Keywords: AGRICULTURE


French agriculture minister welcomes approval of emergency farm bill despite controversy

France's National Assembly has approved the government's controversial emergency agriculture bill, with Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard describing the vote as a significant step toward strengthening support for the country's farming sector. Speaking on Tuesday, Genevard said she was......

Morocco strengthens global citrus exports despite climate and market challenges

Morocco’s citrus sector is reinforcing its position in international markets after delivering stronger production and export performance during the 2025–2026 campaign. Despite persistent water shortages, rising logistics costs and intensifying global competition, the industry continues to......

Netherlands raises water shortage alert as drought conditions intensify

The Netherlands has officially raised its national water shortage alert after authorities confirmed that the country has entered a period of actual water scarcity, prompting closer coordination among water management agencies and preparations for additional conservation measures. The decision follows......

Ahmed El Bouari and Annie Genevard Strengthen Agricultural Partnership Between Morocco and France

Morocco and France continue to develop their partnership in the agricultural sector. Meeting on Thursday in Rabat, Moroccan Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Ahmed El Bouari, and his French counterpart, Annie Genevard, reaffirmed their commitment to......

France wheat harvest forecast cut by 4% as heatwaves hit 2026 crops

France’s wheat production is expected to decline in 2026 as repeated heatwaves and extreme weather conditions affected crops during the final stages of the growing season, according to initial estimates released by the French Agriculture Ministry. The country’s wheat harvest is projected......

Hailstorm in Ardèche threatens vineyards with up to 80% harvest losses

Wine producers in Ardèche are facing potentially devastating losses after a powerful hailstorm struck the region, damaging vineyards and threatening a significant portion of the upcoming grape harvest. Local growers fear that losses could reach up to 80% in some affected areas, depending on the......

U.S. House Republicans unveil $95 billion spending blueprint for defense, election and agriculture priorities

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a $95 billion budget framework that would boost defense and intelligence spending while allocating funding to support the implementation of parts of former President Donald Trump's election integrity agenda. The proposal, released......

Uganda's Edward Mukiibi leads Slow Food into a new global era

The Slow Food movement is entering a new chapter under the leadership of Ugandan farmer and agronomist Edward Mukiibi, who is working to expand the organization's global reach while preserving the principles established by its late founder, Carlo Petrini. Forty years after Slow Food emerged in Italy......

US congressional delegation explores investment opportunities in Morocco’s Dakhla region

A delegation of advisers working with members of the United States Congress visited Dakhla to explore the economic potential of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region and examine investment opportunities in one of Morocco’s emerging development hubs. The visit, held on Wednesday, brought together political,......