includes farming, fishing & mining
Anant Ambani and Radhika Ambani named a lion cub “Lionel” during Lionel Messi’s visit to Vantara.
Messi toured the rescue and care centres ... Show more
🚜 Farmers want to vent their anger over falling butter prices at the discount supermarket Lidl - | and demonstrate with strong words in front of the ... Show more
Key FactsFarmers Rally with Tractors to Challenge Lidl Pricing
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- Farmers in Bad Wimpfen use roughly 100 tractors to protest Lidl’s pricing policies on milk and butter.
- Butter prices have dropped to record lows, with a 250-gram pack costing under one euro.
- Farmers warn that these low prices threaten necessary investments and the survival of their farms.
- The demonstration will continue until Tuesday and may cause traffic disruptions due to the tractor convoy.
Farmers in southern France block highway due to LSD culling: In France, authorities are responding to outbreaks of "Lumpy Skin Disease" by culling entire herds ...
topagrar.com/panorama/news/bauern-in-sudfrankreich-protestieren-gegen-keulungen-wegen-lsd-20021074.html
Oil joint venture dissolved: Shell separates from Russia's Rosneft: Shell is withdrawing from a joint venture in Kazakhstan, but retains its stake in an ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/oel-joint-venture-aufgeloest-shell-trennt-sich-von-russischer-rosneft-94079706.html
Venezuela's PDVSA suffers cyberattack, tankers make u-turns amid tensions with US
reuters.com/world/americas/venezuelas-pdvsa-says-operations-unaffected-by-cyber-attack-blames-us-2025-12-15/
Whole Foods to install smart food waste bins from Mill starting in 2027: The food waste startup founded by Nest alumnus Matt Rogers also received an investment ...
techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/whole-foods-to-install-smart-food-waste-bins-from-mill-starting-in-2027/
Key FactsBASF Commits to Ludwigshafen Site Through 2028
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: swr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: swr.de
- BASF and employee representatives agreed on a site agreement for Ludwigshafen that prohibits layoffs until the end of 2028.
- The contract is initially valid for three years with a possible two-year extension if profitability targets are met.
- About one-third of BASF's 30,000 global employees work at the main site; job reductions continue via severance deals and retirements.
- An annual investment of roughly two billion euros is planned to modernize and expand the site's infrastructure.
The hard struggle was worth it.— Works council chairman Sinischa Horvat on the site agreement.
"E. coli contaminated" - | Lidl customer makes disturbing discovery in bakery section
fr.de/verbraucher/coli-verseucht-lidl-kunde-macht-in-backabteilung-bedenkliche-entdeckung-zr-94087172.html
Kraft Heinz picks Steve Cahillane as new CEO: Kraft Heinz on Tuesday named industry veteran Steve Cahillane as its new CEO, ahead of the packaged goods giant’s ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2025/12/16/kraft-heinz-picks-steve-cahillane-as-new-ceo/
Russia Oil Prices Hit Lowest Since War Began on Western Pressure: Russian crude prices are at their lowest since the war in Ukraine began, as sanctions deepen ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-16/russia-oil-prices-hit-lowest-since-war-began-on-western-pressure
Paid articlePaywallFarmers gather with tractors in front of Lidl headquarters - | Pictures show protest - | STIMME.de
stimme.de/bilder/bauernprotest-lidl-bad-wimpfen-landwirt-verein-demonstration-landkreis-heilbronn-gal-148748/
Teck-Anglo American deal wins Ottawa’s approval after promising billions in spending
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2025/12/16/ottawa-approves-teck-and-anglo-american-merger-companies-say/
Coceral expects average EU grain harvest 2026: Coceral ventures an early forecast for the 2026 grain and rapeseed harvest in the EU. Based on cultivated areas ...
topagrar.com/markt/news/coceral-erwartet-mittlere-eu-getreideernte-2026-20021070.html
Bekannter Schoko-Produzent will nicht in die Regale von Aldi und Lidl – „Entwerten unsere Marke“
fr.de/verbraucher/bekannter-schoko-hersteller-will-nicht-in-die-regale-von-aldi-und-lidl-entwerten-unsere-marke-zr-94081117.html
Key FactsLindt Prioritizes Exclusivity Over Discount Retailers
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- Lindt & Sprüngli focuses on limited editions and exclusive products to generate significant consumer interest.
- The company avoids selling through discount chains like Aldi and Lidl to protect its premium brand image.
- Rising raw material costs, especially cocoa, have driven chocolate prices up by about 77% since 2020.
- Despite recent market price drops, Lindt does not foresee a short-term reduction in retail chocolate prices.
Even if the cocoa price should drop, I do not expect that the prices for chocolate will decrease.— Adalbert Lechner, CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli, in an interview discussing the price development of chocolate.
22,000 apple trees must make way for the University of Hanover's solar park: A fruit grower from Sarstedt-Ruthe has to remove 22,000 apple trees ...
topagrar.com/panorama/news/22000-apfelbaume-mussen-solarpark-der-uni-hannover-weichen-20021029.html
"Without agriculture you would be hungry, naked, and sober" - | Farmers take a stand - | STIMME.de
stimme.de/bilder/bauern-protest-landwirt-lidl-zentrale-bad-wimpfen-gal-148752/
Lidl reopens on Thursday: Here's what you need to know.: The Lidl at the lime works in Springe had its last day of business on May 24th. Afterwards ...
ndz.de/lokales/springe/lidl-eroeffnet-am-donnerstag-neu-das-muessen-sie-wissen-Q3LPT3RW6ZF6BG4N5FSCRC2OA4.html
Wegen der hohen Sicherheitsauflagen were the traditional Nikolauszug in Rhede beinahe ausgefallen. Thanks to the Landwirte konnten wieder beef 700 Grundschüler ... Show more
Milk oversupply: Hungary calls for private storage: Hungary advocates for the private storage of milk and cheese. Many EU states support this demand; Germany has ...
topagrar.com/rind/news/uberangebot-am-milchmarkt-ungarn-fordert-private-lagerhaltung-20021021.html
Germany Approves Mercosur Agreement: The German Federal Cabinet has approved the signing of the Mercosur agreement. This means that a decision on the agreement ...
topagrar.com/management-und-politik/news/deutschland-stimmt-dem-mercosur-abkommen-zu-20020837.html
A sparkling procession of lights made its way through Bad Bentheim and Gildehaus on the third Sunday of Advent. More than 60 decorated tractors brought ... Show more
Nitrate and Red Zones: Why the Fertiliser Ordinance Doesn't Solve the Problem
topagrar.com/acker/news/nitrat-und-rote-gebiete-warum-die-dungeverordnung-das-problem-nicht-lost-20021017.html
Mother collects degree for Glasgow student who took his life after marking error: Ethan Scott Brown was told he would not be eligible to graduate from the ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cwyp9kegdg8o
The 2025 Honda Transalp arrives with updates to its bodywork and suspension, along with new colors. Find out more in Cycle World’s Buyer’s Guide story.2024 Honda Transalp | Cycle World
The Schmalkalden Animal Welfare Association takes stock: A year full of challenges, successes, and generous donations. One project remains open ... Show more
BusinessTech Dec 15
OpinionThe 24-year-old company in South Africa set to become the new Capitec: WeBuyCars could soon see massive market share gains, and mirror the growth of Capitec ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business-opinion/845705/the-24-year-old-company-in-south-africa-set-to-become-the-new-capitec/
BHP and Rio Tinto to put MASSIVE 240-ton electric haul trucks to the test: The Cat 793 XE Early Learner electric haul trucks deliver the performance of diesel ...
electrek.co/2025/12/14/bhp-and-rio-tinto-to-put-massive-240-ton-electric-haul-trucks-to-the-test/
The demonstration has begun. The adjacent country road between Bad Rappenau and Bad Wimpfen has been closed by the police ... Show more
Bad Wimpfen: Farmers protest in front of Lidl headquarters (plus photo gallery)
Bad Wimpfen: Farmers protest in front of Lidl headquarters (plus photo gallery)
Stumbled into a Virgin Clubhouse pop-up at the Skate.
Done lovely and on brand.#virginatlantic #virginatlanticclubhouse #skateatsomersethouse
Past classic that deserves an electric update: Honda Element: If Honda really wanted to, they could roll out an all-new, all-electric Element riding on an ...
electrek.co/2025/12/14/past-classic-that-deserves-an-electric-update-honda-element/
Lindt chocolate bars will not be available on the shelves of discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl for the time being. There are reasons for this ... Show more
A clear rejection of Aldi and Lidl! Consumers will now have to do without this chocolate
A clear rejection of Aldi and Lidl! Consumers will now have to do without this chocolate
KEO UNCUT | Boks streets ahead of international counterparts: Rassie Erasmus and his Springboks are ahead of the pack in innovation, selection ...
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/sport/2025-12-13-sp1214uncut-keo-uncut-boks-streets-ahead-of-international-counterparts/
The 10 best Walmart deals to shop this week: Ninja, Dyson, Nespresso and more: I sifted through thousands of deals and found low prices on a Dyson stick vacuum ...
cnn.com/cnn-underscored/deals/best-walmart-deals-2025-12-11
BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitions: Argentina’s push to become a major producer of critical minerals got a boost this week as the ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/bhp-rio-advance-projects-in-boost-to-argentina-mining-ambitions.phtml
No Lidl or Aldi: Lindt does not want to sell its chocolate at discounters: According to Lindt, its Dubai chocolate has been a great success. Now the company ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Kein-Lidl-oder-Aldi-Lindt-will-seine-Schokolade-nicht-bei-Discountern-verkaufen-id30132994.html
ISS Africa Dec 14
Eight years of military responses haven’t ended the #CaboDelgado insurgency.
In our latest policy brief, Borges Nhamirre makes the case for inclusive #dialogue and ... Show more
Inclusive dialogue: a priority for resolving the Cabo Delgado insurgency | ISS Africa
Inclusive dialogue: a priority for resolving the Cabo Delgado insurgency | ISS Africa
defence-blog.com Dec 13
U.S. Air Force awards $241M for Joint Strike Missile production: Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been awarded a $240.9 million contract for the second ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-awards-241m-for-joint-strike-missile-production/
Rider Magazine Dec 12
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2026 Suzuki GSX-8TT: Taking a spin on an eye-catching retro-inspired bike
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BusinessTech Dec 12
OpinionRamaphosa sends a warning to the DA and other parties in government: Cyril Ramaphosa, as president of the ANC, has thrown his party's weight behind the ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business-opinion/846287/ramaphosa-sends-a-warning-to-the-da-and-other-parties-in-government/
Key FactsRamaphosa to Lead ANC 2026 Local Election Campaign
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the ANC’s campaign for the 2026/27 local government elections and remain in office until a successor is chosen in 2027.
- The party plans to audit ward-level issues and launched a hotline to address service delivery concerns.
- ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula emerged as a strong contender for the party presidency in 2027 with widespread delegate support.
- The ANC committed to fighting corruption by empowering the Integrity Committee and advancing the National Health Insurance amid ongoing opposition.
We are not daunted nor cynical about the renewal of our movement.— Cyril Ramaphosa, as he closed the 5th National General Council of the African National Congress on December 11, 2025.
Markus Söder remains party leader of the CSU. However, the result of the vote in Munich is unlikely to satisfy the Minister-President. Skiing, ice climbing ... Show more
🚜🧈Der Westfälisch-Lippische Landwirtschaftsverband e. V. (WLV) kritisiert den Lebensmitteleinzelhandel für drastische Preissenkungen bei Milchprodukten in der ... Show more
top agrar online | News and prices for agriculture
top agrar online | News and prices for agriculture
Riders looking for an entry-level adventure machine that works in the city and handles gravel roads should look at the Honda NX500 ... Show more
2024 Honda NX500 | Cycle World
2024 Honda NX500 | Cycle World
What can pig farmers do against illegal barn visits?: Animal rights activists repeatedly enter pig barns without permission to secretly film ...
topagrar.com/schwein/news/was-konnen-schweinehalter-gegen-illegale-stallbesuche-tun-20020746.html
Urgent recall at Lidl: This "Sansibar Deluxe" product can be life-threatening: Sicily Food recalls Zanzibar Deluxe Tuna Carpaccio due to Listeria ...
fr.de/verbraucher/lidl-thunfisch-carpaccio-wegen-listerien-zurueckgerufen-zr-94077422.html
In the dispute over the switch of Hanover's schools from IServ and Webweaver to Microsoft, the city administration is trying to smooth things over ... Show more
top agrar online | News and prices for agriculture
top agrar online | News and prices for agriculture
The Liberian House of Representatives has approved a series of high-profile oil and mining agreements, including deals with Ivanhoe/HPX, TotalEnergies ... Show more
Police hunt woman after Pokémon cards stolen from Portsmouth Greggs after a minute of being left
portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/police-hunt-woman-after-pokemon-cards-stolen-from-portsmouth-greggs-after-a-minute-of-being-left-5440220
Protest against Lidl in Dresden: Manure pile dumped in front of supermarket overnight
saechsische.de/lokales/dresden/naechtliche-protestaktion-gegen-lidl-misthaufen-vor-dresdner-supermarkt-gekippt-YEJJXSTCIBHVBEU5OQYYPHVH7M.html
‘Does anybody know?’: Man’s car starts making a sound like a machine gun, so he takes it to Honda and gets news he didn’t want to hear
wegotthiscovered.com/news/auto-social/does-anybody-know-mans-car-starts-making-a-sound-like-a-machine-gun-so-he-takes-it-to-honda-and-gets-news-he-didnt-want-to-hear/
On the situation of farmers: Farmers' association demands an end to rock-bottom prices
agrarheute.com/politik/lage-landwirte-bauernverband-fordert-ende-ramschpreise-638100
Blow to Russia's economy - | Oil giant ends cooperation with Rosneft: Shell withdraws from a joint venture in Kazakhstan but retains its stake in a key ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/shell-beendet-joint-venture-mit-russischer-rosneft-94079706.html
Asda reduces Cadbury, Roses and other Christmas chocolates to £2.50 in festive sale
hulldailymail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/asda-reduces-cadbury-roses-christmas-10699802
Garbage compactor burns down in Lidl warehouse, endangering town hall: The fire department evacuated the supermarket in Bönen on Thursday evening ...
wa.de/lokales/boenen/muellpresse-brennt-im-lager-von-lidl-und-gefaehrdet-das-rathaus-94080182.html
Fish recall at Lidl - | Consumption can trigger severe gastrointestinal illness: A popular fish product from the supermarket's refrigerated section is ...
fr.de/verbraucher/fisch-rueckruf-bei-lidl-verzehr-kann-schwere-magen-darm-erkrankungen-ausloesen-zr-94078545.html
Butter prices: Farmers' association contacts the Federal Cartel Office - | Demonstration announced
agrarheute.com/markt/milch/butterpreise-bauernverband-schaltet-kartellamt-demo-angekuendigt-638094
hindi.caravanmagazine.in Dec 11
Archives | A joint investigation by the German publication Süddeutsche Zeitung and the Venezuelan media outlet Armando Info has revealed that Vantara ... Show more