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GPS jamming threat is real, Lithuania warns EU
Politico Europe
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September 5, 2025
“There were some examples when large ships refused to enter the Klaipėda port” over safety reasons after the GPS signal was hacked, he said. Meanwhile, pilots have been under “big stress” that prompted Lithuanian authorities to offer more training...
China announces new duties on EU and Irish pork
Agriland.ie
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September 5, 2025
China has announced new duties on its imports of pork from a raft of EU pig processors, including a number of Irish companies. The country's Ministry of Commerce announced the tariffs as part of what it called a 'preliminary ruling' on its...
Educational farm to be set up at College of Veterinary Medicine and Agrarian Economics in Brătușeni, with support of Czech Republic
Moldpres
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A modern educational farm will be built at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Agricultural Economics in Brătușeni, Edineț district, with support from the Czech Republic. The project, discussed at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry,...
Ocean Winds completes offshore turbine installation of first floating wind project in France
Energy Global
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September 5, 2025
Ocean Winds (OW), an international offshore wind energy company created by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has completed the third and final turbine installation of its Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) project. Developed in partnership with...
EU to vote on South America trade deal with safeguards for farmers
BBC
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September 3, 2025
EU member states will be asked to vote on a significant trade deal with four South American economies, after the European Commission promised "robust safeguards" for farmers. The EU's executive said the agreement with the Mercosur bloc - made up...
Going green: Self-taught farmer builds organic avocado export business
Fresh Fruit Portal
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September 5, 2025
Lee esta noticia en español. Despite not having formal studies in agriculture, Jesús Chávez Álvarez, founder of Huerto Avoasis, has expanded his family-run operation to over 320 acres of certified organic avocado production in the Mexican states...
Trump flags chip tariffs, but some firms will be safe; NFP ahead - Newsquawk Europe Market Open
Zero Hedge
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US President Trump said he would be placing chip tariffs “very shortly,” which will be “fairly substantial”, but signalled Apple (AAPL) and others will be safe during his dinner with tech CEOs at the White House on Thursday, according to CNBC....
EU’s New Competitiveness Fund Proposal Underscores Need For Telecoms Consolidation
MinuteHack
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On 16 July, the European Commission presented its highly-anticipated €2 trillion budget proposal for 2028–2034, marking a clear pivot toward economic competitiveness. Among its most striking components: a new €450 billion Competitiveness Fund and...
How sweet is the EU honey market?
Euronews
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September 5, 2025
By Euronews & Olga Lavrentyeva Published on 05/09/2025 - 11:44 GMT+2 European honey production recovered in 2022 to 280,000 tonnes after declining for four consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bee diseases, pesticide use and climate...
NFU responds after The Economist labels farming 'almost irrelevant'
The Scottish Farmer
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September 5, 2025
In a letter to the magazine, NFU deputy president David Exwood highlighted the sector’s vital role, noting that British farming sits at the heart of the country’s largest manufacturing industry. The Economist article, titled ‘In some ways, rural...
China imposes preliminary duties on EU pork imports
China Daily
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China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that it has made a preliminary ruling in its anti-dumping investigation into pork and pork by-products imported from the European Union, finding that such imports were sold below fair market value...
Wexford local is Farm Safety Community Champion
Irish Independent
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Irish Rural Link has announced the launch of its new farm safety initiative focused on combatting labour and isolation concerns on Irish farms. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, The Farm Safety Community Champion...
Albania, EU eye Sept 16 accession talks
Gazeta Tema
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September 5, 2025
TIRANA, Sept 5 (TemA) – Albania and the European Union are finalising plans for an intergovernmental conference expected on Sept. 16 to open the remaining accession chapters, pending Dutch parliamentary approval. Parliament’s European Affairs...
Albania’s workweek eases, still above EU
Gazeta Tema
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September 5, 2025
TIRANA, Sept 5 (TemA) – Albania’s average workweek edged down in 2024 but remains well above the European Union. Workers logged 41.3 hours on average, versus the EU’s 36. Service-heavy sectors — trade, transport, hospitality and business services...
Ocean Winds Installs Final Turbine at French Floating Wind Farm
Offshore Engineer News
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September 5, 2025
Ocean Winds (OW), an offshore wind joint venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has completed the installation of the third and final turbine for its Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) floating wind project. Developed in partnership...
Farmgate Cider: A family affair in every sip
Eastern Ontario AgriNews
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September 4, 2025
Meaghan Davies demonstrates how the apples are pruned and the importance of strong trees. She also explained how the apples are processed so that they use every part of the apple throughout the process. Vogel Photos ARNPRIOR – This was definitely...
Farmers express lack of confidence in Mercosur deal ‘safeguards’
Agriland.ie
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September 4, 2025
Farmers have expressed their lack of confidence in the 'safeguards' that are to be included in the EU-Mercosur trade deal. The process of ratifying the EU-Mercosur deal is now underway. This follows the deal's adoption this week by the European...
China slaps up to 62% duties on EU pork imports
The Pig Site
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September 5, 2025
Tariffs target offal in retaliation for EU EV measures China on Friday placed preliminary anti-dumping duties as high as 62.4% on pork imports worth over $2 billion from the European Union, deepening a trade dispute with the bloc arising from its...
Exclusive Insight: China's ruling on pork imports from EU 'justified', 'necessary move' to safeguard domestic industries' interests: expert
Global Times
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The Ministry of Commerce of China File photo: VCG Chinese Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) on Friday announced preliminary ruling on its anti-dumping investigation on certain pork and pig by-products imported from the EU, with the investigation found...
EU Greenlights $755M for Bornholm Offshore Energy Hub
Offshore Engineer News
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September 4, 2025
Sep 4, 2025 © Matvejs / Adobe Stock The European Commission is providing a €645 million ($755.10 million) grant for a renewable energy cluster near Bornholm in the Baltic Sea, Germany's economy ministry said Thursday, a major step towards the...