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A tree laden with apples stands in an orchard in Kressbronn near Lindau at lake Bodensee
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A tree laden with apples stands in an orchard in Kressbronn near Lindau at lake Bodensee
A tree laden with apples stands in an orchard in Kressbronn near Lindau at lake Bodensee, southern Germany August 20, 2014. EU fruit and vegetable growers will get financial aid of up to 125 million euros ($167 million) to help them cope with Russias ban on most Western food imports, which has created a glut of produce in peak harvest time, the European Commission said on Monday. Russia has declared a one-year embargo on meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetables from the United States, the European Union, Canada, Australia and Norway in retaliation for Western economic sanctions over Moscows actions in Ukraine. The EU funding will cover produce such as tomatoes, apples, cauliflowers, mushrooms, grapes, cucumbers, strawberries and blackcurrants, which lack storage options and have no immediate alternative markets to make up for the absence of Russia. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle (GERMANY - Tags: AGRICULTURE BUSINESS FOOD POLITICS) - BM2EA8K0YSQ01
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This photo captures a picturesque scene in Kressbronn near Lindau at Lake Bodensee, southern Germany. In the heart of an orchard, a magnificent tree stands tall and proud, adorned with an abundance of ripe apples. The vibrant red and green hues of the fruit create a striking contrast against the backdrop of blue skies and lush green foliage. However, behind this idyllic image lies a story of economic challenges faced by European fruit and vegetable growers. This photo was taken on August 20,2014 when Russia had imposed a one-year embargo on most Western food imports as retaliation for economic sanctions over their actions in Ukraine. To help these struggling farmers cope with the surplus produce caused by Russia's ban, the European Commission announced financial aid amounting to up to 125 million euros ($167 million). This funding will support EU growers who are grappling with excess tomatoes, apples, cauliflowers, mushrooms, grapes, cucumbers, strawberries and blackcurrants - crops that lack storage options or alternative markets due to Russia's absence as a buyer. Photographer Michaela Rehle beautifully captures both the beauty and fragility of nature intertwined with global politics and economics in this thought-provoking image. It serves as a reminder that even amidst bountiful harvests lie complex challenges that impact livelihoods across continents.
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