EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal Amid Fiery Farmer Protests in Brussels

EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal Amid Fiery Farmer Protests in Brussels

Thousands of farmers stormed Brussels in a fiery protest against the EU–Mercosur trade deal and subsidy reforms, forcing EU leaders to delay the agreement amid deep political divisions. The European Union has postponed the signing of a major free-trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc after thousands of farmers descended on the Belgian capital,…

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Draft Seeds Bill 2025 Proposes Fine Up to Rs 30 Lakh, Jail Term for Violations; Aims to Ensure Seed Quality and Farmer Protection

Draft Seeds Bill 2025 Proposes Fine Up to Rs 30 Lakh, Jail Term for Violations; Aims to Ensure Seed Quality and Farmer Protection

The proposed legislation seeks to ensure that farmers have access to high-quality seeds at affordable prices, curb the sale of spurious and substandard seeds, and promote innovation, research, and seed imports under regulated conditions to enhance crop productivity. The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the draft Seeds Bill 2025, proposing sweeping…

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