Agriculture and Food

Countries would set their own water efficiency targets under the proposal, which would not be legally binding.

Food delivery firms’ boxing-out strategy lands them in hot water with Brussels enforcers.

Problematic checks on fresh produce effectively delayed indefinitely.

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled unanimously that the president overstepped his powers in imposing the tariffs on dozens of trading partners, most of which he’s since paused.

A top EU diplomat described the pithy analogy as “no longer helpful.”

Nitrate pollution is destroying Europe’s aquatic ecosystems. Three decades after the EU started regulating it, there has been almost no improvement.

European prosecutors are investigating a multi-million euro scam in which EU funds were allegedly channeled to non-farmers.

Brussels finalized a trade deal with the South American Mercosur trade pact in December.

As climate change brings heatwaves, droughts and sudden bursts of torrential rain, much of Europe’s leaky water infrastructure is dangerously underprepared for the coming storm.

Brussels says it wants to save Europe’s waters. Here’s what it’s up against.

“The single fund would be the end,” Portugal warns, as EU agriculture ministers resist a Commission push to overhaul farm and regional funding.

Staff at the Greek agency responsible for doling out agricultural funds obstructed EU prosecutors in a corruption probe.

Farmers are taking to the streets to support a proposal to slash some agricultural red tape.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday he’s granting an extension to the EU on the timeline to strike a deal to avoid his sweeping 50 percent tariffs …

Insect producers say EU rules are choking their industry and driving it into financial ruin — with the environment paying the price.

Imminent withdrawal of wartime trade waivers threatens Ukraine’s economic footing and feeds Russian propaganda, top Ukrainian MP warns.

French president seeks greater access to the Chinese market and urges Beijing not to impose tariffs on Cognac makers.

With rural discontent growing, Marine Le Pen’s far-right party sees an opportunity ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The EU executive is creating a new category of “small mid-cap” companies as it continues a deregulation push.

It comes as the European Union decided to delay new trade legislation to curb forest destruction worldwide.

Wild pollinators face an array of hazards, a new report says.

Leaders of Europe’s two most powerful countries ramp up EU’s pro-business, anti-green push by calling for repeal of due diligence rule.

The European Commission wants to strengthen the link between foreign aid and domestic priorities like energy and migration.