AgribusinessThe former IFPRI head told a Singapore summit that the region's governments talk up food security but spend less on agricultural research than India or China.
AgribusinessFarm organisations welcomed temporary fuel levy relief, R1.5 billion for extension officers and a R10 billion contingency reserve in the 21 October budget statement, but warned that results on the ground will decide its worth.
AgribusinessIreland's Council presidency wants agriculture ministers to agree the CAP subsidy text for 2028-2034 by the end of October, with the definition of an active farmer still open.
AgribusinessThe Commission wants €300bn for agriculture in 2028-2034, against €386.6bn now, and to fold CAP money into national plans; a majority of MEPs opposes ending the standalone budget.
