Morocco’s 7-Year Drought Ends as Winter Rains Refill Dams
After seven years of drought, Morocco’s winter rains have boosted dam levels to 46% and filled key reservoirs, offering relief to farmers and pushing desalination plans toward 2030.
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French Farmers Roll into Paris to Protest EU-Mercosur Deal
French farmers drove tractors into Paris on Jan 8 to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing cheaper South American imports will undercut local agriculture.
China’s 2026 Rural Roadmap Unveiled at Beijing Conference 🌾
China’s annual central rural work conference in Beijing mapped out priorities for 2026, with Xi Jinping outlining key instructions on agriculture, rural areas, and farmers.
Xi Jinping’s Focus: Agriculture, Rural Modernization & Farmers
Xi Jinping stresses the importance of agriculture, rural modernization, and farmers’ welfare, highlighting their role in national development.
EU Farmers Ignite Fires in Brussels to Protest Mercosur Deal
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Peru’s China-built Chancay port marks its first anniversary this December, solidifying its role as the country’s top hub for agricultural exports to China.
China Slaps 4.9–19.8% Anti-Dumping Duties on EU Pork
China will impose 4.9–19.8% anti-dumping duties on EU pork and pig by-products from Dec 17, 2025, for five years after finding dumped imports harmed its domestic industry.
Bumper 2025 Grain Harvest: Chinese Mainland Tops 714.9M Tonnes 🌾
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 grain output hit a record 714.88 million tonnes, driven by expanded planting and higher yields, bolstering rural revitalization and global food security.
Trump unveils $12B farm aid package amid trade truce
Trump unveils a $12B aid package to support U.S. farmers through winter amid a trade truce with the Chinese mainland, as the White House seeks to shore up this key constituency.
Greece Races to Calm Tractor Protests After Crete Airport Turmoil
Greek farmers have launched massive tractor blockades and airport occupations over delayed subsidies and low prices. The government moves to inject funds and calm tensions.