Farmers

EU Parliament asks farmers to gradually end caged farming

MEPs back "End the Cage Age" European Citizens’ Initiative in Brussels and ask farmers to gradually end caged farming in…

3 years ago

Global food prices rise for 10th month in a row – FAO report

Global food commodity prices rose in March, marking their tenth consecutive monthly increase, with quotations for vegetable oils and dairy…

4 years ago

Where does the EU money go?

Every seven years, EU leaders agree a long-term plan for the bloc’s budget, setting out how big it will be…

4 years ago

EU-China agreement on Geographical Indications enters into force

The EU-China bilateral agreement, protecting Geographical Indications (GIs) in China and Europe entered into force. The agreement protects around 200 iconic…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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,…

4 years ago

Global phosphorus challenge will deliver food security and reduce pollution

For decades, synthetic fertilizer – containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium – has been used all over the world to increase…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

UNEP: Sustainable development and fight against COVID-19 go together

In battling COVID-19, countries shouldn’t lose sight of sustainable development warns a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme…

4 years ago

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.…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Germany’s good working political machine into the EU limelight

Germany holds the Presidency of the Council until the end of 2020. A first series of hearings took place from…

4 years ago

What is Organic Farming? Why do we need Organic Agriculture?

Organic farming is an agricultural system in reaction to rapidly changing farming practices. Global populations have grown and farming practices…

4 years ago

Young farmers need strategy and support. Not only money

Most policy makers in Europe agree that they want to promote young farmers, family farms and smaller scale production. But…

4 years ago

Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategy meet EU Green Deal goals

The new Biodiversity Strategy tackles the key drivers of biodiversity loss, such as unsustainable use of land and sea, overexploitation…

4 years ago

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