Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture

Global and European food waste challenges

14 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Food waste prevention efforts in Germany

Global food systems face immense challenges, with approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food—one-third of global production—lost or wasted annually. While industrial agribusiness provides 25% of consumed food, it is respon

European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1072 clusters · 4971 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Czech agricultural yields decline due to drought

The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.

German agricultural policy and modernization

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: German agricultural sector faces subsidy debates and cost relief

The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMLEH) has introduced initiatives focused on technological advancement and administrative reform within the agricultural sector. To address labor shortages and environ

European potato production and prices face sharp decline

16 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Germany faces potato shortage due to poor harvests

The European potato sector continues to face a severe supply crisis driven by climate volatility and reduced cultivation areas. Total European production is seeing significant declines in major producing nations. In Germ

German agricultural generational and gender shifts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Germany prioritizes generational change in agriculture

In Germany, initiatives are increasingly focusing on the empowerment of women within the agricultural sector. Regional efforts, such as those in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, utilize networking events and specialized se