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Global Wheat Market: Who Wins and Who Loses
Few crops reveal the balance of power in the world economy as clearly as wheat. From the Black Sea ports to the plains of the Midwest, this grain is not only a staple food but also a strategic commodity that shapes alliances, trade tensions, and even wars. Understanding who “wins” and who “loses” in the…
https://ecowheataly.it/en/2024/11/13/green-policies-in-agriculture-the-case-of-wheat/
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Wheat in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): Support and Controversies
Why the CAP is crucial for wheat In Europe, wheat is not just food: it is a pillar of agriculture, culture, and the rural economy. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), created in 1962, has always played a decisive role in the cereal sector, ensuring farmers’ income, market stability, and food security. But over time, support…
https://ecowheataly.it/en/2024/11/13/green-policies-in-agriculture-the-case-of-wheat/
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Who Controls Wheat Seeds? The Role of Multinational Corporations
The seed is the starting point of every harvest, and controlling its availability means wielding enormous power over global agricultural production. Over the past thirty years, the seed sector has undergone an unprecedented wave of consolidation, drastically reducing the number of independent players. From Farmers’ Seeds to Patented Seeds For centuries, farmers selected, saved, and…
https://ecowheataly.it/en/2024/11/13/green-policies-in-agriculture-the-case-of-wheat/
