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UK puts new Brexit checks on hold while it negotiates agri-food deal
Problematic checks on fresh produce effectively delayed indefinitely.

Ukraine warns EU tariffs will hammer economy and dent faith in Brussels

EU to roll back Ukraine trade perks to protect its farmers

What we do (and don’t) know about the UK-India trade deal

Poland went all in on chickens. Then came bird flu.

Hungary confirms fifth foot-and-mouth outbreak as virus persists

Brits are banned from bringing in EU meat — if anyone can enforce it
UK bans personal EU meat and dairy imports
The new restrictions are intended to protect British farms as a foot-and-mouth outbreak spreads across the EU.
Vaccinate more farm animals to curb disease outbreaks, says head of global health body
Farmers should prioritize inoculating livestock in light of increasing animal epidemics, head of World Organisation for Animal Health tells POLITICO.
Bird flu detected in a sheep in England for first time
There is no evidence of an increased risk to the U.K.’s livestock, but officials urge vigilance.
UN agency warns of ‘unprecedented’ bird flu threat as H5N1 virus jumps to mammals
Food and Agriculture Organization warns of “serious impacts” on food production, rural jobs, local economies and prices to consumers.
UK bans meat, dairy imports from Hungary, Slovakia after foot-and-mouth case
Confirmation of case along the Hungarian-Slovak border comes less than two months after an outbreak of the highly contagious disease in Germany.
Trump wants Europe to buy more US farm goods. It can’t.
There are insuperable market, phytosanitary and political obstacles — and it could get worse.
Angry farmers push Poland away from Ukraine
After nearly three years of war in Ukraine, protests by Polish farmers are opening up social and political fractures in a once-unshakeable alliance.
Uruguay bets on China, EU to guard against Trump tariffs
“Let’s be pragmatic, we are a small country in a complicated world, we need trade partners,” foreign minister tells POLITICO.
The Mediterranean diet is a lie
Italy’s food is supposed to be the world’s healthiest. So why are so many of its kids obese?
Bird flu poses growing pandemic threat as virus evolves
Mutations in the virus make is more likely to jump species, warn the EU’s disease and food agencies.
Meat stranded at UK border after German foot-and-mouth outbreak
Traders warn that dozens of vehicles and their drivers have been held for up to 24 hours after a UK import ban, costing importers more than £1 million.
German farmers fear ‘massive’ hit from foot-and-mouth outbreak
Several countries have already taken precautionary measures or imposed bans, as the German livestock sector braces for longer-term impact.
Trump warns of new tariffs against Canada, Mexico, EU. And maybe Denmark, too.
The president-elect made the remarks during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago.
Ireland wants a new government in time for Trump
As Irish election winners tussle for positions of power, Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration adds a sense of urgency in Dublin.
Unlocking the ‘hidden middle’: Transforming food systems for a sustainable future
Global action on meeting the Paris Agreement is currently falling short. Focusing on this often-neglected segment of food value chains could effect significant change
Europe’s farmers should calm down about Mercosur
The EU’s trade deal with South America is small potatoes for agriculture.
You butter stop lying: Czech politicians trade insults over price surge
High dairy prices have sparked a butter war on X in Czechia.
Want food security? Eat less meat, major report says.
Europe’s top farming university is calling for smaller livestock herds and a shift toward plant-based diets.
EU braces for two-front trade war with US, China
As a year-old trade dispute with Beijing reaches its climax, Brussels girds for another showdown with Donald Trump.
French minister to confront China over ‘unacceptable’ retaliatory tariffs in Shanghai
France is callijng for a negotiated solution to put an end to the tit-for-tat trade escalation.
Taiwan’s ex-President Tsai will visit Brussels next week
Her trip comes amid heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei, while the EU-China trade war flares up.
UK accused of stifling legal challenge to Australia trade deal
Campaigners claim the agreement failed to take into account the impact of the deal on Britain’s international climate targets.
EU will hit China with electric vehicle duties, but peace talks to go on
Draft document spells out Commission’s strategy for keeping EU countries on board ahead of key vote on Chinese electric-vehicle duties.
UK scraps Brexit’s ‘Not for EU’ food labels — for now
The eleventh-hour policy reversal follows a huge backlash from businesses.