Agriculture - Food
EU Debates on Food, Farming, Fisheries. EU safety and quality of agricultural and food products, supports businesses, communities and promotes sustainable practices.
Food is responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions
More than one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity can be attributed to the way we produce,...
EU-US negotiations on agricultural quotas agreement
The European Union and the United States have concluded negotiations to adjust the European Union's World Trade Organization (WTO) agricultural...
African swine fever: devising an ‘exit strategy’ for affected countries
African swine fever (ASF) is an infectious lethal disease affecting domestic pigs and wild boar and in 2020 it has...
Food waste just feeds climate change
More than 930 million tonnes of food sold in 2019 landed in waste bins, according to new UN research, in...
Impact of COVID-19 on people’s livelihoods, health and food systems
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presents an unprecedented challenge to public...
Agri-food sector gain vital space from EU trade agreements
The EU trade agenda is set to have an overall positive impact on the EU economy and the agri-food sector,...
Over 1.9 billion people in Asia unable to afford a healthy diet
Poor regions have been worst affected and they are unable to afford a healthy diet, forced to choose cheaper and...
Common Agricultural Policy list of future #CAP eco-schemes
European Commission published a list of potential agricultural practices that eco-schemes could support in the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)....
EU bans dangerous pesticide Mancozeb for healthier onions and potatoes
EU has decided to withdraw Mancozeb from EU market in order to protect European citizens from harmful substances and dangerous...
Are veggie burger and tofu steak to be banned in 2021?
European Parliament decided new rules governing the Common Agricultural Policy, concerning veggie burger and tofu steak for Vegans. MEPs debated...
Fruits and vegetables crucial for healthy lives #IYFV2021
The International Year of Fruits and Vegetables #IYFV2021 raise awareness on the important role of fruits and vegetables in human...
Europeans adopt 2021 new fishing catch quotas
Following a long night of negotiations, EU fisheries ministers agreed to provisional catch quotas until March due to ongoing Brexit...
Top 10 facts about the new Common Agricultural Policy agreed
The Council agreed its negotiating position on the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms to support farmers and improve productivity....
Fish Quotas rule fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea
EU Fisheries Ministers gathered to set fishing limits - fish quotas for the Baltic Sea in 2021 to tackle overfishing....
EU-UK waters? Fishing rights in a common Brexit fishery zone
Fishing has always been an emotional issue in the UK's relationship with the European Union. Mr Martin also expressed concern...
Farm to Fork: The good side of EU CAP
European Union refresh the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) with EU Farm to Fork Strategy, at a time of crisis. Farm...
EU Parliament wants to speed up Agriculture aid to farmers
Agriculture Committee approved plans for fast, targeted and sustainable recovery package for EU farmers, food producers and rural areas that...
Can you drink the tap water in Europe? Is it safe?
Free-flowing drinking water is always better, but can you drink the tap water in Europe? Is it safe free of...
Watch State of the Union live: Ursula von der Leyen gives 2022 address #SOTEU
President Ursula von der Leyen debates priorities ahead of hard winter at the State of the European Union #SOTEU at...
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