Around 40 per cent of the EU’s budget goes on agriculture but a growing number of farmers are struggling. At the same time food has never been so popular or topical whether it’s cooking, organic or obesity issues.
Food and agriculture
Feeding a continent
EU, South America trade deal a ‘dark moment’ for farmers
European farmers and environmentalists have denounced a trade deal signed between the EU and South American countries, warning of unfair competition and dire climate consequences
EU, South America bloc reach trade deal after 20 years of talks
The European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur have sealed a trade deal, ending 20 years of talks over one of the world's largest regional commercial accords
Key facts about the blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal
The trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur took more than 20 years to finalise but it is set to be one of the most ambitious in the world
EU says no proof of “east-west” split in food quality
European Union scientists have found no evidence of an "east-west divide" in the bloc's food quality as they reject claims of "food apartheid"
EU launches billion-euro loan plan for young farmers
The European Union has launched a plan to give up to one billion euros in cheaper loans to young farmers, who are often turned away by banks.
Ready or not? Britain’s ‘no deal’ planning
If Britain's political system fails to break its Brexit logjam on Friday, the country is faced with the prospect of crashing out of the European Union without a deal on April 12.