EU to delay new green rule in bid to appease protesting farmers

Order to leave 4% of land fallow to encourage biodiversity waived for year in light of cash squeeze caused by flooding, drought and heatwaves Europe live - latest updatesFarmers protesting across Europe have won their first concession from Brussels, with the EU announcing a delay in rules that would have forced them to set aside land to encourage biodiversity and soil health.The European Commission vice-president, Maroš Šefčovič, described Wednesday's decision, which is expected to be rubber-stamped by member states within 15 days, as "a helping hand" for the sector at a difficult time. Continue reading...