Farmers End Brussels Airport Cargo Protest After Days of Disruption
Traffic has returned to normal at Brussels Airport’s cargo area after farmers ended their protest against EU trade and agricultural policies, which had caused delays and congestion while drawing attention to concerns over standards, regulations, and sustainability
Paris Agricultural Show Proceeds Without Cows Amid Disease Fears
An outbreak of lumpy skin disease in France has forced organisers of the Paris Agricultural Show to bar cattle this year, highlighting growing biosecurity challenges for Europe’s farming sector and prompting debate over animal health safeguards
French Farmers Flood Paris With Tractors Over EU–Mercosur Trade Deal
French farmers brought Paris to a standstill by blocking iconic landmarks with tractors, protesting an EU–Mercosur trade deal they fear will hurt incomes and criticizing the government’s response to a cattle disease outbreak
French Farmers Protest Cow Cull as Lumpy Skin Disease Spreads
Anger is mounting among French farmers after authorities culled entire herds to curb lumpy skin disease. Roadblocks, manure dumping and appeals to the prime minister signal fears of escalation and deep distrust of the government’s response
France Unveils Ambitious 2050 Roadmap to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
Marking ten years since the Paris Agreement, France has released an ambitious climate roadmap aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, outlining plans to end fossil fuel use, transform transport and agriculture, and balance economic growth with emissions cuts nationwide efforts
French Snail Farm Hit by Sophisticated Heist, Ruining Christmas Deliveries
A rural French snail farm fell victim to an unusually large and highly organised theft, with 450 kilograms of premium snail meat stolen overnight, jeopardising holiday deliveries to Michelin-star restaurants
French Insect-Eating Birds Show Early Signs of Recovery After Pesticide Ban
A comprehensive French study suggests the EU’s neonicotinoid ban is already yielding ecological benefits, with insect-eating bird populations rising slightly after years of decline linked to pesticide exposure
French Farmers Plan Nationwide Protests Against EU-Mercosur Trade Deal on September 25
France’s leading farming union FNSEA is mobilising nationwide on 25 September to challenge the EU-Mercosur trade pact, calling on Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu for clear policies protecting domestic agriculture
Egg Shortage Worsens in France Amid Rising Demand and Panic Buying
According to the National Committee for the Promotion of Eggs (CNPO), sales of eggs in supermarkets surged by 4.6% in the first two months of 2025, following an already significant 4% increase in 2024