Tag: Agriculture
French farmers escalate protests against EU–Mercosur trade deal
French farmers expand road and port actions as opposition grows to the EU–Mercosur trade deal ahead of its signing.
January 13, 2026
40,000 Mexican Farmers Produce Organic Food
Authorities highlighted the growing adherence of products to the Organic Products Law. On Sunday, the Mexican Agriculture Ministry (SADER) informed that some 40,000 small and medium-sized producers managed to cultivate 210,504 hectares with organic products in the states of Chiapas, Sonora, Jalisco, Sinaloa, Baja California, Michoacan and Oaxaca during 2025. RELATED: Mexico Expands Measures Against […]
December 29, 2025
Venezuela Strengthens National Production and Advances in Food Sovereignty
Venezuela exceeds 99% food supply with its own production, reinforcing its agro-food sovereignty and communal distribution in the face of the external blockade.
December 22, 2025
Scientists Urge Mexico to Ban Glyphosate
In 2024, the market for this herbicide reached US$352 million in this country. Experts urged Mexico to ban glyphosate herbicide after discovering flaws in an article that served as an excuse for the agribusiness sector for 25 years. The article lacks scientific rigor, which raises alarms about its safety for human health. RELATED: Mexico Expands […]
December 17, 2025
Trump Rolls Out Farm Aid as Tariffs Weigh on U.S. Economy
The rescue package came as inflation and high tariffs keep raising wider concerns. On Monday, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled an aid package of US$12 billion to farmers hit hard by tariff policies, as weaker demand, rising costs and falling sales strain income. RELATED: U.S. Soybean Farmers Standing at a Financial Precipice: […]
December 9, 2025
Cuba and Brazil agree on joint roadmap for sustainable food systems
The President of Cuba, Miguel DÃaz-Canel, ratified his commitment to the roadmap agreed with Brazil to advance food sovereignty and nutritional security.
September 29, 2025
Venezuela Launches Ezequiel Zamora National Peasant Union to Boost Agricultural Production
The peasant councils on Saturday, September 20, held the Founding Congress of the Ezequiel Zamora National Peasant Union (UNCEZ), which formally established this organization aimed at strengthening and consolidating national production of crops, cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry. RELATED: Jorge RodrÃguez: Venezuela Doesn’t Want War, It Wants the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace Venezuelan […]
September 21, 2025
ZEEP Colombia-Venezuela Border: Advantages, Key Objectives, and Regional Future
The relationship between Colombia and Venezuela has historically oscillated between collaboration and tension, shaped by the political contexts of each country The recent signing of the agreement to establish the Special Economic Zone of Peace (ZEEP) marks a turning point in border management, opening new expectations for development, integration, and reconciliation for border communities. Historical […]
July 22, 2025
Sutamarchán’s Great Tomatina: A Celebration of Tradition and Agriculture
The Great Tomatina of Sutamarchán once again turned the streets of this picturesque Colombian town into a sea of red, bringing together thousands of participants in a festival that honors the local tomato-based economy. Inspired by Spain’s La Tomatina, this Colombian version has become a major cultural event, attracting visitors from across the country and […]
June 4, 2025
From Congress to the Streets: Petro’s Bold Move to Let the People Decide on Labor Reform
The Battle for Labor Reform in Colombia The labor reform proposed by President Gustavo Petro’s government represents one of the significant attempts in recent years to transform Colombia’s labor landscape, aiming to strengthen workers’ rights, reduce precarious employment, and promote social justice. However, the reform has faced fierce opposition from conservative sectors in Congress, leading […]