Salty history of trade barriers
When we think about barriers to trade, tariffs or quotas usually come to mind. Yet, in the 18th century shipping living plants around the world was a challenging and “salty” affair.
Agriculture
In Our “Did You Know” Series We Share Interesting Facts About Plant Science And Agriculture.
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More apples will be eaten in Brussels this year
The apple was chosen as a symbol of the Polish presidency of the EU Council. Poland is the largest apples producer in Europe and 4th largest in the world.
Wine exports and Christmas
Mulled wine is one of the most popular drink enjoyed at this time of year, having characterized the smell of Christmas celebrations for centuries. The EU is the biggest producer and exporter of wine globally, accounting for 64% of global production and €17.9 billion of exports.
EU agri-food exports are often built on imports
The EU is one of the world’s leading exporters of agri-foods, exporting in 2023 products worth €228 Billion while the value of imports is only €158 Billion.
Plant breeding saved witches
Boo! Halloween is around the corner. When you see a witch crossing the road these days, it is just someone out enjoying a fun time. In the past, people used to be afraid of witches, which lead to very tragic consequences.