🇪🇺🇷🇺 TARIFFS ON RUSSIA: EU countries will have to pay €430 per ton for importing Russian fertilizers from Russia by 2030
European MEPs voted to increase customs duties on fertilizers, as well as agricultural supplies from Russia. According to the European Commission, duties will be increased gradually in order to make supplies from Russia unprofitable in the near future.
Thus, in 2025-26, the border import tariff for fertilizers will be €40 - €45 per ton, but will increase to €430/ton by 2030.
Ironically European countries sharply increased fertilizer imports from Russia in the second half of 2022. Europe tries to finally destroy its farmers.
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@MyLordBebo Russia is likely the world's largest fertilizer exporter in 2025, based on 2024 data showing over 20% global share ($13.4B) and a 12% export increase to the EU in January 2025. China’s exports surged 44.5% in Q1 2025 (7.16M tons), but restrictions on urea and phosphate limit its lead. Canada and the U.S. are major exporters, but no 2025 data confirms they surpassed Russia. Uncertainty remains due to limited full-year 2025 data.
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What is the difference between Italian and Russian bees?
Italian and Russian bees are both excellent breeds for beekeeping, although they have a tendency to swarm. Each race of bee is hard-working and can produce large amounts of honey in the right conditions. Italian bees are less aggressive and easier to requeen but are more likely to rob. The Russian breed overwinters well and has good resistance to varroa mites and other pests.
1. Appearance
The Italian bee has yellowish-brown bands on a brown abdomen. The queen is often a darker shade of orange or leathery brown, making it easier for beekeepers to spot her in the hive.
Pure Russian honey bees are typically a black or dark brown shade with pale yellow stripes. But if the hive requeens, she could mate with other drone breeds, which will alter the appearance of the colony.
2. Origin
Researchers believe Italian bees originated from the southern region of Italy. In 1859, Italian honey bees were introduced to America, where they soon replaced German bees. Italian bees are now on every ...
“Whoever controls the food supply controls the people.”
Society can only survive and fully function with a robust and ample food supply & security. All roads lead from that. That’s why supporting farmers and farming is probably the most important campaign in this era. Without food (ideally fresh & local) societies crumble and public health diminishes.
Over the past 40 years, many of our public and essential assets have been sold off or plundered for corporate greed. Land is one of the last remaining asset grab battles. Support our farmers. Our food supply depends on them.
#NoFarmersNoFood