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The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has allocated P177.67 million worth of agricultural inputs to assist farmers and fisherfolk affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.
Farm aid is projected to reach record levels as the US government deepens its support for the rural economy, indicating significant financial assistance for the agricultural sector.
President Donald Trump formally requested an $87.6 billion supplemental appropriations package from Congress, focusing on funds for the Iran War, farm aid, and Ebola response.
Greek police have arrested dozens of individuals, including a deputy mayor, in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme involving EU agricultural subsidies. The criminal organization is accused of illegally obtaining millions of euros in farm aid.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the lifting of immunity for 11 current Members of Parliament in Greece as part of an ongoing investigation into agricultural subsidy fraud, which has caused an estimated damage of over 19.6 million euros to the EU budget.
Four Greek Members of Parliament have been indicted by the European Public Prosecutor's Office in connection with a multimillion-euro EU farm aid fraud scandal involving OPEKEPE. The charges follow an investigation into the misuse of agricultural funds.
The White House is seeking an $87.6 billion supplemental package for an Iran war and farm aid, while President Trump is also proposing that Iran use unfrozen funds to buy American agriculture products, a move seen as an effort to secure political support from farmers.
Donald Trump cast doubt on the United States' involvement in a strike on a school in Minab, Iran, suggesting it might not have been an American missile. Meanwhile, Iran accused NATO of complicity in the war launched by the US and Israel.
The Greek Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to lift the immunity of 13 New Democracy Members of Parliament, paving the way for an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office into alleged misuse of agricultural EU funds. The decision follows suspicions of abuse related to the OPEKEPE organization.
House Republicans have unveiled a $95 billion spending plan ahead of elections, which includes provisions for the Iran war, farm aid, and other electoral priorities.
The White House has requested an additional $87.6 billion from Congress, primarily to fund a potential war against Iran, with a smaller portion allocated for farm aid. This request follows a Republican showdown and aims to bolster military capabilities.
Farm Aid 2026 is set to take place in Virginia Beach, featuring performances by board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews. Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts are confirmed to return to the stage for the September 26 event.
Greek prosecutors are providing support to their European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) counterparts in an ongoing investigation into a farm aid scandal. This collaboration aims to uncover and address irregularities in agricultural subsidies.