The ONLY conclusion that I can make from moves like this is that the Europeans are convinced that they can afford what they need from other sources - and stay fed.
The problem, though, for most of the world (other than the West and wealthy Asian countries) is that they CANNOT afford the prices that will soon be seen (or are already being seen), so we’re talking much less food production, and massive famine in the Third World.
But I guess that’s ok, for those supporting the Nazi-loving regime in Ukraine.
I doubt the mighty Z cheerleaders, have ever planted a single seed, let alone a crop of beans. When godfather Joe proclaimed ‘real’ food shortages, few people think that would affect US..
meh....mebbe certain elements seeking to manipulate the world by controlling food access have “pre-positioned” their “assets” to that end
>>The ONLY conclusion that I can make from moves like this is that the Europeans are convinced that they can afford what they need from other sources - and stay fed.
Have you considered that European politicians may want a self-imposed Holodomor to get rid of its excess population? A ‘Great Reset’ perhaps?
Europe may be capping import of Russian potash to allow larger producing countries to buy it (Brazil, China, etc.) to feed Europe among others. Less wine but more food.