Agribusiness

Farmers in Italy and in the rest of the EU are struggling to stay afloat as they navigate a supply chain that favours big retailers.

The EU Parliament blocked legislation to reduce pesticide use in agriculture. Behind alleged concerns over food safety lie the interests of the agrochemical industry.

Bad for our health and bad for business – the Bayer-Monsanto merger threatens crop diversity around the world.

Instead of policy which pulls in different directions, Europe needs an integrated food policy that supports more local attempts at a sustainable and productive food system.

Are the giants of the agro-industry who claim they are determined to “Feed the world” in fact fostering food insecurity through exploitation and environmental degradation?