An unconventional school wants to attract a new crowd to French agriculture, and help farms earn a profit.
Tag: Crop Controls and Subsidies
India’s Farm Subsidies Lead to Waste but Support Millions
In a country plagued with malnutrition, government support has led to wasted crop surpluses. But with jobs lacking, many feel they have little choice but to work the land.
E.U. Farm Chief Pledges to Tackle Corruption in Subsidy Program
The vow follows a New York Times investigation showing how one of the world’s largest subsidy programs enriches far-right leaders, bankrolls oligarchs and underwrites Mafia tactics.
Who Keeps Europe’s Farm Billions Flowing? Often, Those Who Benefit
Conflict-of-interest rules are uneven. Influence-peddling is murky. The enormous E.U. subsidy program is built to keep the money moving.
The Money Farmers: How Oligarchs and Populists Milk the E.U. for Millions
The European Union spends $65 billion a year subsidizing agriculture. But a chunk of that money emboldens strongmen, enriches politicians and finances corrupt dealing.
We Just Wanted to Talk E.U. Farm Policy. Why Was Someone Always Looking Over Our Shoulders?
The European Union conceals data showing where billions in subsidies go. So we needed a workaround.