Keep calm and talk to me – POLITICO

Keep calm and talk to me – POLITICO

But, he acknowledged that “the nature of the tension in the agricultural world” means it will take time to resolve. “The agricultural crisis cannot be solved in a few hours. It won’t be resolved during this fair,” the French president said. This comes after Macron on Friday evening canceled a debate scheduled to take place … Read more

Zelenskyy calls for urgent talks to end Polish border crisis – POLITICO

Zelenskyy calls for urgent talks to end Polish border crisis – POLITICO

In addition to blockading border crossings, Polish farmers have dumped grain bound for Germany, while one tractor carried a placard proclaiming support for Putin and his invasion. “Putin, bring order to Ukraine and Brussels — and to our own rulers,” the message proclaimed in red and black capital letters daubed on cardboard. “We are now witnessing … Read more

Hundreds of Czech farmers protest against EU regulations – POLITICO

Hundreds of Czech farmers protest against EU regulations – POLITICO

“Today’s demonstration does not have much in common with the fight for better conditions for farmers,” Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on X. “The demonstration is organized by people who, for example, do not hide their support for the Kremlin and pursue goals other than the interests of farmers.” “We deal with those who really … Read more

Calls grow for EU farm chief to quit as protests spread – POLITICO

Calls grow for EU farm chief to quit as protests spread – POLITICO

Kaczyński spoke to Wojciechowski on Friday afternoon and asked him to resign, people in the European Commission told POLITICO, adding that Wojciechowski was “seriously considering” doing so. Farmers in Poland blockaded roads and major border crossings with Ukraine on Friday at the start of a month-long series of protests across the country. The farmers demand … Read more

As Christmas tree farmers retire, who will take over?

As Christmas tree farmers retire, who will take over?

Brad Clements, 82, has been growing Christmas trees near Milton, Ont., since the 1980s but is getting ready to pack it in.  “We’re looking at closing it up in the next year or so, if not sooner,” said Clements, owner of Clembrook Christmas Farm.  Clements and his wife aren’t passing the business on to a … Read more