Andrea Illy in Conversation: "The German Government Profits More from Coffee than Coffee Farmers"
Andrea Illy discusses the challenges faced by coffee farmers, climate change impacts, and the profitability of coffee in Germany.
Slovak farmers want compensation for the closure of the Považský sugar factory. Its German owner remains silent
Farmers in Slovakia are seeking compensation from the German owner of the Považský sugar factory, which has closed and left many agricultural businesses without a viable crop plan.
"It is incomprehensible that 72 percent of pasta is imported"
The article discusses the dominance of Italian pasta in German supermarkets, where 86% of pasta imports come from Italy, negatively impacting local producers and farmers who blame retailers' pricing policies.
Agriculture: Cheap Food is a Joy for Consumers and Death for Farmers
The article discusses the paradox of how cheap food benefits consumers while harming farmers, as highlighted during Berlin's Green Week, which showcases the achievements of German agriculture.
The Organic Boom Overwhelms German Farmers
The demand for organic food in Germany is rising rapidly, outpacing supply and potentially leading to shortages for some products.
And agriculture wants its German
The article discusses the political tensions surrounding a meeting between the Prime Minister and farmers, highlighting divergent expectations and the ongoing polarization in the political landscape.
Farmers' Protests Against Mercosur - 'German Agriculture Comes Off Worse'
Farmers in Germany are protesting the proposed EU Mercosur trade agreement, fearing significant disadvantages due to duty-free imports.
Land Acquisition in the Southwest: How Swiss Farmers are Buying Agricultural Land from German Farmers
Swiss farmers are increasingly purchasing agricultural land from German farmers in Baden-Württemberg, causing upset among the local farming community due to an old customs agreement facilitating these transactions.
Farmers partly retain value-added tax: Federal government illegally waives millions in sales tax from farmers
The German government is illegally allowing farmers to retain millions in sales tax by failing to adjust the tax rate as required by law.
Sales of Organic Food 2025: Organic Strong Growth - But Not on Germany's Fields
The organic market is experiencing significant growth in 2025, yet German farmers are slow to transition, prompting the organic lobby to demand stability in subsidies.
German Farmers' Association: Strong Increase in Organic Food by 2025
The German organic food market is projected to experience a significant growth of about eight percent by 2025, as demand solidifies after a previous decline.