EU proposes global eel trade curbs despite Japan's opposition

The European Union on Friday submitted a proposal to impose export restrictions on all eel species under an international treaty regulating endangered species trade, despite strong opposition from Japan. If adopted at the conference of the parties...

One farm in Limpopo leads South Africa’s avocado exports – Here is how they do it

The company exports to countries such as the Middle East, the Netherlands and India. Westfalia Fruit, a major avocado producer based in Tzaneen, Limpopo, is leading the way in South Africa’s avocado exports and it likely contributes significantly...

Why olive oil prices are rising in Croatia while falling across Europe

by croatiaweek June 27, 2025 in News While the price of olive oil has been falling steadily across much of the European Union, Croatia stands out as a notable exception. According to data from the Agricultural Market Information System (TISUP),...

Malt from Trnava wins EU protected status, cementing Slovakia's agricultural edge

Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Slovakia has achieved a new milestone in its food and agricultural sector after Trnavský slad (Trnava malt) received Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)...

Iranian delegation attends Agritec Africa 2025

TEHRAN –Supported by the Prosperity and Innovation Fund, Iranian knowledge-based companies participated in the tenth edition of the Agritec Africa 2025, held at Kenyatta International Exhibition Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. During the three-day event,...

Ukraine to seek EU sanctions against Bangladesh over Russia-stolen grain import

Ukraine is preparing to request European Union sanctions against Bangladeshi entities over importing wheat stolen from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, Ukraine's ambassador to India told Reuters. In comments for Reuters published on June...

SDG Goals: EU Cautions Nigeria Against Too Much Dependence On Humanitarian Aids

1 ABUJA: The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has warned against too much dependence on humanitarian aid, especially in meeting the objectives set out in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)....

Eel-eating Japan, one its peoples favourite dish, opposes EU call for more protection

TOKYO (AFP): Japan's agriculture minister said Friday the country would oppose any call by the European Union to add eels to an endangered species list that would limit trade in them. Eel is eaten worldwide but is particularly popular in Japan,...

Japan opposes EU calls to expand protection for eel

Eel is eaten worldwide but is particularly popular in Japan.PHOTO: ST FILE TOKYO - Japan’s agriculture minister said the country would oppose any call by the European Union to add eel to an endangered species list that would limit trade in them....

Offshore solar farm ready for tow out to Hollandse Kust Noord wind farm

What is described as the “world’s first” offshore solar farm integrated within a wind farm has completed assembly at the Port of Amsterdam and is ready for deployment at the Hollandse Kust Noord (HKN) offshore wind farm in the North Sea. Source:...

Offshore Solar Farm Set for Integration with Dutch Offshore Wind Project

The assembly of an offshore solar farm has been completed at the Port of Amsterdam in a ‘world’s first’ project that will integrate the system with an offshore wind farm in the North Sea, offshore Netherlands. The system, supplied and built by...

Moldova and Poland Deepen Economic Ties at Chisinau Intergovernmental Commission Meeting

Chisinau hosted the seventh meeting of the Moldovan–Polish Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, bringing together representatives from ministries and governmental agencies of both countries. Participants focused on strengthening...

How the Portugal Golden Visa Fund Path Unlocks EU Access Without Relocation

At its core, the fund pathway offers a residency option that aligns with how sophisticated investors already think: through the lens of governance, capital protection, and strategic diversification. With a minimum €500,000 investment into a...

Forget Italy: Head east to Croatia and Istria

Italians are sick of tourists. No, really — they are tired of American summer visitors who travel en masse to their boot-shaped country and disrupt their lives with our enthusiasm. Selfies have been banned in Portofino, Venice has banned large...

EU Pushes for WTO Reform and New Asian Trade Deals

The European Union is actively seeking new opportunities to strengthen trade ties with Asian countries and reform the World Trade Organization (WTO). German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that the WTO “has not functioned for years.” This...

Việt Nam, Central/Eastern Europe advance 75-year partnership towards future

HÀ NỘI — A workshop marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Việt Nam and six Central and Eastern European countries – Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria – was held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

New LENs programme set to strengthen Scottish farm resilience and climate outcomes

The initiative, supported by FIRNS and NatureScot, was announced at the Royal Highland Show and involves collaboration between LENs, the Forth Rivers Trust, Diageo, SSEN, and Perth & Kinross Council. Donald Lunan, LENs CEO, said: “Leven is just...

Eel-eating Japan opposes EU call for more protection

Japan's agriculture minister said Friday the country would oppose any call by the European Union to add eels to an endangered species list that would limit trade in them. Eel is eaten worldwide but is particularly popular in Japan, where is called...

EU farming chief calls for subsidy rethink amid Ukraine’s accession prospects

EU eyes fast-track for novel foods in Biotech Act