Source: Chris Clayton, PROGRESSIVE FARMER, 11/14/20


An official with the European Union on Friday defended the EU's push to reduce fertilizers and other chemical inputs in European agricultural production against USDA criticism that the plan would reduce EU agricultural production and drive up global food prices. The EU Farm to Fork Strategy potentially sets up a long-term battle between the U.S. and Europe over farm practices, biotechnology, chemical use and sustainability measures that will spill over into trade.

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