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Outlook: the EU agricultural policy's agenda for the fall

The Nature Restoration Law and, in particular, the pesticide regulation are among the most controversial projects to be negotiated. Above all, German farmers see their livelihoods threatened by these plans. In addition, the Commission intends to present a legal framework for the certification of carbon sinks in November. Trilogues have begun for the LULUCF Regulation.

By Timo Landenberger

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Corn: Potential crop failure could impact global market

The next few weeks will be crucial for China's spring sowing season. But Beijing's zero-covid strategy hits the agricultural sector hard. In the northeastern province of Jilin in particular, where a lot of corn is grown, sowing might not happen at all this year. This adds to the problematic situation around the world.

By Ning Wang

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Food security: the dispute over EU nature conservation laws

Due to the war in Ukraine and in order not to endanger food security in the EU, the Commission has postponed the presentation of two nature conservation laws in the agricultural sector. However, the new date is already June 22, and the short-term postponement has caused irritation. Meanwhile, the organic sector is pushing for the enforcement of the pesticide regulation in particular.

By Timo Landenberger