Tag: Agricultural commodities
“Dispensable vegetables”: Asparagus is becoming a slow seller
“Dispensable Vegetables” Asparagus becomes a slow seller May 28, 2022, 5:46 p.m It is probably the German seasonal vegetable – the asparagus. But in times of high inflation, many consumers…
The day of the war at a glance: Further Russian successes in the Donbass – threats from Moscow to Berlin
On the 94th day of the war in Ukraine, fighting in the east of the country for the last remaining bastions of the Ukrainian army is becoming increasingly fierce. Moscow…
Highest price increase since 1961: Agriculture expects new price shock
Highest price increase since 1961 Agriculture expects new price shock May 12, 2022, 1:30 p.m While prices in German supermarkets are skyrocketing as a result of the Ukraine war, producer…
Bad for farmers and crops: Ukraine war threatens food security
Bad for farmers and crops Ukraine war threatens food security 03/26/2022, 09:10 am Fertilizer is not edible. But without fertilizer, the world’s population could not feed itself. The war in…
Ukraine can’t export: Grain trade across the Black Sea virtually shut down
Ukraine cannot export Grain trade across the Black Sea virtually shut down 03/16/2022, 11:01 am The war in Ukraine is causing supply bottlenecks worldwide. The trade in grain across the…
Battlefield instead of farmland: Putin’s war is bringing hunger to millions
Russia’s war in Ukraine is cutting the world off from a food source that is difficult to replace. If there is no peace, there will be a bad harvest in…
Fear of a food crisis: “We also have to move towards meat consumption and biofuels”
The war in Ukraine blocks a vital supply line, are Ukraine and Russia agricultural superpowers. Not only Europe will feel this, says Sebastian Lakner from the University of Rostock ntv.de.…
Prices only rise slightly: Germans buy organic food more often
Prices only increase slightly Germans buy organic food more often 02/15/2022, 2:49 p.m Organic is always popular. This is also reflected in the purchasing behavior of consumers in Germany. Especially…
Costs rise, prices fall: “War” over France’s cheap baguettes
Costs go up, prices go down “War” for France’s cheap baguettes 01/30/2022, 06:09 am With flour, energy and wages, the price of the baguette, symbol and basic product of the…
“That was a Christmas present”: Longed for a cold snap – ice wine harvest begins
Wednesday December 22, 2021 “That was a Christmas present” Longed for a cold snap – ice wine harvest begins Total loss or specialty? Winegrowers are faced with this decision every…
Frost, rain and hailstorms: extreme weather spoils wine production
Thursday, November 4th, 2021 Frost, rain and hailstorms Extreme weather spoils wine production Wines from France or Italy could be scarce this year. Heavy hail, frost and rain lead to…
Climate change is clouding the harvest balance: Less grain and fruit – prices are rising
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Climate change is affecting the harvest balance Less grain and fruit – prices are rising Safe harvests cannot be taken for granted, said Agriculture Minister Klöckner.…