc de Triomphe to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, saying it threatens local agriculture and jobs.

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How AI-generated content is imitating farmer protests

The motivation for generating this kind of fake content can be to generate clicks, which can be monetised if it goes viral. Europe’s farmer protests have also been weaponised as part of Russian propaganda operations.

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France

Farmers storm Paris with tractors to oppose EU-Mercosur deal

French farmers drove about 100 tractors into the French capital, protesting Brussels' trade deal with five South American nations. The protesters bypassed police barriers to reach landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.

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French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris

French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal.

Europe News

Italy, France seek relief on fertilisers from EU's carbon border tax

France and Italy are calling on the European Commission to exempt carbon tariffs on imported fertilisers from the bloc's carbon border tax, which came into force on January 1. They argue that the measure will help preserve European competitiveness for local farmers.

Smart Regions

Making peatlands a green economy in Ireland's Midlands

In partnership with the European Commission

Emissions from dried peat are a major issue in the Irish Midlands. The Peatlands for Prosperity project is pioneering paludiculture, transforming carbon-producing land into a sustainable source of economic opportunity.

Afghanistan

Afghan farmers suffer major losses after opium poppy ban, report says

UNODC survey found 85% of families in northern provinces unable to replace poppy income. Production fell 32% to 296 tonnes as synthetic drugs surged.

Tech News

Why Christmas tree farms are turning to drones and AI this year

Christmas tree farms around the world are increasingly turning to drones, artificial intelligence (AI), satellite imaging, and laser scanning to manage their fields more efficiently.

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Farmers clash with police near European parliament in Brussels

Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays.

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Farmers from 27 EU countries protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament.

World News

France struggles to contain cattle virus as farmers' protests spread

Strict culling rules ignite nationwide anger as cases of the deadly outbreak of lumpy skin disease, which cannot be passed on to humans, surge in the southwest of the country

Euronews Tech Talks

Thorvald, the crop-protecting robot |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

Euronews Tech Talks sits down with Lars Grimstad, CTO and co-founder of the Norwegian agri-tech company Saga Robotics, to learn how its robots treat plants to reduce the use of chemicals.

Euronews Tech Talks

Can robotics revolutionise agriculture? |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

Robotics is being used to address agricultural challenges both on Earth and in space. But what are the potentials and the risks associated with this shift?

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Gene editing: the technology that could revitalize European farming

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Gene editing is unlocking new frontiers for European agriculture.