The European Union’s top farm official said he would seek to combine market forces and support mechanisms for farmers in a debate on the bloc’s farm policy that is set to oppose countries like France and Britain. But European Agriculture Commiss ioner Dacian Ciolos said it was too early to discuss specific measures that may
New EU Farm Chief Seeks Middle Ground
France Eyes Tourism To Help Wine Sector
French authorities are targeting tourism as part of an effort to bolster the country’s wine industry against rising global competition. While France is already the world’s most popular tourist destination, with wine a major part of its appeal, the trade thinks it can go a lot further in tapping into visitor interest. The government is
French Farming Reworks Image To Lure Recruits
French agriculture is trying to boost its public image to entice more recruits to a sector hit by demographic and technological change, farm representatives said on Feb. 25. While the number of young farmers setting up in Europe’s largest food producer has risen five per cent over three years, according to Farm Ministry figures, this
French Farmer Is New Sun King
Bright winter sun dissolves a blanket of snow on barn roofs to reveal a bold new sideline for Jean-Luc Westphal. Besides producing eggs and grains, he is to generate solar power for thousands of homes. Economic crisis has cast doubt on funding hopes for many big renewable energy projects, but the giant panels built into
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
