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As Trump’s tariffs hit Indian fox nuts, the superfood eyes new markets
Fox nuts remain unaffected by US tariffs due to strong domestic demand, coupled with emerging new markets.
US wants to sell GM soya and corn to India, farmers wary
India has not opened its market to GM soya or corn, one of the sticking points in US trade talks.
EU delays trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc as farmers protest
EU delays Mercosur trade deal until January amid farmer protests and opposition from France and Italy.
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Protesting farmers clash with police as EU debates trade deal
Angry farmers drove their tractors into Brussels and faced tear gas from police as EU leaders debated a trade deal.
Published On 18 Dec 2025
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Why are French farmers objecting to EU-Mercosur trade deal?
France wants stronger safeguards for farmers and is urging the EU to delay a vote on Mercosur, threatening imports.
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Trump’s $12bn aid package: Are tariffs bleeding US farmers?
Trump says funds will be made available from tariff revenues and promises trade policies will make US farmers ‘strong’.
‘Like wastelands’: Sri Lanka tea plantations suffer Cyclone Ditwah’s wrath
The worst cyclone to hit the island in a century uprooted fully-grown crops of tea, a key source of export revenue.
Trump announces $12bn package to aid US farmers hurt by his tariffs
Farmers have been dogged by trade wars that have seen reduced purchases and increased prices on seeds and fertiliser.
‘What is a Palestinian without olives?’: Farmers mourn their olive harvest
Global News Insight documented Palestinian families attempting to access their fields amid settler attacks.
Thailand’s pork industry fears influx of cheap US imports under Trump
Thai pork producers are bracing for intense competition as the US seeks duty-free access to a $3bn market.
