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Agricultural Policy

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Glyphosate approval: EFSA likely to give green light

Six years ago, the approval of glyphosate caused a fierce political dispute, and now the decision is due to be made again: Today, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will issue its assessment – and will probably certify that the herbicide is safe. Berlin politicians nevertheless want to ban its use.

By Charlotte Wirth

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Agricultural emissions: directive causes conflict

Emissions must also be reduced in agriculture. But unlike in other sectors, natural processes can hardly be replaced. Nevertheless, the industry is to be made more accountable with a new version of the Industrial Emissions Directive – and the outcry follows immediately.

By Timo Landenberger

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Ukraine: agricultural market chaos as preview of EU accession?

Since June 2022, Ukraine has had "candidate country" status. After the end of the war, the country wants to become an EU member as soon as possible. But the chaos surrounding Ukrainian grain on European agricultural markets is dampening hopes of early accession.

By Timo Landenberger